Ready to go for another drive?

There is so much to see in my one hour commute, I thought I would share another drive to work.

I live in Oceanside California, in San Diego County and travel to Riverside County.

Here are a few more views.

#1 Starting off on California Avenue..

Pretty little hills..I love the golden hues on them.

Carol DM says:

February 20, 2018 at 7:24 pm

Beautiful views Kim, wow love the clouds!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:42 pm
  
  They made the lighting a golden color on everything. With a soft misty haze.. Thank you Carol.
  
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  - Carol DM says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 5:58 pm
    
    Nature has so much to offer all of us.
    
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MommyofEli2013 says:

February 20, 2018 at 9:55 pm

They are very pretty hills! Thank you for sharing!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:44 pm
  
  Thank you, and thanks for riding along!
  
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  - MommyofEli2013 says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:17 pm
    
    My pleasure as always 🙂
    
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Deepizzaguy says:

February 21, 2018 at 6:24 am

I like the view of the mountain in the background.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:44 pm
  
  Thank you Pizzaguy, they sure aren’t hard on the eyes.
  
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#2 Hills

The golden grasses on the hills really stand out. I liked the horizon line on this, and in the next photo, I edited it a bit.

Carol DM says:

February 20, 2018 at 7:25 pm

Very nice contrast, great shot. You live in a beautiful area.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:45 pm
  
  Thank you Carol, it is beautiful, and I am honored I get to share it with you all.
  
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MommyofEli2013 says:

February 20, 2018 at 9:56 pm

Love all the clouds in this one, great shot!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:46 pm
  
  I love cloudy days for shooting photos, thank you!!!
  
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  - MommyofEli2013 says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:18 pm
    
    I do too, it’s awesome!!
    
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Deepizzaguy says:

February 21, 2018 at 6:24 am

I just loving hills on the background.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:47 pm
  
  I have seen shots like this where you used to live..
  
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  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:27 pm
    
    Thank you since the days of the Canal Zone are now a distant memory.
    
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#3 Kodachrome

I thought it looked good in a Kodachrome type look.

MommyofEli2013 says:

February 20, 2018 at 9:56 pm

I agree that it does, nice edit ☺

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:48 pm
  
  I have a box of old photos that my mom has kept, they all look like this. lol
  
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  - MommyofEli2013 says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:18 pm
    
    That’s cool that the style can be recreated!
    
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Alex Ledante says:

February 21, 2018 at 1:03 am

damn good look, very retro

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:49 pm
  
  Ah, yes.. Very retro. I have always loved this look. Remember the instamatic cameras?
  
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  - Alex Ledante says:
    
    February 22, 2018 at 1:03 am
    
    Yeah I do. Bigtime! I like to throw polaroids in my work…
    
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Deepizzaguy says:

February 21, 2018 at 6:26 am

Great view of the hill in the background.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:50 pm
  
  Ah, thank you sir, that is what I was going for.
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:29 pm
    
    My pleasure to praise you for your work.
    
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#4 Closer

photo of the same hill. I liked this one, can you tell. LOL

Carol DM says:

February 20, 2018 at 7:30 pm

A gorgeous day, I just love the clouds and the hills.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:51 pm
  
  Thank you Carol, I am glad you liked them all.
  
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MommyofEli2013 says:

February 20, 2018 at 9:57 pm

Another great shot…I love thelittle bit of blue sky, gives nice contrast!
- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:52 pm
  
  It just sort of pops doesn’t it. Love the blues!! Thanks Courtney.
  
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  - MommyofEli2013 says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:28 pm
    
    Yes it does, it’s very nice!!
    
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Deepizzaguy says:

February 21, 2018 at 6:26 am

Maybe the reason i like hills a lot is that in my former hometown in Ancon Panama, there was hill nearby.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:53 pm
  
  Panama has a lot of these same hills..they just look fuzzy. What is that green stuff?
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:30 pm
    
    I think the green stuff on the hills could be trees or vegetation.
    
