Today there's a new venue for the Manhattan Beach Farmer's Market!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

An old parking garage is being torn down and since it's near our former marketplace, it was decided to move the market to this new venue! Much larger, with more space for each vendor and lots of room for the happy customers! (me included!)

Hope you enjoy!

[Permanut]

1. And even more pics..

Win - win for us!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Aw, thank you so much, my dear Permanut!

Knowing how you feel makes me feel very happy! I had a great time today too.

[Walleye]

3. I like all of these shots, especially the figs and the backlit jars of honey

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Thanks so much, my dear Walleye!

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When I saw the backlit jars of honey, I knew I had to get those! Backlit is one of my big favs. The figs are top with me as well.

[2naSalit]

4. Looks like a nice place!

I really like that marigold and the next one, whatever those flowers are.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thanks so much, my dear 2naSalit!

It's really nice--a lot more spread out with more room for everybody.

I wanted to see how close I could get to the marigolds! (I'm thinking I want a macro lens!) And those flowers (the ones that look like they've got stitches?) So beautiful!

[2naSalit]

7. I am addicted to macro...

Though I only have what's in my clunky point/shoot. It's a decent lens. I have a technique that I'm sure you'll appreciate, I'll put the glass right up against the subject and back off from there. I want to see the pollen grains, dangit.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. I hear you! I almost feel that way too! But I want clarity and beauty!

Andy had a 60 mm macro lens and I've been eying it on a website. I have to think about how much use I'd get out of it and then I pause.

Someday, maybe . . .

[2naSalit]

14. I'll tell you...

You'll use it far more than you think, like at the farmer's market because all those closer closeups you imagine but can't reach... you might never go back!

When Ilook for a camera, anymore, I check to see the macro capabilities first.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. Damn, but you're good! IF I buy it, it'll be all your fault! Nah, just kidding.

What you're telling me are things I've said to myself. And around the house, any budding plant isn't safe from this lens!

I"m still thinking about it.

[2naSalit]

17. Well...

Next time you feel like splurging on something, if I were you, I'd get the lens.

[Mousetoescamper]

8. I'm with Walleye on the luminous honey and boxes of blue.

Splendid photos!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Thanks so much, my dear Mousetoescamper!

Boxes of blue? The berries? Not sure what you mean.

Glad you enjoyed. I did wonder if you were going to leave a comment! Glad you did.

[Mousetoescamper]

11. The blue boxes of blue fruit.

I was watching Kamala's magnificent speech.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. That's what I thought! Thanks for clarifying.

I was taking a nap and didn't see her speech. I"m sure I'll catch some bits later.

She's damn good.

[Easterncedar]

13. Sunshine for the soul

Thanks, Peggy! I was at my market in Maine today for the best feta in the world, and picked up a giant (6.5 lb) cabbage, deciding there and then to try again to make sauerkraut. It’s in my gorgeous fermenting jar right now. I love going to the farmers market!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Thank you for your beautiful comments, my dear Easterncedar!

I'm so glad you were able to go and fulfill a dream. Hope it works out.

Sunshine for the soul is exactly right!

[Easterncedar]

18. In stressful times it's important to celebrate together

You always bring the beauty and joy to share with this community. I appreciate your art and the gifts of the farmers and nature that you capture so skillfully. Thanks again and always. You truly do make the world a better place.

I mean it.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Awww, my dear Easterncedar . . .

That was such a beautiful statement. How can I adequately thank you? I am deeply touched.

I always will try to make the world a better place.

[niyad]

20. Oh, Ms. Peggy, what beautiful, sun-drenched fall colours! And, even if just

my imagination, even the images feel more expansive. Sounds like a win for everyone involved. Thank you for sharing!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. Thank you so much, my dear niyad!

I just got done with dinner and that kept me from answering you sooner. Mea culpa!

It's a very expansive venue. Lots of room for everyone, vendors, shoppers and all of us.

It definitely is a win!

And you know how I feel about sharing.