Aliso Viejo Daily Photo

New Address

2006-07-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

I will be posting to a new address starting July 1st.

http://alisoviejodailyphoto.dolorin.com

2006-06-28T22:45:00.000-07:00

go to http://alisoviejodailyphoto.dolorin.com for today's post. I added some new posts from my vacation. June 17-20.

Cannot post a picture

2006-06-28T12:00:00.000-07:00

Blogger won't let me post a picture.

go to http://alisoviejodailyphoto.dolorin.com for today's post.

Southern Swells

2006-06-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

Swells from the southern hempisphere bring big waves and surfers. I saw this guy and could not resist taking a picture of him and his bright yellow board.

new address - http://alisoviejodailyphoto.dolorin.com
will post to the new address exclusively starting July 1st.

Surf Shop

2006-06-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

Another picture of a Surf Shop in Huntington Beach. The interesting thing about this picture is that the logo is a car? I don't know if the logo is for the surf shop or another business?

Remember new address http://alisoviejodailyphoto.dolorin.com

Total coverage

2006-06-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

I shot this sign my first day back from vacation. There are alot of signs with stickers on them but this one was pretty covered up. It was taken on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.

Review on my Paris vacation coming soon.

Remember new address http://alisoviejodailyphoto.dolorin.com

Look what I found in Paris!

2006-06-21T12:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this "Orange" VW bus near the Cartier Foundation from this post on Paris Daily Photo. I was headed toward the catacombes in Montparnasse.

Coming soon a review on my stay in Paris. To be reviewed:

Hotel
District
Metro
Places to eat
places of interest

pictures will be included

The OC in Paris

2006-06-20T01:00:00.000-07:00

I finally get to post another shot! The internet has been down at my hotel. I saw this flyer on the floor while walking in Paris. It was a flyer for an Orange County themed club(?). I had a drink with Eric today and talked a bit about Paris and gadgets (Thanks Eric!).

Paris - Pont de L'Alma

2006-06-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

First day in Paris!!!

On Vacation so I will post from Paris.

Water

2006-06-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

New address - http://alisoviejodailyphoto.dolorin.com

This shot was taken at Saint Joseph Husband of Mary Cathlolic Church in Las Vegas. I was there last weekend for the Baptism of a friend's daughter.My wife was a god parent. I will be out of town for a week and might not post everyday. It was a very beautiful church. Modern but very old world.

Learning to Bowl

2006-06-13T23:33:00.000-07:00

Learning to bowl is fun especially when you are this young. The lessons were held at a portable bowling alley at the Saddleback Memorial Half Marathon/5K.

New address - http://alisoviejodailyphoto.dolorin.com

New Blog Address

2006-06-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

I will be posting to a new address

http://alisoviejodailyphoto.dolorin.com

I will post to this blogger account for a few more weeks.

Thanks

A People Watchers Paradise(Shoppers too)

2006-06-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is the Bevery Center in Beverly Hills. This reminds me of ">Paris Daily Photo's shot of Los Angeles takes over Paris.

At the Beverly Center you can see Movie Stars, Athletes, famous doctors and just about every type of tourist. It is located just accross the famous hospital to the stars Cedar Sinai Hospital and is close to most of the trendy Los Angeles venues.Versailles a very popular Cuban restaraunt is just down the street. Also, close by are Melrose Ave., Santa Monica Blvd., The House of Blues on Sunset and The Sunset Strip. This is a must stop for your visit to Los Angeles.

New Blog Address

2006-06-12T09:30:00.000-07:00

I will be posting to a new address

http://alisoviejodailyphoto.dolorin.com

I will post to this blogger account for a few more weeks.

Thanks

WOW another one!

2006-06-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

This Porsche is in better condition than the one from this previous post.
It was so shiny I thought it could be new.

This was taken at the same shopping center as Traders Joe's from this post.

Blast from the Past

2006-06-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

This Erica Dee sign looked so retro I had to take a picture. The clothes inside are modern but the signage is so retro. The boutique is right next to the Port Theater from this post. For more info on Erica Dee check out their website here.

Shop at Home

2006-06-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

I know this is not a new idea but it still seems pretty cool. I go to Vons all the time and it's still crowded. This makes me wonder if anyone actually shops for groceries online?

NBA Finals

2006-06-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

In honor of the NBA Finals I am posting this B/W picture of a basketball hoop. Maybe, I should have included a basketball? This shot was taken at the El Lazo Basketball courts.

End of the Road

2006-06-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

I went to the El Lazo Basketball courts in Laguna Niguel today and found this road block. The Basketball courts are located in what used to be a parking lot and some of the roads were blocked off in order to create the space for the courts.

