Downtown Santa Ana

'frozen fountain'

Walking down the city streets of downtown Santa Ana, I realize I had lived here for two years and I never went for a walk outside 2nd and Broadway. I am joined by my father, Al Nomura, and two friends (photography class participants), Claudia and Laura. We are on a walking tour of downtown Santa Ana, photographing the city and enjoying the perfect 70 degree weather.

'raining?'

In front of the Cal State Fullerton Grand Central Art Gallery I test my skills at long exposure. I got a cool shot of the water streaming from the fountain. It looks like it's raining with sunny skies. Cool.

'up'

I'm sipping on my banana mocha from the Gypsy Den, savoring rich espresso, mocha and banana in between shooting... With each break between shots I am finding myself taking longer and longer sips through the narrow straw, and I am feeling more and more full and experiencing levels of brain freeze that can not be healthy for humans. Frustrated by my wet fingertips touching my camera, I down the last third of my sumptuous banana mocha. And like a good girl, I wipe my hands all over my jeans until they are completely dry before I handle my 'precious'. Now, I'm off to rediscover brick walls and other various vintage like structures and curiosities!

'peeking through'

'2nd street'

As I turn the corner form the serenity which is 2nd street, I come upon the parking lot which is behind the bar now called, Proof. Brick and more brick, then randomness. (See image below) The drum actually says, "Step One"... If anyone know's what this is or what it was, let me know... interestingness everywhere.

'step drum'

'old city hall'

(If you're really reading this... stay tuned. Falling asleep infront of computer... can't type any more...ZZZ zzz 'head bob' zz z zzzz...)

'peanut'

'post-office peek'

'slots'

'jacaranda shadows'

'tamarindo por favor'

'big smiles, small butts'

'WTF?'

'calcutta'

'rome'

'gate'

'empty courthouse'

'jet'

'criss-cross shadow'

'street light'