Tag Archives: Montecito

San Ysidro Falls

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jack Elliott

A thin stream of water flowing over San Ysidro Falls. Related Posts: Wellhouse Falls and the Waterfalls of Lewis Canyon, Waterfalls, Trout and Indian Mortars, Waterfalls of Ventura County, Scent of the Sea on a Ventura County Creek, Tangerine Falls, … Continue reading →

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Beach Sunset à la ‘Cito

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Looking southeast from Miramar Beach in Montecito beneath a waxing gibbous.

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Miramar Beach Sunset

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Related Posts: Palm Garden Sunset Silhouette, Palm Trees at Dusk, Backyard Sunset Silhouette, Matilija Creek Foggy Sunset, Rincon Point Sunset, Refugio Beach Sunset and Moonrise

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Old Cold Spring Tunnel (1897)

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jack Elliott

“With continuous boring, this tunnel developed sufficient water by 1897 to warrant a supply main from the tunnel to the city. Civic leaders found the pulse of industry quickening in ratio to the increased water supply.” –Santa Barbara: A Guide … Continue reading →

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Monarch Butterflies at Dusk on Ortega Hill

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I took a jaunt up the short trail to the top of Ortega Hill just before sunset. The eucalyptus trees on the hill attract clusters of Monarch butterflies overwintering for the season. There was nobody around and I found a … Continue reading →

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