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#5 Spring

New spring leaves on the tree on the right hand side.

Carol DM says:

February 20, 2018 at 7:30 pm

Spring will be here very soon I hope!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:54 pm
  
  Spring, springing! I even saw a purple tree bloomed out yesterday, I didnt have my camera with me….
  
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  - Carol DM says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 5:54 pm
    
    I hate it when that happens. I use my phone when I am out.
    
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MommyofEli2013 says:

February 20, 2018 at 9:59 pm

That’s awesome…I too hope spring will be here soon!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:55 pm
  
  You will start to see small changes there even now. The buds on the trees start to swell… Spring is just around the corner.
  
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  - MommyofEli2013 says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:29 pm
    
    Well that gives me hope…tired of the snow here lol
    
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Deepizzaguy says:

February 21, 2018 at 6:27 am

Nice view of the trees on the side of the road.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:56 pm
  
  Thank you, the new leaves are so green they glow.

#6 Dirty Window

and something man made.. This would of worked for last week's theme on the Just for fun challenge!

Carol DM says:

February 20, 2018 at 7:31 pm

That is funny, it gives it a rustic look. 🙂

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:57 pm
  
  I don’t know why I clicked.. The cranes were such a contrast.
  
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MommyofEli2013 says:

February 20, 2018 at 10:01 pm

Very cool shot, love it! ?

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:57 pm
  
  Just things I find odd, cranes reaching up to the sky..
  
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  - MommyofEli2013 says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:30 pm
    
    I like things like that too 🙂 Great shot!
    
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#7 50 Miles per hour

The caution sign warns of a traffic signal ahead.

Carol DM says:

February 20, 2018 at 7:31 pm

Be careful while driving!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:58 pm
  
  Always! This camera is held on one hand and resting on the dash, I shoot blind.
  
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  - Carol DM says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 5:53 pm
    
    Wow you are doing a great job!
    
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    - Kim_Johnson says:
      
      February 22, 2018 at 1:12 pm
      
      There are a lot of throw aways, but one out of every 5 seems to work. lol Thank you. : D
      
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MommyofEli2013 says:

February 20, 2018 at 10:02 pm

I like the photo, especially the sky ☺

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 12:59 pm
  
  The sky is why I started shooting this day in the first place, then thought well I could just keep clicking and post on Virily. lol
  
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  - MommyofEli2013 says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:31 pm
    
    Lol, that’s awesome….I do that sometimes too 🙂
    
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Deepizzaguy says:

February 21, 2018 at 6:28 am

Speed limits are for our safety.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm
  
  True and I am pleased you can go at least 50 on this stretch of road.
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:32 pm
    
    That is true since there are not many pedestrians in that area.
    
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#8 Sun Halo

I enhanced the colors in this one.

Carol DM says:

February 20, 2018 at 7:32 pm

Very cool how the sun actually helps spotlight the hills.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:02 pm
  
  I was trying to get a shot of the balloons, you can see two if you look closely. The balloon shots didnt work. I need a zoom lense.
  
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  - Carol DM says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 5:52 pm
    
    When I win the lottery (ha!) I want a bigger zoom lens.
    
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    - Kim_Johnson says:
      
      February 22, 2018 at 1:13 pm
      
      Will you remember me? Maybe they have a two for one deal hahaa. good luck Carol!!
      
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      - Carol DM says:
        
        February 22, 2018 at 6:16 pm
        
        Of course I will remember you and a two-fer would be great! 🙂
        
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MommyofEli2013 says:

February 20, 2018 at 10:02 pm

That’s awesome, love the edit!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:03 pm
  
  Thank you Courtney, see the two balloons?
  
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  - MommyofEli2013 says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:31 pm
    
    I didn’t the first time, but now I do!
    
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Deepizzaguy says:

February 21, 2018 at 6:30 am

The sun halo images is wonderful to look at.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:03 pm
  
  Thank you Pizza Man! : D
  
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#9 Balloon..

lol, that is not another spot on the window, but see the hot air balloon to the right of the hill by the power line. On some days you can see dozens of them here.

