Wow, we had thunderstorms overnight, as heavy rains pounded San Diego County. I love it, but expected a drab, dreary day today. Oh, no! The clouds parted to blue skies and some sun. Air temp touched 15 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) but seemed warmer when walking under the yellow rays.
My wife and I stepped out a few times to relish the crisp air and sidewalks refreshed by nature’s hand. Californians are absolutely dog crazy. The mutts pee everywhere, without restraint. Because rain is so infrequent, dry urine pollutes surfaces. You will never see me sit against a tree, as such. Yuck.
During our second jaunt, we stopped to regard the simple, compelling wooden Christmas decorations outside a home on Mission in our neighborhood of University Heights. They really stand apart from everything else, particularly the massive number of inflatables.
I used Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for the Featured Image and companion. Vitals: f/1.7, ISO 10, 1/230 sec, 23mm (film equivalent); 12:50 p.m. PST; Portrait mode. The other is same, but 1/240 sec, 12:49 p.m., and standard setting. Both are composed as shot.