I (rightly) complain a lot about the insane amount of residential building going on in San Diego—much of it obliterating charming cottages or Craftsman-like homes and greenery galore. (What’s the use of having a backyard for the kids to play when you can build an Accessory Dwelling Unit and rent it, eh?)
That said, the city also is lush, with well-manicured properties packing yard spaces full of flowers, plants, trees, and other natural paraphernalia that add charm and character. Consider the Featured Image, captured two days ago using Nikon Zf and NIKKOR 40mm f/2 (SE) lens, to be representative.
The patch of oasis flanks the parking lot of the medical office situated at the corner of Adams Avenue and Alabama Street. Don’t be fooled by North Park in the name; location is the village of University Heights. Photo vitals: f/8, ISO 320, 1/125 sec, 40mm; 1:41 p.m. PDT. Composed as shot.