Surfer

2006-06-07T00:00:00.001-07:00

This is another Surf inspired mural that I found outside of the Surf Museum In Huntington Beach from this post.

Nice Flower

2006-06-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

Funny how things so close to you go unnoticed. This flower grows on a tree right in from of my house. I pass it every time I go to my car. I don't know what kind of tree this is but the flowers look pretty nice.

Stay tuned for pictures from my recent trip to Las Vegas. No pictures from the Las Vegas Strip.

No picture today

2006-06-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

I am in Vegas today and do not have a picture post. Maybe a Vegas and OC picture tomorrow.

Sticky Wax

2006-06-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

As time goes by the wax on a surfboard gets very sticky and you need to remove it. This is how it is done. Wait for it to melt and scrape away.

Nice Car

2006-06-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

It's great to see that people still take care of their cars. I know this is a Porsche but I don't know what year or model? All I know is that I like it!

Wordpress or Pixelpost?

More Flowers

2006-06-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

These flowers are in my back yard and they bloom at night. So armed with my camera and my backyard path lights I took some shots.

Port Theater

2006-06-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is the Port Theater in Corona del Mar. This theater has a nautical themed exterior due to its proximity to Newport Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The theater has been a local landmark since it opened in 1950 but unfortunately the theater is closed and for sale.

Wild Flowers

2006-05-31T00:00:00.000-07:00

The heavy rains we had this Winter produced a wonderful Spring with so many beautiful wild flowers. It is ashame that in few months they will be mowing most of these flowers.

Orange County

2006-05-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

Oranges in Orange County? This box of orange wedges was taken at the Saddleback Memorial Day 5K/Half Marathon.

Indonesia Memorial Day

2006-05-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

Following the example of London Daily Photo I will not post a photo today.
My prayers and concerns go out to all the families of the victims of the Indonesia Earthquake.

Huntington Beach Pier

2006-05-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

It looks like the beach is empty but it was actually pretty crowded. This picture was taken under the Huntington Beach Pier. On one side of the pier workers were preparing for the AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) Tour and on the other side there were people playing volleyball, surfing and sunbathing.

My prayers go out to the Indonesia earthquake victims and their families.

Chuck Dent

2006-05-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is Chuck Dent Surf shop in Huntington Beach. There are a multitude of surf shops in Huntington Beach but only a few are the real deal.

The Wedge!

2006-05-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

Here at The Wedge in Newport Beach the waves get pretty big and dangerous! (Live Stream) Just like Sandy Beach in Hawaii the waves break so close to the shore the water is sometimes less than a foot deep. Just imagine getting smashed on the sand by one of these waves. Ouch!!!! Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Surfing Museum

2006-05-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

In Huntington Beach just off Main Street you will find the International Surfing Museum. The Museum has exhibits that feature everything from the origin of surfing to the history of the ukulele. This museum is worth a visit if you want to find out about the history of surfing and the life that goes along with it. They also have a great gift shop where you can buy a unique surf inspired souvenir.

Morning Drive

2006-05-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this car on my morning drive and I knew I had to take a picture. I don't know what kind of car it is but it reminded me of these cars from San Diego Daily Photo. click here

Thalia Street

2006-05-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

I took this picture because I love the way beach inspired murals look. This was taken at Thalia Street Beach in Laguna Beach.

The sun is starting to come out and the water temperature is rising! For info on the beaches and surf conditions in Southern California and other beaches check this site Surfline.com. This webstream is of The Wedge in Newport Beach. The waves at The Wedge are know to be some of the biggest and most dangerous in Southern California. Until I get a good shot of The Wedge check out this Honolulu Daily Photo
post for a preview on what to expect.

Wall of Colors

2006-05-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is actually a wall of graffiti but when I looked throught the lens I saw something other than the random paint. The wall is located just off Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Melrose Avenue is known to be where the Hip and Trendy find new fashions in Los Angeles. Most of the clothes you find here won't be in the major stores until the next season. So if you are in Los Angeles and looking for some unique Los Angeles fashion this is the place to go.

Shade

2006-05-21T00:00:00.000-07:00

Irive Spectrum is known for having themed courtyards and this shade was found in the Moroccan themed section the same spot where I took this shot.

Child's Play

2006-05-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is another shot I took at The Grove in Los Angeles. It looks like this boy is having so much fun I had to share his joy.

(Luggi I had so much fun taking pictures in LA I had to post another one.)

Fun Chairs

2006-05-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

As I took this shot of chairs at The Grove in Los Angeles I was reminded of this post on Paris Daily Photo.

