San Diego - Locations and Film

[roteague]

I may be in San Diego in February 2011 and am interested in location for landscape photography. Ocean or desert locations are fine. I've searched the forum and have found some good suggestions, but most are dated. I'll be there to visit friends, so I don't have a lot of time, but will have at least one free day to photograph.

I'd also like to purchase film while there (I'll call the dealer ahead of time to make sure they have some in stock). I'm looking for 4x5 Velvia 50 and 4x5 Provia F100; any size box is fine. I don't know the city, so it will have to be easy to find and park.


Thanks,

[Robert Hall]

Roberto!

I always like Balboa Park and Calumet is over in Escondido.

[Jim Noel]

For film:
Calumet in Escondido
Nelsons on India Street
George's on 30th street

Locations for landscapes:
Balboa Park
Anywhere along the coast
Point Loma
Go east out I-8 for mountains

[J D Clark]

There are some very nice spot on the drive to, and at Palomar Mountain, also. The Palomar Observatory is there, and makes a good subject. For a desert venue, a trip to Anza Borrego is not too long of a drive. Another favorite location of mine is the Elfin Forest Reserve, more in the central part of the county, for rocks/streams.

Last time I was at Calumet in Escondido, they didn't have any useful amount of 4x5 film, despite my requests. If you want the best probability of getting what you need, go to Nelson's, which is near the airport. I haven't been to George's, so I don't know about their supply.

John Clark
www.johndclark.com

[ghostcount]

Locations:
Point Loma Light House and tide pools - http://www.nps.gov/cabr/
Cedar Creek Falls - http://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/c...eek-falls.html
Old Town SD - http://www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com/
Maritime Museum (Star of India) - http://www.sdmaritime.org/star-of-india/
Skyline shots (my fav) - Go to the ferry on Coronado http://www.goldenstateimages.com/GSI...0skyline&op=ex

Film Source:
I second Calumet, Nelson's and Geroge's

Slide development:
Chrome Digital - 2345 KETTNER BLVD http://chromedigital.com/

Have your exposed film mailed back home if you are not developing it in SD, saves the hassel with TSA. It's a great city enjoy.

[Hugo Zhang]

Glider Port and Terry Pine Park.

[roteague]

Palomar Observatory

I have a good friend who is a docent there. I don't know why I didn't think of that one.

[roteague]

Thanks for all the tips everyone!! I haven't been to San Diego since 1984 or so. I'll bet the city has changed somewhat.

Does anyone know how the economy is doing there? I'm looking to move next summer/fall ... just not sure where yet.

[Vaughn]

Glider Port and Terry Pine Park.

That should be Torrey Pines, I believe. http://www.torreypine.org/

[Hugo Zhang]

That should be Torrey Pines, I believe. http://www.torreypine.org/

You are right.