Living the Dream on Balboa Island (Weekend Street/Reflections # 29)

 Newport Beach, California                                     Balboa Island       

This week's title can also be found in the photo. Look below the "Hot Spiced Cider" sign.😎

Have a great weekend!

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"Street photography, a genre of photography that records everyday life in a public place. The very publicness of the setting enables the photographer to take candid pictures of strangers, often without their knowledge."

A Slow Night at the Trattoria (Weekend Street/Reflections # 14)

 Newport Beach, California

I took this photo in 2018 however it could have been taken in 2020 or 2021 with more customers.  COVID restrictions haven't been enforced in my city and several restaurants have remained open. 

However, I think some restaurants were open only for takeaway for a while.

I've been tracking COVID since February 2020, and thankfully, it has never been a big problem here.

Newport Beach population 86,000:

As of April 29, 2021, there are approximately 134 cases.

From day one less than 5% of the population have been infected (3,868 cases), and of those infected, more than 98% survive. (total deaths 75)

How has it been where you live?

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Ciao Ciao (Weekend Reflections # 590)

 

Newport Beach  (Balboa Island)

Somehow the Italian restaurant across the street made a double reflection in this window. I've never eaten there but it's usually crowded.  

Have a great weekend!

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Oh Christmas Trees ? (Weekend Reflections # 587)

 

Newport Beach, California

It's been a strange year, so why not a reflection of a strange "Christmas tree." It's actually a tube with colored lights made in the shape of a Christmas tree. I see them a lot, but this one caught my eye because at first I thought there were two, one inside and one outside. Turns out that there was just one, and the inside one was a reflection.

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Into the Sunset (Weekend Reflections # 572)

 

Newport Beach, California

The sun reflected on the water.

When my wife and I walk around Balboa Island it's always nice to be at this spot as the sun is setting. Sometimes we have to pick up the pace to get there in time. It's always very beautiful but I wouldn't mind trading places with the guy in the canoe.

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Balboa Island Museum (Weekend Reflections # 557)

Newport Beach, California

A rare local reflection after a rare rain storm.  :-)  Taken January 2020

If I would have lain flat on the ground or if my knees and back were younger, I probably could have captured more of this building reflected in a puddle between parked cars. But I was able to get the top of the building with the signage. 

Balboa Island Museum

Happy reflecting!

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Merry Christmas 2019 (Weekend Reflections # 534)

Newport Beach, California 

Two girls enjoying ice cream cones and window shopping on Balboa Island. Reflected in a van's window.

Merry Christmas!

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Lights on the Water (Weekend Reflections # 478)

Newport Beach, California

I was crossing the harbor on a ferry when this little boat crossed in front of us. The boat was going pretty fast so I was lucky to be able snap a picture in time to capture the colors reflected on the water.

Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

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Balboa Auto Ferry (Weekend Reflections # 465)

(Balboa Island) Newport Beach, California

The closed horizontal blinds in the window couldn't block the ferry sign reflection or the reflection of the Balboa Pavilion across the water.

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Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses (Weekend Reflections # 414)

Newport Beach, California

This is a reflection in a shop window on Balboa Island. 
Summer is fading like the reflection. The cars and buildings are reflected and the "Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses" sign is actually a pillow for sale inside the shop.

I'm praying for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Happy Reflecting!

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Leaving the Fun Zone (Weekend Reflections # 369)

Newport Beach, California
It's hard to tell but everything in this photo is a reflection. 

I was in my car on a ferry from Balboa Peninsula to Balboa Island. When I looked at my side view mirror, this is what I saw. Of course, my camera was within reach; however, I didn't expect this photo to work because it was really dark and the ferry was moving. I'm glad that I took the shot.

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Sailboats (Weekend Reflections # 367)

Balboa Island, California 

I guess if you're fortunate enough to have a house with a view like this, the least you could do is put up with pests like me who take pictures of reflections in your window.

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Resting Reflection (Weekend Reflections # 108)

Newport Beach, California (Balboa Island)

The guy in the reflection said "I can move if you want me to" and I said please don't because that would ruin the picture.  I bet he was a little confused and I don't blame him. :)

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The Sun and the Moon 2 (Weekend Reflections # 101)

Balboa Island, California

This is another version of a reflection that I posted for Weekend Reflections # 19.  It's an interesting and colorful house on Balboa Island. Last time the reflection was in a water puddle in the alley and kind of dull, but this time it's on a garage door window of another house and much brighter.

 I thought is was pretty cool that we had exactly 100 links last week. :)

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Surreal Waterfront (Weekend Reflections # 96)

Balboa Island, Newport Beach, Ca

The two people walked into the reflection and I'm glad they did. If you look very closely you might be able to see the black statue of a boy sitting under the tree at the top of the stairs that lead to the water or in this case the land because this is upside down.
In case you couldn't tell, almost everything in this photo is an upside down reflection on water. :)

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A Balboa Island Bridge (Weekend Reflections # 95)

Balboa Island, Newport Beach, California

I guess I could have titled this "Reflections of the moon and four lamps". :)

You might see this photo again over the next few days because I'm going to link it to Louis Lavache's Sunday Bridges meme and Franius' Night Shot meme. Great places to visit especially if you want to share your bridge or night photos!

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Happy Independence Day! (Weekend Reflections # 93)

Balboa Island, Newport Beach, California

This is the other side of the island from where I took last week's picture. Now I've seen Statues of Liberty in Texas,NYC,Paris and Newport Beach but they seem to be getting smaller. :)
Have a great 4TH of July weekend America! Have a great weekend everyone!

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Island Reflections (Weekend Reflections # 92)

Balboa Island, Newport Beach, California

Vicki and I love to take evening walks on Balboa Island. Normally I watch the sunset but this time I turned around in time to discover some pretty cool reflections. About a second after I took this shot a duck swam by and ruined the reflections. :)


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