View of San Diego

Here is the view from on top of Cowles Mountain looking west towards Downtown San Diego and Mission Valley. I took this on 1/1/09 with my Canon 350D.

Another Cowles Mountain Photo

Here's another photo of people hiking up Cowles Mountain on New Years Day.

Hiking Up Cowles Mountain

Here is a photo I took on New Year's Day on Cowles Mountain. I took this once I reached the top. The view there is of Santee, Lakeside and you might be able to see Ramona, too. It was a little foggy that day.

Cowles Mountain Small Work of Art

This is my completed painting for today. It was quite a challenge because of all the variety of shrubs in the foreground as well as the mottled mountain in the background. I am trying to get away from trying to copy my photos exactly and make them look better. I also am challenged by water, especially still water like a lake or creek.

This is a 5 x 7 acrylic painting on canvas paper.