Topanga Daily Photo

Coyote

2012-02-23T04:10:00.000-08:00

We have howling coyotes in the night. This static and silent one here is in a Malibu park.

Aquarium

2012-02-22T06:14:00.000-08:00

With a happy cupid looking up, while riding a fish that's looking down... Another take from Hidden Treasures.

Fur Coats

2012-02-21T08:03:00.000-08:00

Along with cashmere sweaters, fancy dress and over sized sunglasses - at Hidden Treasures.

PCH

2012-02-20T09:16:00.000-08:00

Not much traffic on Pacific Coast Highway.

Creek bed

2012-02-19T06:42:00.000-08:00

Not much rain this year. Here's dry creek bed, waiting for some flow.

Afternoon

2012-02-18T07:16:00.000-08:00

Afternoon light, off the pier in Malibu. Not much surfing going on...

Pigeons

2012-02-17T05:32:00.001-08:00

Here's a couple of fat pigeons on the Malibu Pier.

Datsun

2012-02-16T05:50:00.000-08:00

There's 800.000 miles on Del's Datsun. Along with some straw bales for his horses...

Fiddle

2012-02-15T07:46:00.000-08:00

There's a fiddle playing monk, seen on the patio at Hidden Treasures. The shadows are from the overhead canopy of dormant grapevines.

Bling

2012-02-14T06:33:00.000-08:00

For those in need of some sparkle, we have more bling.

Much love, sweet blessings and happy Valentine's to one and all.

Boots

2012-02-13T07:04:00.000-08:00

These boots are made for walking, again. Classy, vintage, leather stompers, seen at Hillbillyhip.

Macho

2012-02-12T06:25:00.000-08:00

It says: "I WISH I WAS DEEP, INSTEAD OF JUST MACHO" & VICTOR MATURE LIVES

Seen at the Farmer's Market.

Pink Panties

2012-02-11T06:02:00.000-08:00

There's a fair skinned, serious beauty, caught between and rock and a hard place. As in: glass table top. Wearing nothing but lipstick, nail polish and pink panties. For sale at Hidden Treasures.

Deer Hide

2012-02-10T06:49:00.000-08:00

Stretching the hide at a hide tanning workshop with Jim Robertson. It took quite a bit of collective muscle, along with some cow brains, to make it soft like velvet. www.aboriginalskills.com

Ms. Gidget

2012-02-09T07:02:00.000-08:00

The fabulous multi-dimensional fashion queen of Hillbillyhip.

Jim's house

2012-02-08T07:00:00.001-08:00

By the creek side.

Steep Drop

2012-02-07T06:39:00.000-08:00

There is very steep cliff by the caves off Santa Maria Rd.

Sycamore

2012-02-06T18:40:00.000-08:00

Nature is the cauldron of creation. Here is the stump end of a huge, decomposing sycamore log, in the midst of fresh spring greens. Seen at Lower Topanga, behind the old Ranch Motel.

Steak & Corn

2012-02-05T05:32:00.000-08:00

Protein and veggies, also essential, cooking on the BBQ, in front of the Topanga Creek General Store.

Essentials

2012-02-04T08:15:00.000-08:00

In easy reach, next to the register at the General Store we have these essentials, stacked by popularity: Liquor, imported chocolate and tobacco. Nat Sherman's anyone?

Hawk

2012-02-03T07:00:00.000-08:00

Here's a fluffed-up juvenile hawk, in the twilight zone.

Flowers

2012-02-02T06:30:00.000-08:00

Spring has sprung already, and the flowers are out in force.

Seagulls

2012-02-01T08:07:00.000-08:00

Citydailyphoto February Theme Day: Animals.
Here's a large flock of seagulls waiting for the sunset at Corral Beach in Malibu.

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Stop

2012-02-01T06:32:00.000-08:00

Stop, in the name of love... Seen on Topanga Skyline Dr.
Here's a link to the video by the Supremes, for those who are too young to remember the song from the 60ties. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDPjYZxi0n8

Habitat

2012-01-31T07:02:00.000-08:00

Here is a surfer dudes half dome, backyard habitat.

