Star of India

The Star of India, described here in an historical plaque attached to its hull, is one of the most easily recognized iconic images representing San Diego.

Sails and Rigging

I like both the simplicity and complexity of this piece -- the simplicity of sails and yard arms combined with the complexity of this tall ship's rigging against the contrast of sails and the deep blue mid-day sky. The contrast in this photo was accomplished by using a circular polarizing filter designed for use with a digital camera.