blog [thedavidbase]

Happy 2023 - view from the driveway… nice start! Photo description: a view looking up at a canopy of trees in resplendent green with gold tones, dark brown trunks, and a sky blue backdrop. (at Orinda, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4sknxyzXJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Once upon a time, I photographed a lot of soccer. I only ever got the chance to photograph one baseball game, and truth be told, my photos weren’t that great. But knowing #vinscully was there, getting to visit the press box that bears his name, and knowing he was calling the game… I still feel awestruck knowing I got that chance. Thank you, Vin. #dodgers Photo description: a side view of a batter for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a crisp, white uniform swings at a pitch while another batter stands on deck in the background. (at Dodger Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg0rmbeOHlZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

St. Germain Spritz = happy weekend. Photo description: a gold-rimmed barrel shaped cocktail glass contains the slightly golden beverage with a mix of ice and pieces of lime lightly surrounded by bubbles of carbonation. A metal straw extends to the upper right to complete the image. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeJkWW6J9mj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

First pint of Guinness in Dublin (and Ireland for that matter). You can tell the difference, and it is a good, good thing. Photo description: in this black and white photo, a single pint glass of Guinness beer sits on a long bar with a metal tube of beer taps behind it and a drink menu to the right side. In the background are rows of liquor bottles in the bar and a high cathedral ceiling with stained glass windows for this establishment that operates in a former church. (at The Church Café, Late Bar & Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdEI4B9OcD0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#orinda #sunrise Photo description: leafless tree limbs twist, turn, and overlap as they appear in black silhouette against a pale yellow and dark lavender gradient of sky in the early morning hours of a day. (at Orinda, California) https://www.instagram.com/thedavidbase/p/CYzX4qWv7Ck/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy 24th Anniversary to Melissa (aka @blindgirlblog ). Another quiet one this year, but whether celebrate near or far from wherever home happens to be, I know it will be an amazing one spent together! ❤️💛❤️ Photo description: Melissa stands in her spectacular white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers while David stands in a black and white tuxedo slightly behind her. An earth-toned marble column and African art make up the background, taken in the rotunda at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. (at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYRpcRXJMgU/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy 2022! With @blindgirlblog and culinary assistance from #chezpanisse Photo description: pink and green paper hats adorned with “2022 Bonne Année Chez Pannise” stand behind two plates of chocolate tartlets which say “2022” in white lettering along with a sprinkling of almond praline, candied fruit, and gold leaf. (at Orinda, California) https://www.instagram.com/thedavidbase/p/CYMcwLHPhDn/?utm_medium=tumblr

“… and to all a good night!” #christmas2021 Photo description: a Christmas tree with white lights is in the foreground of a room placed in front of a set of windows that look out to an inky blue night sky punctuated by a bright white round moon. (at Orinda, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX7GLjVvwKY/?utm_medium=tumblr

The sun made an appearance today. Photo description: tall trees are backlit by a low morning sun painting them green and gold. The trees give way to a rich blue sky. (at Orinda, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX4XgSFPEqX/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy Thanksgiving, California style. Photo description: tall pine tree at the end of a driveway gives way to the rich blue of a daytime sky with green foliage completing the view. (at Orinda, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWuANXhPMvb/?utm_medium=tumblr

Buenos días #orinda Photo description: early morning light blue sky with scattered pink and gray clouds above a dark green hill in the middle, framed by mist and lush green trees in the foreground (at Orinda, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV8V9-6vqVT/?utm_medium=tumblr

#sunset in #halfmoonbay - enjoyed with @blindgirlblog :: Photo description: sunset centered in the frame with wispy clouds and mist above a deep blue-gray ocean with scattered birds flying from left to right (at Half Moon Bay, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CThy8q9vmrV/?utm_medium=tumblr

Inspired by @cpetzny I bring you Corpse Reviver (No. 1), embellished with a couple of Luxardo cherries (because I could). https://www.instagram.com/p/CM8aRG9j8Ql/?igshid=1prfengkvkoqq

#dtla morning walk (at Walt Disney Concert Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMX0N0jhQZ-/?igshid=1pkvlyeavz2kw

#dtla #latergram Sunday morning walk (at The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL2IFRBhw7z/?igshid=427m1kw9h2sn

#dtla room with a view (at Rowan Lofts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLn0zxZj8rV/?igshid=1utr0e67w7cq1