Originally uploaded by chaesq.

This is also on the grounds of the Reagan Library, mere seconds after I realized, "hey, I have different colour settings on this camera!" A bit of experimentation here and there, and out comes this valiant effort to be like Mabel in all of her photographic glory.

The views, vistas and scenery in the L.A. area still take my breath away. The unfamiliarity of the mountains and valleys renders them more exciting, but I don't think my own naive excitement detracts from their actual beauty and striking qualities. If I lived in the area, I would definitely get whatever membership I needed to get, just so I could grab a thermos of coffee, my Bible and a good book, and come up here to spend a sunny morning. What bliss.