Carol DM says:

February 20, 2018 at 7:32 pm

Oh I do see it, would love to ride in one some day.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:04 pm
  
  I always wanted to as a kid, but I no longer would like this.
  
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  - Carol DM says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 5:51 pm
    
    Honestly, my vertigo would prevent me from going.
    
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    - Kim_Johnson says:
      
      February 25, 2018 at 1:46 pm
      
      Me too, I totally understand. Its a horrible feeling isn’t it. I have an extreme fear of heights now.
      No reason, nothing happened, just became that way.
MommyofEli2013 says:

February 20, 2018 at 10:25 pm

I see it, that’s awesome!?

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:04 pm
  
  I will get a shot of all of them someday. : )
  
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#10 Not much traffic

This hill line is the Santa Rosa Hills

Santa Rosa Hills are a low mountain range in the northern Peninsular Ranges System, in Southern California, in Riverside County.

Carol DM says:

February 20, 2018 at 7:32 pm

Not much traffic at all, good for you.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:05 pm
  
  I don’t like being stuck in traffic, and so glad I don’t have to be.
  
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  - Carol DM says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 5:50 pm
    
    I avoid it when possible, take back roads when I can.
    
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MommyofEli2013 says:

February 20, 2018 at 10:26 pm

I like it when there isn’t much traffic! Great shot!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:05 pm
  
  Oh me too! I get sleepy in traffic.
  
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Deepizzaguy says:

February 21, 2018 at 6:30 am

Nice to see a nearly empty road to travel.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:06 pm
  
  I thought so as well, thank you! : )

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Kim_Johnson says:

February 22, 2018 at 1:08 pm

Thank you, hope all is well!

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Deepizzaguy says:

February 21, 2018 at 6:33 am

Nice image of the hills and roads in California.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:09 pm
  
  This was about 20 miles worth. Thank you Pizza Guy!
  
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  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:35 pm
    
    You are welcome Kim_Johnson.
    
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Alex Ledante says:

February 21, 2018 at 1:03 am

Sounds like a brutal commute…

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:10 pm
  
  Brutal I tell ya! The horror of looking at all this on the way to work, it might leave a scar.
  
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  - Alex Ledante says:
    
    February 22, 2018 at 12:52 am
    
    In terms of time and distance
    
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    - Kim_Johnson says:
      
      February 22, 2018 at 1:09 pm
      
      I thought you were joking, it really is a pretty drive though. I will be moving closer this year.
      
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      - Alex Ledante says:
        
        February 23, 2018 at 4:04 am
        
        I can’t deal with commutes, they drive me crazy #rimshot
        
        But seriously, I don’t like being in the car for more than 15 minutes either way
        
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MommyofEli2013 says:

February 20, 2018 at 10:41 pm

Love all the photos, thank you for sharing! ??☺

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:11 pm
  
  Thanks for riding along MOM! : D
  
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  - MommyofEli2013 says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 9:16 pm
    
    My pleasure, it’s always fun 🙂
    
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lacho59 says:

February 20, 2018 at 8:45 pm

There are great places to take pictures along the way

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:12 pm
  
  Not as nice as a commute that you have.. grins, but there are a lot of photo opps on the way.
Carol DM says:

February 20, 2018 at 7:33 pm

Thanks for taking us along on your road trip Kim. 🙂

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  February 21, 2018 at 1:13 pm
  
  Thank you once again for coming with me Carol! Have a great day.
  
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  - Carol DM says:
    
    February 21, 2018 at 5:47 pm
    
    You have a great day as well. 🙂
    
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Ready to go for another drive?

#1 Starting off on California Avenue..

#2 Hills

#3 Kodachrome

#4 Closer

#5 Spring

#6 Dirty Window

#7 50 Miles per hour

#8 Sun Halo

#9 Balloon..

#10 Not much traffic

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