Sandra D. Payden

Julian, CA. Bloom

This image was shot in the mountain gold mining town of Julian, California in San Diego County-July, 2008. Julian is an Official California Historical Landmark, #412. A short-lived gold rush was sparked by the discovery of gold in 1869 by a former slave named A.E. "Fred" Coleman. In recent years Julian has become a quaint mountain resort. My Father, Wife, and myself were on a trip to the High Desert at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and stopped in this mountain town for some of the world famous apple pies. The Julian Pie Company on Main Street has an awesome hot caramel apple pie! You can eat there, buy a pie to take with you, or they will ship it to your home.

This image was recorded on main street in front of a boutique dress shop. I recorded the image with a tripod mounted Canon EOS 5d with a Canon EF 17-40mm F/4L USM lens. The image was recorded at ISO 200, F/7.1, 1/100 sec, at 40mm.

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Sandra Payden is a REALTOR® with Greg Garrett Realty.com in Hampton Roads (Newport News,) VA.

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Pacific Blush

This image was recorded July, 2008 in La Jolla, California. Image was captured with a tripod mounted Canon EOS 5d and EF 17-40mm F/4 USM lens. Image metadata is as follows: ISO 200, 40mm, f/4.0, 1/13 sec.

My husband and I went to La Jolla for a Photography Vacation and to Visit my Father and Step-Mother who stay in La Jolla for the summers. I have been to LA and Orange Counties numerous times but have never made it to San Diego County before. We both fell in love with the beauty of La Jolla and plan to continue to make Photography excursions to this beautiful part of our country. This sunset was breath-taking!

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Sandra Payden is a REALTOR® with Greg Garrett Realty.com in Newport News, VA (Hampton Roads.)

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2008 VA Beach SK8R Bash - Mt Trashmore

On Saturday October 11, 2008 the city of VA Beach, Virginia sponsored a skateboarding competition at Mt Trashmore Park. Big airs, board grabs and other raw tricks were on order for this amateur skateboard contest. The skate complex at Mt Trashmore features a competition-sized vert ramp that is a massive 13.5 feet tall and 40 feet wide, and a freestyle street course that also features an above ground 7 foot deep bowl. The complex is open to skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX bikers alike. If you have never been do yourself a favor a visit someday for an awesome display of gravity defying tricks.

Now, don't get too excited, I was on the ground - helmits are bad for your hair.

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Sandra Payden is a REALTOR® with Greg Garrett Realty.com in Newport News (Hampton Roads,) VA.

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Raspberry Plain - Leesburg, VA

Rich in history, the Georgian colonial estate known as Raspberry Plain, since 1731, is set on fifty rolling green acres overlooking the Catoctin Mountains. Brick pathways surrounded by herbs and wildflower gardens nestled between ancient trees, wind through the sun-filtered grounds leading to the mansion and formal gardens. The mansion's portico offers a spectacular backdrop for any event on the South Lawn. The North Lawn boasts a breathtaking, majestic view of the mountains, pastures and pond. The hall's sparkling chandeliers, detailed archway and dramatic staircase, announce the elegance of the mansion's rooms. All the mansion rooms have glass paneled, double pocket doors, fireplaces and original detailed ceiling molding.

One of the highlights at Raspberry Plain is the spectacular Grand Conservatory. This two-story high room features walls of glass arching in the gables and French doors leading to the formal gardens and walkways. The stone walls, large columns and massive cherry-trimmed windows compliment the surrounding panoramic views of the formal gardens, pond field and distant mountains. The Grand Conservatory has the capacity of 200 seated guest with room for musicians and dancing.
Whether it's summer, winter, spring or fall, Raspberry Plain offers a worry-free plan for your next special event.

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Sandra Payden is a VA licensed REALTOR® with Greg Garrett Realty.com in Newport News, VA.

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Skyline Drive-Shenandoah National Park

Skyline drive is a 105 mile scenic drive that runs the length of Virginia's Shenandoah National Park. The road runs generally along the ridge of the Blue Ridge Mountains within the park. The drive is particularly popular in the fall leading to congestion most weekends. Annually over two million people visit the park.

Personally, I have seen countless deer along the drive as well as wild turkeys, several large black bears and cubs and even a bobcat. I visit Big Meadows every summer as the Fawns generally foal the last week of May through the first week of June, making for some memorable early morning photography.

©2008, 757RealEstateInfo.com and B. Payden Photography, LLC.All rights reserved, all uses prohibited without the express written permission of Bryant Payden.

Sandra Payden is a REALTOR® with Greg Garrett Realty.com in Newport News, VA.