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East Beach – Photo Of The Day

Photo of The Day – Shoes of Jason

I actually made it to East Beach during the afternoon to shoot. I’ve been shooting a lot at night, so it was a nice change. I wanted to play around with low angles, and happened to come across a pair of Vans sitting in the sand. As I was shooting, the owner of the shoes soon appeared, looking a bit perplexed! I guess I must have looked a bit strange taking pictures of his shoes! I told him about the project I’m working on, and he shared some of recent travel adventures! And, they were quite the adventures! Maybe I need to shoot more shoes!

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“Shoes of Jason”

Rincon Surfing

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Rincon Surfing in Carpinteria, CA

Today was one of those days I just had to go to the beach. I headed out to Carpinteria to photograph some Rincon surfers. Sometimes, you just need to be out in nature!

“Surfing”

“Splash”

“Balance”

Rincon Surfers and a Lensbaby

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Photographing Surfers with a Lensbaby at Rincon

Rincon is one of the best places to photograph surfers… And, surf too! It’s also just a great day trip, and not very far from Santa Barbara. I decided to bring out my Lensbaby, which has quickly become my favorite lens to use at Rincon. The Lensbaby is the perfect lens for playing with the motion of the water, and photographing the surfers out at Rincon.

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Rincon Surfers and a Lensbaby — Surfer Going In

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1st Santa Barbara Art Show

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1st Art Show on the Beach

The past couple weeks have been insanely busy getting ready for my first art show on the beach in Santa Barbara. I had to figure out what kind of display I wanted to use, and then build it. Next, I had to cut and sand wood for the photos to be mounted onto. And, last but not least I had to print the photos and mount them. This took much more time than I anticipated! I was still mounting photos at 11:30 pm the night before the show! I finally managed to crawl into bed after midnight.

After lightly caffeinating myself Sunday morning, I headed down to the beach in search of a spot to set up. Show set up starts at 6:00 am… Yes, that’s right, 6:00 in the morning!

I was greeted with a beautiful sunrise as I set up… What a great way to start a day!

Sunrise at the Art Show

Julie Plevak art Santa Barbara Beach show

All set up and ready to go!

My first sale! Thanks Matt!

My first show went well! If you are in the Santa Barbara area, be sure to stop by the Arts Show on the Beach! I will be there on most Sunday’s!

Santa Barbara Art Show

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Santa Barbara Art Show on the Beach

I just was had my art screening and was accepted! I am happy to announce that I will be joining the Santa Barbara Art Show on the beach. It is every Sunday from 10am until dusk. It’s located from Cabrillo Boulevard, East of Stearns Wharf to Calle Cesar Chavez. Make sure to stop by and see me! I will be posting some sneak peaks of art every week, so check back and see what’s new!
My start date is November 23, 2014! See you then!

Art being screened.

Photos waiting to be screened for art show

Waiting for photos to be screened.

Waterfront Town – Morro Bay, CA

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Charming Waterfront Town – Morro Bay, CA

We arrived in Morro Bay late afternoon. After settling into our hotel, we headed down to the waterfront to check out the town. Morro Bay’s most famous landmark, Morro Rock, welcomes you upon arrival. It sits between the harbor and the beach, and belongs to a series of ancient volcanic plugs called the Nine Sisters. They are situated between the cities of Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo.

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After seeing all the boats out on the bay, we decided we needed to be on one! We had heard about a Tiki Boat Booze Cruise and went searching for it.

Tiki boat cruise on Morro Bay, Travel in California — We found it!

If you have a chance to ride on the tiki boat, do it! The price can’t be beat, plus it’s a great way to see the Bay, learn some local history, and of course be entertained. This boat has a bar on board, and the Captain mixes your drinks. I recommend the Leaky Tiki! Yum! Once you have your drink in hand, your tour begins with the Captain playing the theme song from Gilligan’s Island! I’m not kidding… I did say it was entertaining!

Travel in Morro Bay Harbor, California — Touring Morro Bay Harbor

After our cruise we were ready for dinner. The Embarcadero is lined with shops and restaurants, so we asked the captain for a recommendation. We were looking for good food, drinks, and more entertainment. The Captain recommended the Otter Rock Café. It did not disappoint! The food and drinks were great, and the entertainment fantastic! We were lucky enough to catch the Phil Friendly Trio. They are a rockabilly band from Los Angeles that frequently plays in the area. Check them out the next time they’re in Morro Bay… Just make sure you have on your dancing shoes!

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Gallery Store Is Up!

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The Gallery Store – It’s Up and Running! I

I finally have the Gallery Store up and running! There several different galleries. Be sure to check them all out! All images are available in a couple different finishes. The metal prints have the image directly infused into the aluminum, and have a float mount hanger attached to the back. The Metallic prints are unframed with a glossy finish, and metallic appearance.
Come on in! There are many images to choose from! Come back often, I am always adding more!

Gallery Store, Panoramic Photographs, Surfers, Julie Plevak

Available in the Panoramic Gallery

Image Gallery, Store Gallery, Prints for Purchase, Julie Plevak

Available in the Image Gallery

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Available in the Mandala Gallery

Venice Beach Day Trip

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Day Trip to Venice Beach, CA

When my friends suggested a day trip to Venice Beach, I couldn’t resist. It had been several years since I had last been there, so I packed up the Lensbaby and headed out. Venice Beach is a visual paradise, with no shortage of characters.

We started our day on the boardwalk. With so many shops, restaurants, and things to check out, you can wander for hours. And, it’s definitely a great place to people watch!

Next it was time to hit the beach, and bust out the surfboards. The waves weren’t huge, but they were big enough for the kids.

We finished our day with a Margherita Pizza and Beer at Danny’s on Windward Avenue. Yum! What a perfect way to end a super fun day!

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Day Trips from Santa Barbara — Venice Beach Wall Graffiti Wall

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It’s Solstice Time!

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Celebrating Solstice in Santa Barbara, CA

Solstice is one of my favorite times of the year in Santa Barbara. It’s the official launch of summer, and the Solstice celebration goes on for three days. Alameda Park is where most of the action is. There’s live music, drum circles, dj’s, dancing, performers, food and all kinds of fun vendors there. The whole town gets in on the celebration, with both kids and adults dressing up!

If the park isn’t your thing, you can find Solstice Events at many of the bars in town. There are plenty of private celebrations too. What better excuse to throw a party?

The highlight of the celebration is the Solstice Parade. It’s somewhat of a miniature Mardi Gras atmosphere, with floats, giant puppets, and incredible costumes. Every year there is a different theme. It starts downtown on State Street, and ends at Alameda Park. If you want to see it up close, get there early. A lot of people actually stake out spots along the route the night before.

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Here are a few from the Solstice Celebration in Santa Barbara.

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Last Piece of I Madonnari Festival

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I Madonnari… One last Piece

When I Madonnari Festival is over, I usually like to take one last walk up to the Mission to see all the finished artwork. I was surprised to find one artist still working, and one piece that was left unfinished.

I Madonnari Festival, Santa Barbara CA, The Mission, Chalk Art, Travel — “What Happened?”

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Charming Waterfront Town – Morro Bay, CA

Day Trip to Venice Beach, CA

Celebrating Solstice in Santa Barbara, CA

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