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Pixlr First Look!!

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I was just trying this app on my cell phone and found it to be really comprehensive, easy to use and fun!! It will do all the basics, like cropping, resizing, rotating etc., and then has loads of fun stuff like filters, effects, overlays, collage, text and more… I really like it so far and is one of the better ones out there for real editing on the go.

Here is a photo edited in Pixlr…

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This one was taken at the San Juan Capistrano Mission on the weekend and edited with the phone app. It is fast and fun and FREE!!!

Hope you like it and check out Pixlr too…

Mike-Hope

 

End of the Trail… Route 66

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Hi all,

I just posted some more photographs on the Fine Art America site and thought you might like to take a look… This on I caught on Santa Monica Pier the other weekend when out walking about…

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Route 66 End of the Trail – Mike-Hope

Thanks for taking a look…
Mike-Hope

50 G.O.P. Officials Warn Donald Trump Would Put Nation’s Security ‘at Risk’

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“He is unable or unwilling to separate truth from falsehood,” the letter says. “He does not encourage conflicting views. He lacks self-control and acts impetuously. He cannot tolerate personal criticism. He has alarmed our closest allies with his erratic behavior. All of these are dangerous qualities in an individual who aspires to be president and commander in chief, with command of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.”

https://static01.nyt.com/video/players/offsite/index.html?videoId=100000004554934

Full Article… New York Times

 

Michael Moore’s take…

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This will bring it home on why we all need to do our best to stop this con artist, liar and cheat from gaining control of this country and playing into the hands of terrorists whom he would assist in making the world a more dangerous place.  We owe it to all those that depend on the United States around the world not to let this happen. We have a duty not to let them down. Whatever your political persuasion, this is not about politics it’s about people’s lives and common decency, things that Donald Trump could not care less about! If you care about this country then Trump must be voted down.

Michael Moore’s take.
Thanks,

Mike Hope

Natural History Revisited

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Hi all,

I was just going through some photos of London and thought this one could do with a little rework using a Lightroom filter I found from Presetpro. I applied the filter then tweaked it a little to bring out some highlights in the colors. I think it gives more pop to the photo…

NAT HIST by Mike-Hope

Natural History Museum by Mike-Hope

Let me know what you think…

Thanks for taking a look,

Mike-Hope

Sunny with Showers!!

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I just posted this work on a Sunflower to Fineart America and thought you might like to take a look. It was shot during late afternoon as the sun was coming through the window. I used a background layer work and placed a wet layer image over the front to give the water drop effect from Smart Photo. Hope you like it!

 

Sunny with Showers by Mike-Hope

Sunny with Showers by Mike-Hope

 

Thanks for taking a look…

Mike-Hope

Bridge to Darkness…

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Just playing around with some older pics and turned this late summer photo into an autumn “Bridge to Darkness”, slightly surreal look picture. I think it leads you into a foreboding scene where only you imagination can hint at what you might find!!!

Bridge to Darkness by Mike-HopeBridge to Darkness by Mike-Hope

Hope you like it, let me know where it might lead?

Thanks for taking a look,

Mike-Hope

 

Redondo Beach Waterfront Revitalization

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Hi all,

I was checking out the updated plans for the Redondo Beach Waterfront revitalization project and came across the official website that really gives a fantastic overview of the plan. When you look at the video and renderings, plus listen to the various Redondo Beach residents, business people, and council members, a convincing and exciting picture unfolds before you…

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Take a look at the video and check the website for all the updated information…

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This is going to be a fantastic revitalization of our waterfront.

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This rendering looks from Kincaid’s direction toward where old Tony’s would have been and shows the proposed shops and restaurants along  the old walkway area above the rocks…

Thanks for taking a look,

Mike-Hope

 

Redondo Beach Home Sales

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 Hi all,

Just updated the May, 2016 Redondo Beach home sales in our area. Sales are still showing an upward trend although overall inventory remains comparatively static! For more information or if you’d like to find out what your home may be worth check out Cecily Lee’s website at cecilylee.com or give Cecily a call on 310-376-5673

redondo-beach-old zoom by Mike-Hope

Redondo Beach by Mike Hope

NEIGHBORHOOD HOME SALES

May 2016 Townhome sales in our neighborhood

ADDRESS SQUARE FT BED BATH YR BUILT SALES PRICE DOM LOT SQ FT SALE DATE
622 N Guadalupe Ave #B 2336 3 2.5 1989 $865,000 110 — 05/27/16
225 S Helberta Ave #A 2038 3 2.5 1988 $925,000 148 — 05/27/16
211 S Lucia Ave #5 2532 3 2.5 1987 $950,000 60 — 05/06/16
232 N Irena Ave #A 2170 4 2.5 1989 $1,065,000 210 — 05/27/16
609 N Lucia Ave #A 1781 3 3.5 1998 $1,100,000 8 — 05/13/16
209 Guadalupe Ave #B 2604 4 4.5 2015 $1,429,000 11 — 05/30/16

 

May 2016 Single Family sales in our neighborhood

ADDRESS SQUARE FT BED BATH YR BUILT SALES PRICE DOM LOT SQ FT SALE DATE
807 El Redondo Ave 2300 3 2.5 1973 $1,368,000 78 4,000 05/23/16


Information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Cecily Lee, Redondo Beach Realtor, Redondo Beach Homes for Sale and Redondo Beach CA Real Estate

Thank you for taking a look…

Mike Hope
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Hi all,

Thought you might like to check out REDBUBBLE, it’s a great place to showcase your art work and maybe make a few bucks selling some items. I put some of my photos up and have already sold a couple of items. You can turn your art or photos into phone cases, ipad covers, wall art or apparel, including T-shirts, Leggings and other cool stuff…

Take a look and let me know what you think…

Oh yeah and it’s FREE!!!

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Thanks for taking a look…

Mike-Hope