In 1958, before I knew about the classic, wonderful bluesy “Summertime” from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, “Summertime, Summertime“ was the title of a bouncy one-hit wonder that I liked a lot back in the day. I’ve been using that word, instead of just ordinary Summer, ever since. And I often sing the song (usually just to myself.)
But, making a slideshow of summer pictures when you live in San Diego ain’t so simple. So many images that say “summer” in other places just say “ho-hum” in “Sun Diego.” Sunshine? Got it. Water? Well, yeah. Lazy summer days? All year ‘round.
Summertime is really important in those more northern, truly temperate-zone climates, however. And our images of summertimes past are formed by where we spent them.
I hope these photos arouse feelings of summertime in you.
The next “A Photographic Look At …” will be some European street scenes.
Anna Daniels says
m-l, these are wonderful photos. They brought back so many memories. Thank you.
PS. One of my memories from the east is big gooey white clouds slowly moving across the landscape, casting cloud shadows below.
michael-leonard says
oh yeah, i forgot about cloud shots when i was putting this together. glad you enjoyed these.
michael-leonard says
those lavender lilies in my backyard started sprouting their first two blooms this morning. right on schedule.