Cold Beach

Dolphin

Carlsbad Sunset

Can't get enough of these sunsets.

Taking pictures

Another Carlsbad resident taking pictures in the morning.  I might have lens envy.

November Sunset

Another warm, beautiful day here in Carlsbad!

Morning Workout

A few years ago when the economy started to change, personal trainers who used to charge high hourly rates to their wealthy clients had to get creative about attracting new business as real housewives throughout California had to adjust their spending habits.  Now there are mini "bootcamps" all over the beaches and parks in the mornings.  They charge around $10-20 per person for a group session.  The bigger the group, the lower the price.  It has become so popular that some of the cities around here want in.  I read about a new tax the local governments want to implement.  The law, if passed, will require the personal trainers to purchase a permit if they are going to exercise with people in public places.  

 

Bus

A beach town just wouldn't be complete without an old bus colorfully painted with religious warnings and angry, controversial statements.

Morning Surf

I thought there was going to be a collision here.  It is amazing how agile surfers who know what they are doing can be.  I apologize for the grainy picture.  I left my ISO too high after taking pictures in low light.  Also, I have to admit this is a cheat.  I am out of town this week.  I think it is actually raining in Carlsbad right now.  Not that rain would stop a surfer.

Retirement Hobbies

Tamarack Beach 

Surf Naked

I don't have the nerve yet to ask strangers if I can take their picture.  Originally the woman had her arm around the man.  She moved it just as I was sneaking a shot of them from behind and revealed his Carlsbad surf naked shirt.