Laguna Beach, California
(2002)
Colin Fahey
1. Introduction
2002.03
My friend Sam Robertson went to the Diedrich's Coffee of Laguna Beach to do some reading, and I went with him.
It was late afternoon, and we stayed there beyond sunset, so the images here look warm, and there are many shadows.
2. Images

Looking South, near Diedrich's Coffee

Looking North, near to Greeter's Corner restaurant

Lifeguard tower

On the beach, looking East

On the beach, looking South

On the beach, looking South

On the beach : drainage groove

Sand

Tide foam

Tide foam

Beach plants

The Greeter's Corner restaurant
I had lunch with various relatives and friends (Mom, Mark, Serge, Sam, etc) at this restaurant. It has an outdoor cafe area with a nice view of the beach. The "Greeter" (represented by the statue) was a historical figure of Laguna Beach.

Sunset behind tree

Tiny island close to shore

Diedrich's Coffee : my beverage is a San Pelligrino

Diedrich's Coffee : my friend Sam Robertson

Diedrich's Coffee : my friend Sam Robertson

Fingerhut Gallery at night
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Picture frame shop
As you can see, this store has a romanticized painting of lower Manhattan, New York City, featuring the World Trade Center (WTC) buildings. If I were cynical I'd think the store owner was trying to capitalize on a national tragedy. However, that would combine capitalism and freedom of expression, which are both American ideals.