School assembly probably for a pep rally for football game.
Staying Cool in a Waterless Pool
Probably 1976-1977 in someones emptied out backyard pool. Maybe Encinitas or Solana Beach.
Isthmus Cove Catalina Island 1979
I used to love to get out of town and hike and camp on Catalina Island. It took a while to get to even though it’s probably less than 50 miles as the crow flies. The ferry left out of San Pedro and the boat ride was a couple hours back then. But once the ferry docked the Isthmus, I felt like was a million miles away.
Cat Harbor-Ballast Point Catalina Island 1979
Cat Harbor lies on the western side of the Isthmus and looks out over the endless miles of the Pacific Ocean. Sailboats and yachts anchor in the harbor and rock in the water like a Jimmy Buffet song. Sometimes all it takes is a little change in latitude.
Center Court San Dieguito High School 1975
I remember it had rained earlier in the day and the skies were still grey. I was trying out a new technique to show the movement and motion of the students in the quad and the darker skies helped by allowing for a slower shutter speed. I wasn’t into tripods back then but I had to use one for this photo and set up on the wet and slick rooftop shingles.
Cheerleaders San Dieguito High School 1975
A yearbook photograph of San Dieguito High School Junior Varsity Cheerleaders. The “official” photographer Tony Francis, is posing the varsity squad in the background. Tony did all of the senior portraits for the school in his studio in downtown Del Mar. I got to know him later when I had my commercial photo studio in Del Mar next to the racetrack. He was a nice guy and talented photographer but said he would rather spend his time fishing.