Balboa Park at Night
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the San Diego Zoo.
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I arrived Balboa Park with my Boardy scooter just as the sun was setting. I brought photo gear and began crafting images as the evening evolved into night and lights came on.
I used my handcrafted scooter kickstand which allows me to position my scooter and compose the image precisely the way I want. Being able to effectively compose your shot is one of the most important ingredients to a good photo. Without the kickstand, I'd be forced to lean my scooter up against some object, often not ideal for the best / preferred composition.
I savored the stillness and relished the flow and focus that often comes when crafting photographs. Mindfulness, as I create the image I envision, often washes away and dims the noise and concerns that can burden my day.
This is Rex the Lion at the San Diego Zoo
The warm California day made way for the cool summer night breezes. At night, the park is much less crowded and hectic. I cruise with my Boardy scooter, almost silently rolling by, on to the next photo opportunity.
Balboa Park is a wonderful place to visit by day, but there is something magical about the quiet serenity of cruising on a scooter at night.
Best Boardy photos ever.
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