East County Magazine
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: PORTRAIT OF A HAWK
Printer-friendly version March 27, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – Photographer Daren Sefcik captured the nobility of this magnificent bird of prey in a stunning close-up shot. The red-tail hawk was spotted in Indian Valley within the Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SMILE!
Printer-friendly version March 22, 2012 (San Diego) — Kristin Kjaero snapped this ultra close-up portrait at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in San Pasqual. “We rode the "Caravan" down into the exhibit which we’ve never done before, and got to hand feed giraffes and rhinos,” she says. “Wow, so worth the experience! They nuzzle right up to you
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ONCE UPON A TIME IN EAST COUNTY….
Printer-friendly version March 19, 2012 (Descanso) – Nancy Manning shot this picturesque night time image of snow falling along a country bridge in Descanso, where four inches have blanketed the ground thus far. Doesn’t it resemble a scene straight out of a fairy tale? Printer-friendly version
WINTER WONDERLAND: EAST COUNTY READERS SHARE THEIR PHOTOS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery March 19, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) — As a late winter storm sweeps across our region, readers in San Diego’s East County have shared some of their favorite photos of the season. Morgan La Salle shared these first two pastoral images of Pine Valley, where a blanket of white coats corrals and farmlands–serving up a
PHOTO OF THE WEEK, WITH A CHARCOAL FILTER
Printer-friendly version March 17, 2012 (La Mesa) — Mayan Avitable, our assistant editor, took this photo around midnight last week as a cutting she had taken from a neighbor’s plant generated this amazing bloom. The flower opened, filled the room with a fabulous aroma, and by morning was gone. This flower is commonly called a Night Blooming Cereus. This
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: DEER, DEER!
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 14, 2012 (El Cajon)–Students at Grossmont College may be surprised to see who’s hanging out just off campus. ECM editor Miriam Raftery spotted these deer grazing on a sunny slope adjacent to the community college. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SUNFLOWER
Printer-friendly version March 11, 2012 (Lakeside) – Jan Owens sent in this photo of her “accidental bird food” – a golden-hued sunflower that sprouted from a seed in the front yard of her Lakeside home. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: BOBCAT IN EL MONTE VALLEY
Printer-friendly versionBy Billy Ortiz March 9, 2012 (Lakeside) – Most every day I like to drive down El Monte Rd in Lakeside. It reminds me of how it used to be in the old days with wide open fields, some farming and the best part is all the wildlife in the area–golden eagles, hawks and falcons, wild turkeys, deer and
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: FLOWER POWER
Printer-friendly version March 4, 2012 (East County) –Henri Migala sent in this close up image of sunshine-hued blooms here in East County–sure signs that Spring is in the air. Printer-friendly version
LAKE JENNINGS PHOTO CONTEST RUNS THROUGH MARCH
Printer-friendly version February 29, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – Photos taken at Lake Jennings during March may be entered in Helix Water District’s Lake Jennings Photo Contest. Prizes of up to $100 will be awarded in adult and student categories. Photos can be of any aspect of the lake—wildlife, wild flowers, camping, fishing, boating, scenic views. Photographers must stop
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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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