Gray whales don’t really breach – a fluke shot like this is about as exciting as it gets. The rest of the time it’s surface, blow, and dive.

I had the chance to visit San Diego this week and, of course, my camera came with me. This is the first of what will probably be several posts of shots I took while there.

The New Point Loma Lighthouse

The Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Sea Lion catching some rays

This fella is the newest addition to the dinosaur collection at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Taking advantage of an unusually warm day in February.

My friend Alan taking the Oath of Citizenship this morning at the Cleveland Federal Courthouse.

It was a neat ceremony to see and be a part of. Before being sworn in the judge gave them all an opportunity to tell how they felt about becoming a citizen or why they were choosing too. Some very moving comments were made. Once they finished they picked up a certificate and were met in the lobby from a Board of Elections official that got them all registered to vote. These new citizens were fortunate that the Ohio primaries are exactly a month from today so they will be registered in time to take part in the democratic process.