Follow Up Post

2006-05-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is a follow up to this post. As the sun comes out I may take another picture of this spot but for now this will have to do. Can you see the people on the rocks?

Camp

2006-05-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is the sign for Camp in Costa Mesa. The stores at Camp are all geared toward outdoor activity. Check this link for more info.

Another Classic Car

2006-05-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

Found this car at the video store. I don't know what the make or model it is but it sure looked cool!

What looks better?

2006-05-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is actually a shot of graffiti that was removed. There are several ways they remove graffiti here in Orange County and painting over the graffiti is one of them. What looks better the graffiti or the paint?

VW Van!

2006-05-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

I went to change the oil in my car and I saw this VW. Yet another post with this classic.

Mask

2006-05-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is the last of my Renaissance Faire pictures. This guy was carrying all this on his back. A renaissance backpack.

What is it?

2006-05-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

Can you guess what this is? A post on Manila Daily Photo inspired me to take this photo. To take a look at what this is visit this post. No cheating.

Taiko Drums

2006-05-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

These are Shime Daiko drums that were taken at a Japanese Taiko Drum performance at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire.

Peace

2006-05-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

I needed to pick something up at Church today and I saw this sign. It had this written on all four sides each in a different language. The churches name is Saint Timothy's Catholic Church in Laguna Niguel. We can all hope!

You can browse my posts here at my gallery style blog.

Blue

2006-05-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

The color of this vase was so dramatic I had to take a picture.

I am testing a new blog format here is the link:

http://alisoviejodailyphoto.dolorin.com/

Let me know what you think.

The Beach

2006-05-07T23:11:00.000-07:00

This is Mountain Street Beach in Laguna Beach. In Laguna Beach many streches of beach are named after the street that leads to the shoreline.

Eating Fruit

2006-05-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

I went to the Renaissance Pleasure Faire this weekend and saw this group eating watermelon in a very different way. For more info on the Faire click here. The faire is actually held in Irwindale, Los Angeles County but people from all over Southern California attend. There is a jousting tournament, groups performing renaissance related acts from all over the world and Queen Elizabeth I has a Royal Parade. More photos from the Faire coming soon.

Pipe organ?

2006-05-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

Actually, this a picture of a baseball bat holder. When I was younger we used to use the fence as our bat holders. I guess there is new technology for even the simplest things.

Stairway to ....

2006-05-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

These steps lead to a patio on one of the beachfront homes in Laguna Beach. Homes in this area are designed this way because they are built on cliffs and do not completely reach the beach the design also helps in keeping the water out during high tide.

Carts

2006-05-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

All these carts were pilled up at the Trader Joes in Laguna Hills. So many shopping carts from different stores at the same place.

Fashion

2006-05-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

Another hallway at Newport Fashion Island taken in the other direction as this post. Not a very crowded day but there were still people shopping. The only thing I bought was an espresso.

Classic

2006-05-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is the first surf vehicle in my beach inspired theme. The Volkswagen bus! This one was close to wear I live. I have will have more of these classics in weeks to come.

Beach Beauty

2006-05-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this garden sculpture and couldn't resist.

My City looks like....

2006-04-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

China? This is a Chinese bookstore in Irvine. We don't have a Chinatown in Orange County but with the high Asian population there are certain areas that look very foreign. Other Asian areas to come in the following weeks.

2006-04-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of my two dogs Sascha and Toby. We are bringing them to the dog park today!!!

2006-04-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

I saw these Porta Potties at a freeway entrance in the Costa Mesa/Irvine area. This seemed quite odd to me since there were no construction crews close to the area. Why would they be there? Could it have anything to do with President Bush's recent apperance at the Hyatt Hotel close by? Hmmmm....

website again

2006-04-27T10:06:00.000-07:00

For those that visited my website the links are now all working. I don't now why they got changed but they all seem to work now. Thanks Again.

Beach Influence

2006-04-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

If you go to the beach in Orange County you need to have the essentials and surf shops are just the right places to find them. This is Becker Surf and Sport in Corona Del Mar.

Standing Guard

2006-04-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

We don't have many toy stores nowadays that are outside of the mall but I found this one that reminded me of the ones I went to as a kid. This was taken at the Irvine Spectrum.

My web site

2006-04-25T14:38:00.000-07:00

For all those who visited my website. The links were not working properly but they all work now and you can browse the photo section. This site has many of my other pictures. Hope you stop by!

Thank You

Chart House

2006-04-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is the road where this shot was taken. The road leads to Chart House which is on the top right. Chart House has a great view of the harbor and some pretty good steaks and crab cakes.

On a walk

2006-04-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is another trail along Aliso Creek. These trails are very peaceful and during this time of day usually pretty crowded so when it is this empty I had to take a picture.