More Horizons

2012-01-30T04:53:00.000-08:00

Looking at Red Rock Canyon close to sunset.

Bike Shop

2012-01-29T07:25:00.000-08:00

In the middle of the canyon, six steep windy miles from either the coast or the valley, we have Topanga Creek Bicycles.

The Bay

2012-01-28T06:12:00.000-08:00

View of the Santa Monica Bay from Corral Canyon. The smog layer stretches out all the way past the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Del's dash

2012-01-27T08:44:00.000-08:00

First in a series on Topanga Trucks, and the guys that drive them. Here is a closeup of Del's ancient Nissan.

Loveseat

2012-01-26T07:24:00.000-08:00

Broken hearted.

Caveman

2012-01-25T05:57:00.000-08:00

Hanging out on the edge, where the shadow meets the light.

Another Cave

2012-01-24T09:44:00.000-08:00

View from one of my favorite spots off Santa Maria Road. This is in steep terrain, where a Chumash Indian settlement used to be.

Frost

2012-01-23T06:47:00.000-08:00

We have chilly mornings. Just after sunrise there's a bit of frost on the ground.

Deer

2012-01-22T05:45:00.000-08:00

We have mule deer. They're flighty and shy, with huge swiveling ears and bright white cotton tails.

Buddha

2012-01-21T07:08:00.000-08:00

Another roadside attraction. This Buddha is decorated with sea shells. Someone cut a corner and drove over the tin tea pot, however the little succulent lives to tell the tale.

Totem Pole

2012-01-20T07:08:00.000-08:00

Here is a stack of guardians in front of Hidden Treasures.

Topanga Beach

2012-01-19T07:08:00.000-08:00

Another marine layer morning, looking down on Pacific Coast Highway at Topanga Beach.

Mitt vs. Newt

2012-01-18T06:46:00.000-08:00

We have presidential debates. Here with Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and the one and only, incredibly funny, creative genius of Noel Rhodes. Seen at Unusual Tuesdays / Hillybillyhip.

Ivy

2012-01-17T06:59:00.000-08:00

Here is the ivy covered stained glass window, of the "church room" at the Inn of the Seventh Ray. Topanga used to have various churches, and gas stations, this was one of them.

Going In

2012-01-16T07:42:00.000-08:00

Seen on Old Church Rd. No comment necessary, other than - "Thanks Carmen!".

Malibu Pier

2012-01-15T05:31:00.000-08:00

It's a quiet, gloomy day at the Malibu Pier. Actually, the sign is lying, as everything is closed, except for the souvenir & fishing bait shop.

Hot Rods

2012-01-14T06:54:00.000-08:00

We have hot rods. These were sitting in front of the Malibu Inn just the other day.

Little Angel

2012-01-13T07:15:00.000-08:00

Seen at the Inn, Topanga's fanciest eatery. www.innoftheseventhray.com

Froggy's Frogs

2012-01-12T06:42:00.000-08:00

Two giant frog guardians by the door. Hop this way...

Mushrooms

2012-01-11T07:44:00.000-08:00

Even though the winter has been mostly dry and warm, we do have mushrooms. These odd looking, black on top and white below items are called Fluted Black Elfin Saddles. Delicious! Much appreciation to Jim Robertson.

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Iron Gate

2012-01-10T05:25:00.000-08:00

We have passionate welders. Here is a sunny gate made by Dennis King, from recycled materials.

Tobacco Flower

2012-01-09T07:24:00.000-08:00

Because of the sunny, dry weather we have lots of flowers already. Here's the fragrant loveliness of Virginia Tobacco.

Aliens

2012-01-08T07:30:00.000-08:00

Detail of a painting seen at Red Handed.

Red Handed 2

2012-01-07T08:06:00.000-08:00

Shot through the mirror during the Holiday Hoedown at Red Handed.

More Deco

2012-01-06T06:29:00.000-08:00

Here we have more home decorations: Venus, a Buddha fountain, the Moon kissing the Sun, and misc. signs of the times. Seen at Oasis Imports.

Happy / Sad Faces

2012-01-05T07:18:00.000-08:00

Janus, the Roman God the month of January was named after, was known for his two faces. Here they are, separated, along with other decorations, on the wall of Oasis Imports.

