Here's my weekly offering from Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market! I was afraid they wouldn't happen . . .

[CaliforniaPeggy]

It was supposed to rain!

[NJCher]

1. is that a

feisty one-eyed tomato?

Thank you for giving us these lovely photographs with which to engage.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. It absolutely is, my dear NJCher! That's my style . . .

And thank you for your very kind words! Glad you can engage with them!

[Biophilic]

2. Really lovely although you have a sadistic with those pastries

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Thanks so much, my dear Biophilic!

One of these days, I'll have to break down and buy one. They just look so incredible!

[Biophilic]

7. Yeah, they really are beautiful.

[Mousetoescamper]

16. They're HEALTHFULLY decadent. The berries are loaded with fiber and antioxidants.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. True about the healthy elements in those pastries, my dear Mousetoescamper!

As long as you disregard the fats, sugars and carbs!



Hope you enjoyed my photos!

[FalloutShelter]

5. Beautiful pics, Peggy.

Is that sculpture a permanent installation?
It’s beautiful.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Thanks so much, my dear FalloutShelter!

It IS permanent. Twice a year you can stand in the keyhole and look west at sunset, and the sun will be precisely lined up with it. I've never gotten to do that--someday!

[cilla4progress]

6. Yum!

We had an excellent meal there on our way to the airport after a trip to LA!

Love Cali!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Thanks so much, my dear cilla4progress!

Glad my town treated you right!

[2naSalit]

8. Mmmm...

Pastries! I would love one of those little tarts right about now.

Nice pictures, makes me miss the farmer's market already!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thanks so much, my dear 2naSalit!

I had fun taking them! Like I always do!

I know I would miss it if it suddenly disappeared. Our climate allows it to run year-round.

[Diamond_Dog]

9. Just give me one of those croissants and no one gets hurt ......

TY for sharing your trip to the market with us, Peggy. I love the last pic of the flower.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. You made me laugh, my dear Diamond_Dog! Thank you.

You know how I am about sharing. I swear this is in my DNA.

That flower really intrigued me; I had to take its photo!

[Diamond_Dog]

14. The pink fading into white is really striking!

Is there usually a musician there or was this a first?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. There's usually a musician playing there.

I don't normally pay much attention, actually. But this guy was good and I was sitting down for a moment. And then, of course, the camera!

The flower's colors caught my eye. And the rest is history.

[Mousetoescamper]

17. These are splendid!

Your old standby lens is perfect for food and floral photos. The crisp details and vibrant colors are magnificent.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Thanks so much, my dear Mousetoescamper!

Now, that lens is hardly old! I think I've had it about a year or so! And I love using it. It's really responsive.

Thank you for your very kind words.

[niyad]

20. Ahhhhh, Ms. Peggy, thank you for the sunshine and light and joy on this brrrrrr,

cold, and about to be snowy, evening ! At first glance, that tomato reminded me of images of the Willendorf Venus, head bowed.

Note to self: MUST go to La Baguette in the morning for croissants and custard tarts!