Graffiti Sunday

2006-04-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is my first graffiti photo. It was taken along the Aliso Creek trails in Aliso Viejo.

Taking a Page

2006-04-22T12:00:00.000-07:00

Taking a page from Manuel's book. Can anyone guess what kind of car this is? Just a little weekend trivia.

2006-04-21T00:00:00.000-07:00

Flowers grow on trees too. During this time of year there are flowers all over.

Surf Art

2006-04-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

I took this at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point and is the start of my preperation for summer. I will take a Beach inspired shot every week. I don't know what day I will post them but I will have at least one a week. I hope you will all enjoy the photos I take of this Southern California attitude. I know I will enjoy trying to find good photos!

Sign

2006-04-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

This sign caught my interest because I did not know what it meant. Can someone help me out and tell me what it means?

The water is still cold!!!

2006-04-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

I didn't check swell.com for the water temperature but I think the wetsuit this surfer is wearing means the water is still cold. It should get warmer in about 4-6 weeks.

Moonlight

2006-04-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

The thing about the rain in Southern California is that it seems to clean our usually smoggy air. I actually could see the clouds moving across the sky at night.

Fish

2006-04-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is the Koi Pond at Newport Fashion Island. It is very close to this post. Seems like the sun is peeking out this weekend. Let's hope it stays for awhile.

Sunny Days

2006-04-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

Edit - I forgot to mention that this shot was taken at the Laguna Niguel Botanical Gardens.

I posted this picture in remebrance of the sunny days that we had in Orange County. It is raining now and looks like it will be raining for the next few days. This Spring has been one of the most wet in a long time here in Orange County.

Shopping Carts

2006-04-14T12:00:00.000-07:00

These are some shopping carts at Costo home of the $1.50 hotdog and drink combo. I actually posted that it was $1 but I guess the price went up. There were so many there that I couldn't push my cart in away from the street.

Palm Trees

2006-04-13T12:00:00.000-07:00

Palms trees are so typical in Orange County but not many are this close to the ocean. It was pretty windy on this day and these trees looked as if they were going to fall into the ocean. This shot was taken in Laguna Beach.

Little House on the Prairie

2006-04-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is a shot of an Art Gallery in Laguna Beach from this view it looks like an old house. I took this shot near the dog park from this post. Although; the nylon shade from the nursery next door reminds us that it is the 21st century.

2006-04-11T12:00:00.000-07:00

I actually never paid much attention to this wall before but as I drove up the street it looked like an interesting angle so I walked down and took this shot. This is part of Dana Point Harbor, another place with many great restaurants and shops. They have a great Fish and Chips at Jon's Fish Market and the steak at the Chart House which overlooks the harbor is worth a try. This road actually leads to Chart House from the harbor. You can also catch a boat at the harbor and go whale watching!

Having some Boba!

2006-04-10T12:00:00.000-07:00

I was having some Boba and I saw these chairs that reminded me of Barcelona and Paris. Boba is a tapioca based beverage and is also called Zagu or simply Tapioca pearls. It is usually searved cold with coffee or tea but there are many different flavors to choose from.

Disneyland Resort

2006-04-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken at the entrance for the Disneyland resort. Disneyland became a resort with the addition of a new theme park "California Adventure", a shopping and entertainment area "Downtown Disney" and a few new hotels. I haven't been to Disneyland for about 4 years but I do visit Downtown Disney. They have a great selection of restaurants and retail stores there. ESPN Zone and The House of Blues are some of the places I have visited there.

Hilltop view

2006-04-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is the view from the top of Awma Road in Laguna Niguel. This is an area where people usually fly kites, remote controlled airplanes or hike mountain trails.

The sun is out so....

2006-04-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

I decided to take a picture of something in the sun. It has been raining here for the past few days but the sun is back and we can enjoy the outdoors again. This ferris wheel is located at the Irvine Spectrum. We don't really have many permanent ferris wheels in Orange County or in Southern California but the ones we have are in some of the best locations.

French Connection

2006-04-06T12:00:00.000-07:00

This is Rouge a French restaraunt in Newport Beach. The influence of Paris is all over Orange County. Can you see the guy looking directly at us?

Artist at work

2006-04-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is a follow up to this post. I was taking pictures in Laguna Beach when I saw this artist painting on the same spot where I took this picture. I actually asked her if I can take a picture. You can see her painting pretty good in this shot.

Bike Trail another B/W

2006-04-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is one of the many trails in Aliso Viejo that accommodate Horses, Bikers, and hikers. This one located in Woodfield Park is pretty busy on the weekend. The area is a well known for great mountain bike trails so everyone who loves to mountain bike come here during the weekend. Some of the trails lead to the beach.