Yoni Cave

2012-01-04T07:39:00.000-08:00

We have natural wonders. How about this shameless, bare all yoni looking cave?

Peaks

2012-01-03T05:48:00.000-08:00

As seen on a recent hike up Red Rock Canyon.

Caves

2012-01-02T06:30:00.000-08:00

We have caves that used to house the local natives. Most of them are at high altitude, but these ones have easy access at Red Rock Park.

Calabasas Peak

2012-01-01T08:05:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to one and all. Wishing you much love, wide horizons, perspective, and plenty of peak experiences.

CityDailyPhoto Themeday: Picture of the Year:

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House Band

2011-12-31T06:30:00.000-08:00

We have parties! And love live music, like here with Jim Crawford & the Hot Toddies.

Signs

2011-12-30T07:00:00.000-08:00

We have asymmetrical houses and cabins, wood burning stoves, and signs. This admonishes Hippies to use the side door.

Oasis Imports

2011-12-29T06:25:00.000-08:00

We have solid outdoor furniture, cowhides and all kinds of home decorations at Oasis Imports, on the corner of Topanga & PCH.

Pig Pitcher

2011-12-28T07:36:00.000-08:00

As seen at the annual Cheney neighborhood holiday pancake breakfast. Bacon my Butt indeed!

Olive Tree

2011-12-27T04:16:00.000-08:00

Here is a large size, knarly Olive Tree, with a little kid size sink in front.

Cheers!

2011-12-26T06:05:00.000-08:00

We have parties. Here is the bar corner of one I attended lately. Check out the morning after supplement collection... "Booze & pills & powders, you've got to choose your medicine." Keith Richards

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T07:47:00.000-08:00

The adoration of the plastic Baby Jesus. Seen on the corner of Topanga & Velicata in Woodland Hills. The ox looks like it's plodding to escape... Happy holidays, peace & blessings to one and all.

Santa Cows

2011-12-24T08:38:00.000-08:00

Seen off PCH: These decorative cows adorn a rooftop by the beach in Malibu. For the holidays they're sporting large sets of antlers.

Tie Dye Santa

2011-12-23T06:04:00.000-08:00

We still have hippies, selling tie dye's by the roadside. This one has a poem about real hugs.
FYI: I wished the new template would not automatically re-size my pics to small. Does anyone know how to make them bigger?

Dino Fountain

2011-12-22T19:51:00.000-08:00

Here's some water spewing dinosaurs at Froggy's Koi pool. Sorry I lost the original post and comment somehow. Happy Winter Solstice to one & all.

Polaroid Heart

2011-12-21T04:12:00.000-08:00

Here's a heart made of polaroids, taken of the the happy customers at Mimosa Cafe. A place that was recently described as a "warm, cozy, bagel scented womb".

Citrus Grove

2011-12-20T06:14:00.000-08:00

We have amazing citrus fruit, growing almost year round.

Medicine Wheel

2011-12-19T06:55:00.000-08:00

In these hills there are various circles, also known as medicine wheels. They were build by the Chumash & Tongva Indians, who lived here long before the white folks came.

Drummer

2011-12-18T07:21:00.000-08:00

The musician known only by the name of Drummer, and his sidekick Emma. Both are among the morning regulars at Cafe Mimosa.

Mimosa

2011-12-17T08:29:00.000-08:00

Everybody's favorite spot, the purple love-seat at Cafe Mimosa.

Art Wall

2011-12-16T07:02:00.000-08:00

The Topanga Coop Gallery, a group of local artists, has amazing collections of original artwork. These smaller sized paintings are priced to sell for the holidays, $50.- each.

Hidden Treasures 8

2011-12-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

Here is the winter display at Hidden Treasures, an abundant treasure chest by the door, and clouds of fluffy tu-tu's on the left.

Hillbillyhip

2011-12-14T06:31:00.000-08:00

We have classy vintage shoes, toys & purses at Hillbillyhip.

Bouboulina 2

2011-12-13T06:42:00.000-08:00

We have warm layers and thick socks for cold winter mornings.

