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Category: California

Three hours on Alcatraz.

Originally posted on Crosbyman66:
No trip to San Francisco would be complete without a visit to Alcatraz Island. Just over…

Alcatraz island

Thomas Tally – First Movie Theatre?

Today in 1902 Thomas Tally reportedly opened the first permanent movie theatre in the USA on S Main, Los Angeles. … More

Thomas Tally

The First McDonalds

Today marks the 78th anniversary of the opening of the first McDonalds store in San Bernadino, California. It was the first … More

McDonald's

Anna’s Hummingbird

Originally posted on talainsphotographyblog:
7 A male Anna’s Hummingbird watching over his territory. These shoots are all so from California.…

Anna's Hummingbird

Some more natives of California

Shortly after posting that excellent picture of Anna’s Hummingbird yesterday, I came across these pictures which if not mistaken were … More

Brown Pelicans, Monarch, Sea Lions

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