San Diego Summer Pops for July 2011

Hi Sondra, I may need to do more with the video recorder. There is an interesting perspective from the top floor of the parking garage for the Hilton which is adjacent to this venue. This photo was taken from there. I have a 300 mm lens but may need a 400mm for this. Might be worth a try. As a paying guest taking photos may not be the best way to capture these events. 

Hi Ginny,The summer months are a great time to collect the "Around and About" photos for future use.  Everyone needs to use that category title for their respective communities as well. Summertime shows off the landscape of the city with the best possible natural light sources.

Hi Virginia, We are certainly blessed in this community that there are so many many always looking out for ways to improve the cultural aspects of city life. While the beaches and parks are a natural draw, the balance of the cultural components are not overlooked.

Hi Robert, Thank you for your wonderful comment. Actually a series of of musical events in June, July and August. I listed on the June presentations.  I am guessing that even though most of the presentations take place on the weekends, that once the stage is in place it will stay up for the June July and August months.  Actually when I was shotting the photos that includes the one above, I realized that one of the best vantage points for the Fireworks would be the roof of the parking garage. Less people to navigate as well.

Hi Sheila, So many more things than just the Pops. I try to photograph all the major events that take place, in particular if they are annual events. And we have lots of them here in a city with so much always happening. But it is the smiles of happy people that really says it best They call San Diego the place where Happy Happens. If you want to smile click on my link here for you. Enjoy!

Hi Mike, I understand that concept very well. I can't imagine not being near water. Especially in the summer months with the possibility of oppressive heat in the desert.

Hi Patricia, Thank you so much, you always make me feel special and know that you are so appreciated.

Hi Myrl,

I have my area staked out ( hopefully at least on the roof of the parking garage for the Hilton where this photo was taken from). The view would be unobstructed and the perspective really different, especially for the fireworks over the 4th. I hope I can actually accomplish that. The venues for this city like any big city are so vast but selecting things on the water seems to be the right thinking. Speaking of temps, on the water , even in the summer months can be very cool. I remember a couple 4 th of Julys that I was wearing a coat and covered up with blankets.

Hi Roy, I hope to do that. And thank you for all your wonderful enthusiasm. 

Hi Harrison, In the newspaper this morning, it announced that Marvin will not be appearing, he is ill with pneumonia. But the Pops are great and the show will go on with replacement.