at play amongst the snowmen...

at play amongst the snowmen..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

tonight was the snowman lighting at cornerstone sonoma.

we arrived shortly after four o'clock...
and lucked up on a parking spot...
as the place was packed.

we wandered around...
got some tickets for some of the booths that they had....
and i took a few photos...
waiting for the lighting at 6 o'clock.

once the snowmen were lit...
kids (big and small) played amongst them.

on ice...

on ice..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

today...
while at streets of brentwood...
i wandered over to the ice rink for a few photos.

if you're interested in ice skating...
there are a number of bay area cities w/rinks during the holidays...
- brentwood
- napa
- san francisco
- walnut creek

for more holiday ice rink info...click here.

peek-a-boo

peek-a-boo, a photo by credd on Flickr.

when i went to whole foods today...
i saw these ornaments hanging in the trees.

when i came out...
i took a few selfies.

so...
to all the people that kept asking and wondering...
what i was doing...
now you know.

that kind of day...

that kind of day..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

11:11:11(EST) on 11/11/11...

11:11:11(EST) on 11/11/11..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

worldwide moment

the title should probably read...
11:11:08...
but if i were being REALLY techinical...
it'd read...
08:11:08.
:)

aspiration...

aspiration..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

oil on canvas
1936

painted by
aaron douglas
b 1899 - d 1979

aka the father of african american arts.
read about mr. douglas here.

mooned...

mooned..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

i've been looking at the moon for a couple of days now.
tonight...
i could no longer resist.

always the best show in town...

always the best show in town..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

today...
my photography meetup group went to the paramount theatre in oakland.
we were given a tour...
and allowed to take photographs.

there was SO much to see.

i've been to the paramount numerous times...
but this was the first time it wasn't overflowing with people...
and i was really able to look around.

if you've ever been there (or if you haven't)...
and would love a closer look...
they offer two tours a month.

ceiling light in the women's powder room in the basement.  

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part of the mural in the women's powder room in the basement. 

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inside the theatre.  

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window pane right inside the lobby.  

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dancing girls.

golden gate bridge...

golden gate bridge..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

today i took a pto day...
and visited the de young museum...
and then the golden gate bridge.

there were some interesting exhibits at the de young...
and i'm glad i finally went there.

i always enjoy seeing the golden gate bridge...
and don't get there often enough.

for 2012...
i'll shoot in sf once a month.