Ricardo Breceda was born in Durango, Mexico. After College, Ricardo became an Elementary School Teacher. Disappointed with the salary teachers receive in Mexico, Ricardo moved to California staying with his brother while learning a new trade. Ricardo worked his way up from dishwasher at an El Torito Restaurant to manager of a restaurant on his…
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Metal Dinosaurs in the Desert – part 2 of 2
It’s time to head south on Borrego Springs Road from Palm Canyon Drive. The road will curve east after approximately 3 ¼ miles and on your right you will come across several Sabretooth Cats and Horses. You’ll have to decide if you wish to drive off road a bit or view them all on foot. …
Metal Dinosaurs in the Desert – part 1 of 2
I made the 200+ mile drive to Borrego Springs, California to see the famous metal sculptures of Ricardo Breceda. To arrive at sunrise, I had to leave home at 3:00 am. Sunrise provides great lighting for photographing these wonderful works of art. It also allowed me to avoid the rush hour traffic. There are 129…