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PHOTOS OF THE YEAR: BEST IMAGES OF 2010
Printer-friendly version January 3, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – our photographers and readers have provided a wealth of amazing images in 2010–from dramatic news stories to astounding nature images to heart-warming images of humanity. We hope you"ll enjoy our 50 most compelling photos. Which is your favorite? Please share your opinions in our
LET IT SNOW! PHOTOS OF THE WEEK JAN.4, 2010
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Billy Ortiz January 4, 2011 (Mt. Laguna) – Yesterday’s storm brought snow to Mount Laguna in San Diego’s East County–along with a flurry of snow-goers eager to enjoy the seasonal treat. Though merely a dusting of white with occasional drifts, the snow was ample enough for kids and the young-art heart to enjoy
INSPIRATION FOR THE NEW YEAR
Printer-friendly versionJanuary 1, 2011 (Lakeside) — Trever Richardson took this awe-inspiring shot of sunshine on the horizon, viewed from a hiking trail at Louis Seltzer Park in Lakeside. Send your best photos to editor@eastcountymagazine.org! Printer-friendly version
A SPECIAL TREAT FOR READERS: BEST OF EAST COUNTY VIDEO
Printer-friendly version December 30, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–Videographer Billy Ortiz created a special "Best of East County" video to entertain guests at our holiday party. Missed the party? Not to worry! You can enjoy this special "Best of East County" video here. View more of Billy’s videos here. Billy has left seemingly no stone unturned in his quest to search out awesome sights in East County.
CALM BETWEEN THE STORMS
Printer-friendly version This dramatic image of waning storm clouds reflected in Lindo Lake at sunset was captured on film by Dennis Richardson. Want to see your photos published in East County Magazine? Submit your best images taken in East County to editor@eastcountymagazine.org. Printer-friendly version
BEST PHOTOS FROM OUR READERS: PEACE ON EARTH
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MUSIC VIDEO: STORMY WEATHER SWELLS LOS COCHES CREEK
Printer-friendly version December 23, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)– Videographer Billy Ortiz traveled to Flinn Springs Park yesterday, capturing storm-swelled headwaters of Los Coches Creek. He spliced yesterday’s shots together with some October images of areas further downstream, including a spectacular waterfall at the long forgotten Los Coches dam in Lakeside. Then he added a soundtrack to create this one-of-a-kind music
RAINY DAY IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly versionVideo by Dennis and Trever Richardson shot December 20, 2010 Printer-friendly version
VIDEO ADVENTURES IN EAST COUNTY: LAKESIDE RIVER PARK
Printer-friendly version By Billy Ortiz View our video adventure on Lakeside River Park, where an East County community has reclaimed a former sand mine site to create trails, habitat, and a place of beauty to enjoy the riverfront–and scroll down to learn more about this unique environment. December 5, 2010 (Lakeside) –Growing up in Lakeside, California, the San Diego River has
HELIX WATER ANNOUNCES WINNER OF LAKE JENNINGS PHOTO CONTEST
Printer-friendly version December 4, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – This fall, as part of the Helix Water District’s watershed awareness campaign, a photo contest was held for residents that live within the Lake Jennings watershed. The District has now announced the winner—Sid Cavey who lives near the reservoir and submitted a spectacular photo of a rainbow over the Lake, which
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BALD EAGLES, CANADA GEESE TAKE WING AT LAKE CUYAMACA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 31, 2011 (Lake Cuyamaca) – In search of fall foliage, I ventured out to Rancho Cuyamaca State Park today. Though it’s still early for the vibrant gold aspens and oaks yet to turn, some splashes of color were visible. I found a far more rare and thrilling sight — a pair of
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: AN ILLUMINATING IMAGE HONORING ALPINE’S VETERANS
Printer-friendly version October 17, 2011 (Alpine) – Rod Hinrichsen snapped this inspiring image at the Alpine Wall of Honor last weekend, when 33 new names of local veterans were added to the monument. “It shows the reflection of the people that are honoring the reflection of the service that their neighbors gave for this great country, exemplified
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: IT’S A DOG’S LIFE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 14, 2011 (La Mesa) — Editor Miriam Raftery snapped this pic of a pampered pooch and owner enjoying some lakeside dining at Anthony’s Fish Grotto in La Mesa. Dogs are welcome daily on an outdoor patio overlooking a duck pond. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: RARE BIRD SPOTTED IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version September 24, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – Photographer Greg Turok snapped these images of a Nutmeg Mannakin, or Spice Finch, and its mate in the Mission Trails Regional Park area Sept. 5. “This bird is a recent resident to San Diego County,” said Turok, who has had the bird identified by the Ornithology Department at the
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: VIEJAS REMEMBERS 9/11
Printer-friendly version September 14, 2011 (Alpine) – Robert Scheid, vice president of community and public relations at the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, has submitted these photos of tribal members participating in a ceremony at the Viejas reservation to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. On Sunday, September 11, 2011, a wreath
FOR “MUSTANG MAN” WHO DARED TO DREAM, A SPIRITED JOURNEY CONTINUES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Video by Billy Ortiz https://www.facebook.com/LakesideCaliforniaHistory/videos/1389484353508/ There comes a time in life when a person may decide to take a chance—to do something wild, so daring that it challenges the spirit and nurtures the soul. September 3, 2011 (Blossom Valley) – When Dale Harker, a Vietnam combat veteran and cancer survivor, decided to train a
VIDEO TOUR: MISSION TRAILS, AMERICA’S LARGEST URBAN PARK
Printer-friendly version August 28, 2011 (San Diego) — East County Magazine videographer Jack Winemiller has created this video tour of Mission Trails Regional Park. At over 6,150 acres, Mission Trails is larger than Balboa Park, New York’s Central Park, and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park combined! From hiking to rock climbing, bicycling to birdwatching, you’ll find a variety of activities. There’s
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Printer-friendly version August 21, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – Photographer Wayne Brammer sent in these images of construction along the Sunrise Powerlink, with the following commentary on the Sunbird sky crane. “Now if you’re a big kid like myself, you may like seeing choppers lifting BIG stuff. Now this is a big chopper…”
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A SIZZLING SUMMER’S NIGHT IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version August 21, 2011 (El Cajon) – Samantha Bonpensiero photographed the Novamenco concert at the Water Conservation Garden last weekend, capturing the beauty and drama of both music and dance on a sizzling summer’s night in Rancho San Diego. Novamenco has emerged as one of San Diego’s hottest musical entertainment groups. Printer-friendly
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: OH BABY! BOBCAT KITTENS IN JAMUL
Printer-friendly version August 9, 2011 (Jamul) – What could be cuter than a bouncing baby bobcat? How about an entire bobcat family? “He’s sleeping in the big ash tree right in front of our house—he’s been there for hours!” writes Jan Maxted, whose husband, Don snapped these photos outside their rural Jamul home. “No sign of his mom,
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