Farmer's Market

I used to think that Farmer's market was something that one commonly observed in Europe, until I saw and went to a few in San Diego, CA. Granted they are not as elaborate as the ones I have seen in Europe, the idea and execution is well laid out. Locally grown "organic" fresh fruits and vegetables, people walking around with their recyclable cloth bags filled with goodies, vendors and local artists selling all sorts of home-made stuff, foods and flavors of various cuisine that satiates the appetite of the average Joe, etc. In short, its a Disneyland for the "foodies" (a.k.a the food lovers). Here are some pictures taken through the eye of an amateur photographer and a non-foodie.

Pollen invaded.

A mask from Africa.

Medley of flowers.

"Free Spirit" the clown.

That smile again ...

Fragrant basil.

Juicy strawberries.

Colorful tomatoes.

Wild cactus.

More cactus.

Baby potatoes.

In line for tomatoes?

Jungle of cactus.

Cheeeeeeezzzzzz!

Bunch of crisp grapes.

Blueberries.

Variety in colors of tomatoes

Stacked carrots.

Orange beets!

Sweet grapefruit.

Balsamic vinegar.

Sun flower.

Meat lovers -- THE sausage.

Bright red rose.

Pictures were taking using the Canon macro lens at La Jolla Farmer's Market, CA. La Jolla's Farmer Market is open on Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm.