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04-SEP-2006

The Museum of Man: The California Building

From the museum's website: "A vital part of the Museum's legacy is its setting in historic Balboa Park.
It occupies the California Quadrangle, an architectural complex designed for the 1915 Exposition by
the famous American architect Bertram G. Goodhue to celebrate San Diego's Hispanic heritage.
The California Building -- the symbol of San Diego -- was designed in the style of a Spanish-Colonial church.
With its polychrome tile dome and ornate tower, it was a magnificent entry to the Exposition."

I was riding my bike when I came across this view of my favorite building in the park, and to get the picture,
I stood astride my bike in the middle of a street, blocking traffic for a few moments to get the shot.
They honked, but hey - anything for my art!

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coaster06-Sep-2006 01:39
Good shot. Nice framing.
Dave Beedon05-Sep-2006 23:49
Nice building and setting. I admire your courage in blocking traffic.
This is the third time I have encountered the name "Betram"; the other two are Bertram (Berty) Wooster of "Wooster and Jeeves" and Bertram Van Munster, a former producer of "Cops."
Donnaray05-Sep-2006 23:13
great pov, beautiful v
J. Scott Coile05-Sep-2006 23:01
I need a vacation! What a place to live.
laine8205-Sep-2006 21:32
Pity they didn't stop honking & look up too !!
It's very pretty there Gary.
Pepe Zyman05-Sep-2006 21:00
Cool saturated colors!
1moremile05-Sep-2006 20:43
Nice shot. But don't block traffic anymore. Next time I won't just honk.
Gary Blanchette05-Sep-2006 19:46
Great perspective...
QUERIDO05-Sep-2006 19:20
very nice image
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