East County Magazine
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SUPER MOON CLOSE-UP
Printer-friendly version May 10, 2012 (East County) — If you thought the moon looked larger than usual Saturday night, you’re right! The “super moon” occurs once a year, when the moon’s orbit past brings it closest to the Earth. Bill Ortiz took this photo of the “super moon” shining brightly over East County. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SUPER MOON
Printer-friendly version May 6, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) — ECM editor Miriam Raftery snapped this image of last night’s "super moon" — the closest that the moon comes to earth in its orbit this year. This full moon shot was taken off Highway 79, between Santa Ysabel and Ramona, casting a golden halo as it rose. Printer-friendly version
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AT MISSION TRAILS NOW THROUGH MAY 4
Printer-friendly version April 25, 2012 (San Diego) — The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation is presenting a solo exhibition by award winning nature photography Scott Streit. This exhibition is on display in the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor’s Center Art Gallery, One Father Junipero Sera Trail, San Diego now through May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Streit
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: YUCCA—YUM!
Printer-friendly version April 21, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – Dan Connors spotted this enterprising ground squirrel, a member of the gopher family. “Gophers generally cannot eat the Yucca flowers as the spiny leaves protect the plant,” he observed. “This one grew up next to a rock pile, and the gopher jumped from the rock pile to the
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: CITIZENS FIGHT BACK AGAINST OCOTILLO WIND PROJECT
Printer-friendly version May 17, 2012 (Ocotillo) –Robert Lundahl spotted these signs posted by residents and environmentalists, who are mobilizing to inform the public about negative impacts of the proposed Ocotillo Express wind energy facility. The site borders Anza Borrego Desert State Park on Bureau of Land Management public lands. If built, 450-foot-tall turbines would produce electricity for transmission over
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: DESERT BIGHORNS
Printer-friendly version April 12, 2012 (Ocotillo) – “My wife, Mary, and I had the pleasure of seeing a large group of bighorn sheep while we were on one of our desert wildflower trips,” Robert Baran says. They photographed a group of 15 or more Peninsular Bighorn Sheep on Saturday, April 7 between Meyer Creek and Ocotillo. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: THE DESERT IS ABLAZE IN COLOR
Printer-friendly version April 9, 2012 (Anz-Borrego Desert) — Daren Sefcik snapped these beautiful blooms this week in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, where the desert is ablaze in color. Printer-friendly version
MISSION TRAILS 2012 AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST: DEADLINE APRIL 27
Printer-friendly version April 5, 2012 (San Diego) — Do you enjoy taking photos of your experiences while in Mission Trails Regional Park? Perhaps you’ve taken interesting photos of the various flora and fauna within the park. If so, you may want to consider submitting a few of your better photos into our annual Photo Contest. The entry fee is
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ONLY IN EAST COUNTY!
Printer-friendly version April 3, 2012 (Lakeside) — Pami Wilmers of Lakeside rides her horse, Seth Boy, through the Jack in the Box drive-through in Lakeside. Photographer Billy Ortiz offers this explanation for the unusual jaunt. “Pami will be in the Lakeside Western Days Parade next month, so she rode through town to get Seth Boy used to the cars
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: IRONY AT BUCKMAN SPRINGS
Printer-friendly version March 31, 2012 (Buckman Springs) — Cynthia Rowley found irony in this sign posted by SDG&E at a Powerlink tower site in Buckman springs. "It’s right behind my house where we would hike," she said of the posted environmentally sensitive area, where the greatest damage to the environment has been caused by SDG&E itself. "Now there are 10 towers on the
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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
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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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