Serving OB, the Peninsula and San Diego Beaches
By Terry Ratner
Shooting pictures has been a part of my life for years, beginning as a component for most of my writing.
Over the course of my life, I’ve experienced both the democratizing and the addictive natures of photography.
I practice it like any discipline one loves—obsessively, many times creating havoc in my personal life.
“OK, that’s enough. Put the camera down.”
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virginiamae on Check Out the Sink Holes in This Vintage Photo of Sunset Cliffs: “Larry OB, this is amazing! I am surprised to find that you posted your experience with the seawall at the…” May 13, 20:06
nostalgic on Check Out the Sink Holes in This Vintage Photo of Sunset Cliffs: “Wonderful to see your comments again! For those of you who don’t know Larry, he is a true expert. He…” May 13, 19:31
Ned on During Draconian Budget Cutbacks, City Wants to Build $32 Million Seawall in Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Where Seawalls Are Prohibited: “This is a foolish expenditure. The sea always wins.” May 13, 16:56
La Playa Heritage on During Draconian Budget Cutbacks, City Wants to Build $32 Million Seawall in Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Where Seawalls Are Prohibited: “Videos of the City of San Diego’s Engineering and Capitol Project Department’s Community Informational Meeting on Tuesday 03/12/2026 at the…” May 13, 16:08
Geoff Page on A Rebuttal to ‘Framing the News About Bicycling?’: ““a lot of circles in SD criticize this website as a whole.” What “circles” can you possibly be referring to…” May 13, 15:58 Geoff Page on A Rebuttal to ‘Framing the News About Bicycling?’: “Did it ever occur to you that Pats comment was made because she expected the death count to actually be…” May 13, 12:39 Geoff Page on A Rebuttal to ‘Framing the News About Bicycling?’: “The point I argued was that the cycling was using cycling accidents disingenuously, no, it was worse than that, dishonestly,…” May 13, 12:36
Larry OB on Check Out the Sink Holes in This Vintage Photo of Sunset Cliffs: “Was it a website with bellyboards and lamaroos? Getting back to that vintage photo of Sunset Cliffs…those sinkholes are sometimes…” May 13, 11:57
Jim Waterson on ‘We Have the Data’ : A Powerful Case for Preservation in San Diego: “300 instead of 700? My mistake. Yet that, the City Heights addition, and the others are far more likely the…” May 13, 11:11 nostalgic on Check Out the Sink Holes in This Vintage Photo of Sunset Cliffs: “Can you believe this? I have a copy of your old website, dated 2004. I downloaded it when you said…” May 13, 10:04
Javier Espinoza on A Rebuttal to ‘Framing the News About Bicycling?’: “Your post is a good example of quality journalism on this site, however, the way you use the information of…” May 13, 09:20
Norman DeWitt on Colorado Billionaire Behind Harmony Grove Project Uses California Legislature to Circumvent Courts: “The State Legislature sells us down the drain pt. 5387.” May 13, 09:07
John O. on Colorado Billionaire Behind Harmony Grove Project Uses California Legislature to Circumvent Courts: “Good luck fighting that. The days of grassroots wins against deep pockets and corruption are long gone.” May 13, 08:39
Sorry not Sorry on A Rebuttal to ‘Framing the News About Bicycling?’: ““Research from Toronto, New York, and Portland has shown that bike lanes often improve business. Cyclists shop more frequently than…” May 13, 07:54 Larry OB on Check Out the Sink Holes in This Vintage Photo of Sunset Cliffs: “Yes, guilty as charged. About twenty five years ago, I discovered a failing seawall South of Adair Street. One of…” May 12, 21:59
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Great shots, Terry! You capture some very interesting individuals and make us see all sides.
OB is just loaded with twisted characters. I love that you capture them in all of their glory!
Hey Terry. The steampunk shredder is “Felix The FireCat” I’m a local OB fire entertainer that spins during our epic subsets 3-5 nights a week. Do you want to do an actual story on me? I’d be happy to be featured in the OB Rag and I have TONS of amazing pictures in mice an beach.
Where did you find a sumo guy in OB. Very cool pics.