Sparrows

2011-12-12T03:30:00.000-08:00

Two of a flock of happy sparrows, living of crumbs from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Malibu. Hope they get some fruits & veggies with the flour & sugar...

Waterfall

2011-12-11T17:55:00.000-08:00

Here's a natural treasure that cannot be bought or sold - the waterfall at Jalan Imports.

Cosmic Couple

2011-12-11T06:19:00.000-08:00

Seen at Jalan Imports.

Breakfast

2011-12-10T07:20:00.000-08:00

The breakfast special at Pat's Topanga Grill. Includes: two eggs any style, I like mine poached and dowsed with gnarly "Garly" sauce. Plus potatoes, tomatoes or cottage cheese. I like Juan's spuds with ketchup. And white, wheat, sour dough toast or tortillas. I like tortillas with orange marmalade. $4.95, Includes coffee or tea, weekdays till noon.

The over the top, buttery blueberry muffin is not part of the special. It's just showing off.

Sunrise 2

2011-12-09T07:52:00.000-08:00

Same sunrise, facing west over Henry's Ridge. Eyes rising on the mountain. Check out the size of the landslide that (I was told) happened in the 50ties.

Sunrise

2011-12-08T06:17:00.000-08:00

Psychedelic colors at dawn.

Kermit

2011-12-07T06:49:00.000-08:00

Another roadside attraction: Stone sculpture, fan, plastic flowers, solar lights, a crane and Kermit the frog, hugging the pole while doing standing splits...

Hobbit House

2011-12-06T07:11:00.000-08:00

We have pretty houses. This one looks like hobbits or elves might be living in it.

Happy Face

2011-12-05T01:22:00.000-08:00

We have happy faces, smiling brightly in the morning sunshine.

Old Wheels

2011-12-03T09:48:00.000-08:00

Old wheels providing windows in this river rock wall.

Red Barn

2011-12-02T03:48:00.000-08:00

Here's a faded red barn, in the morning light.

Unusual Clouds

2011-12-01T06:54:00.000-08:00

Citydailyphoto Theme Day: Action shot

Here are some unusual clouds. The 3 orbs were not visible to the naked eye.

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Ball & Chain

2011-11-30T08:31:00.000-08:00

We have a large size, patriotic wrecking ball. Firmly embedded by the roadside on Cheney Dr.

Gordon's Shed

2011-11-29T06:06:00.000-08:00

We have creative artists of all colors & stripes. And retaining walls made from river rocks. We also have fresh green in November, as the rainy season has started.

Veer Right

2011-11-28T06:01:00.000-08:00

We have amazing woodworkers. Check out this set of comfy, hand made furniture, seen at Trust Ranch.

Surf Shack

2011-11-27T08:01:00.000-08:00

Here is the Malibu Surf Shack and Fish Grill, sharing prime real estate on Pacific Coast Highway.

Malibu Pier

2011-11-26T08:02:00.000-08:00

It's a slow day at the pier in neighboring Malibu.

Log

2011-11-25T07:07:00.000-08:00

Here's another guardian on Paradise Lane: eyes upon a log.

Antiques

2011-11-24T08:02:00.000-08:00

We have amazing antiques.

Fuzzy Spider

2011-11-23T06:16:00.000-08:00

Here's a big old spider, in front of a jade plant.

Fuzzy Ears

2011-11-22T07:24:00.000-08:00

We have all kinds of pets and critters, and little donkeys with extra fuzzy ears.

Cowboy

2011-11-21T10:06:00.000-08:00

We have a pink plywood cowboy, languidly leaning on a fence post.

Horses & Shoes

2011-11-20T06:32:00.000-08:00

We have horses and collections of horseshoes, for extra good luck. And Jesus, just in case...

Foot Bridge

2011-11-19T06:57:00.000-08:00

Here is a bridge over the seasonal creek, which can turn into on raging river, at Paradise Lane.

Perennial X-mas

2011-11-18T06:23:00.001-08:00

This happy tree on Paradise Lane sparkles all through the year.

Guardian

2011-11-17T21:37:00.001-08:00

On Paradise Lane.