We had such a great time at the South Coast Farms pumpkin patch in San Juan Capistrano yesterday. It was smaller than the Peltzer Farms we went to last year in Temecula but had some fun activities set up for the kids. Gavin made some cider, strung beads, ground some corn, and washed clothes the old fashioned way on a board in a tub of water! Gavin picked out a couple of perfect pumpkins and one is already carved into a jack-o-lantern.

All these images were taken with the Canon 14mm 2.8L which is a wider than wide angle lens.  It is not practical at all but oh what fun I had with this lens.  I think the two weeks I spent with this lens helped me get out of a funk I was in with my photography.  It just helped to give me a new perspective.  I was sad to see it go but I have to keep saving for that 35mm 1.4L which I know I will be able to use for so many more things.  The 14mm gives a really interesting view and DOF that is unique but doesn’t fit my typical shooting style.

We started off with a little food and live music at The Tin Fish.

Tilted buildings anyone?

Then it was time to get to the seats (great view of the field & Baker bear was along dressed in his Padres outfit).