Corona del Mar in the 50's?

2006-04-03T00:00:00.001-07:00

This is a shot on Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. This is the same location as this shot. Corona del Mar is a part of Newport Beach and this is area of Corona del Mar is like an old fashioned "Main Street" from the 50's.

Bling Bling!

2006-04-02T00:00:00.001-08:00

This horse had some great jewelry! I thought that it might make a great picture just like these other carousel shots.

Paris
Manila

This carousel is located at Newport Fashion Island. Some of the shops in this mall are :
The Apple Store, Kenneth Cole New York, Bloomingdales, Anthropologie, L' Occitane en Provence to name a few. A great place to shop and people watch! Oh, they have some great restaurants too!

Laguna Beach Art

2006-04-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

There were many artists here in Laguna Beach this day and when I saw this lady I knew I had to take a picture. She is standing in the place where I took this shot. There are many art galleries in Laguna Beach and they also hold many art festivals. Art became a major part of this city during the 60's and 70's. It was pretty isolated and hard to get to at that time so artists loved coming here for the privacy.

Swimming Fish

2006-03-31T00:00:00.000-08:00

I took this shot at Newport Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Newport Fashion Island is an outdoor mall that is home to some fashionable and exclusive stores. I took this shot because it looked interesting and I could never find the fish on some of Hong Kong Daily Photo's find the fish contests.

Alone at the MetroLink station

2006-03-30T00:00:00.000-08:00

This is the Laguna Niguel MetroLink station where commuters park their cars and catch a commuter train to work. Southern California is not really known for using public transportation like Paris but we are trying to catch up to the rest of the world. I think most of the people in Southern California have cars unlike some other big cities.

Explore Laguna Beach

2006-03-29T00:00:00.000-08:00

This is the view from Cliff Drive in Laguna Beach very close to Las Brisas. The fog was pretty thick but I managed to get a pretty clear shot. Can you see the guy on the rocks? There used to be a pier at this location until it was washed away by a storm in 1932. For more information on the History of Laguna Beach click here.

click here for my website Dolorin.com

Day Drive

2006-03-28T00:00:00.000-08:00

This is what the night drive looks like during the day. This road leads to Costco a large warehouse retailer in the United States. They have everything from batteries to Picasso and they have a pretty good wine section. Although; the Picasso that is for sale is being reported as a fake. more info They had the display at this Costco and also on sale were Miro, Rembrandt, Warhol and Dali. They also give free samples of some of their items and have a cheap food court. Hot Dogs and a Drink for $1!!!

click here for my photos

Lonely

2006-03-27T00:00:00.000-08:00

This is the beach during the off season. It was so gloomy that this trash can and some birds were the only ones on the beach. This shot was taken at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. Also located in this area are The Ritz Carlton and Hotel Saint Regis. These are two of the most luxurious hotels in Orange County. The Hotel Saint Regis is known for some of the most beautiful views in Orange County.

Someone please do the dishes.

2006-03-26T00:00:00.000-08:00

After the movies and dinner last night these dishes were left on the table for about 30 minutes before a waiter picked them up. It was closing time so I guess they did not need the table. My wife and I saw "Inside Man" starring Denzel Washington and Clive Owen. The movie was great! It is a bank heist movie so if you like some action and intrigue go see this movie.

Wilderness Park

2006-03-25T00:00:00.000-08:00

Most people know Laguna Beach for the MTV show "Laguna Beach" the real OC or the Pageant of the Masters. Laguna Beach also has many wilderness parks that attract many nature lovers from all over Orange County. Laguna Coast Wilderness park is located in Laguna Canyon on the way to downtown Laguna Beach.

Beach time!!!

2006-03-24T00:00:00.000-08:00

As the weather gets warmer the people get to the beach! This is a lifeguard tower at Mountain Street in Laguna Beach which will start getting busy (saving lives) in about a week or two. There were some people on the beach today laying out but I didn't get a shot.

Out of Place

2006-03-23T00:00:00.001-08:00

This house is located in the high priced area of Laguna Beach. I thought it was out of place among the million dollar homes and high priced hotels. The house has a great view of the ocean and Pacific Coast Highway.

Problem uploading picture !!???!!!???!!!

2006-03-23T00:00:00.000-08:00

Moroccan Fountain

2006-03-22T00:00:00.000-08:00

A Moroccan fountain in Orange County? Actually, this fountain is located in the Irvine Spectrum entertainment center. They have various themed courtyards and this one is the Moroccan one. Irvine Spectrum is the same place where they have the
50% off sushi.