HUNTINGTON GARDEN HUMMINGBIRDS

TRELLIS
TRELLIS

 

HUMMINGBIRD PRETENDER
HUMMINGBIRD PRETENDER

CHINESE GARDEN

CHINESE GARDEN
BUTTERFLY
BUTTERFLY
HUMMINGBIRD 9
HUMMINGBIRD 9
HUMMINGBIRD 8
HUMMINGBIRD 8
HUMMINGBIRD 7
HUMMINGBIRD 7
HUMMINGBIRD 6
HUMMINGBIRD 6
HUMMINGBIRD 4
HUMMINGBIRD 4
HUMMINGBIRD 3
HUMMINGBIRD 3
HUMMINGBIRD 2
HUMMINGBIRD 2
HUMMINGBIRD 1
HUMMINGBIRD 1

I never tire of watching hummingbirds. They seem to love the Agaphantus, and here the blue more than the white.

DECO LOS ANGELES

LITTLE SISTER TO THE EASTERN
LITTLE SISTER TO THE EASTERN
MAIL BOX OVIATT BUILDING
MAIL BOX OVIATT BUILDING
ELEVATOR CALL PANEL OVIATT BUILDING
ELEVATOR CALL PANEL OVIATT BUILDING
INTERIOR DECORATION OF OVIATT BUILDING
INTERIOR DECORATION OF OVIATT BUILDING
LALIQUE GLASS
LALIQUE GLASS
EASTERN BUILDING ENTRANCE
EASTERN BUILDING ENTRANCE
EASTERN BUILDIING
EASTERN BUILDIING

The architectural heritage of Los Angeles is incredibly deep and rich. The art Moderne (art Deco) era is no exception. The Eastern building is the icon in Los Angeles, just as Radio City Music Hall or the Chrysler building are in New York.

UNION STATION LOS ANGELES

WAITING
WAITING
WAITING FOR THE TRAIN
WAITING FOR THE TRAIN
DOME
DOME
ANGLES AND SHAPES
ANGLES AND SHAPES
DOOR AND DETAIL
DOOR AND DETAIL
TICKETS
TICKETS
ONE OF THE GARDENS
ONE OF THE GARDENS
OUTSIDE
OUTSIDE
MAIN HALL
MAIN HALL
LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES

Union Station in Los Angeles is another architectural marvel. It was too difficult to make it part of a group entry, as it deserves more attention. Waiting is never a pleasant thing to do, but if you must, I cannot imagine a more agreeable environment. inside and out it makes the best of what can be difficult.

DOWNTOWN FACES

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HUNGARY AT JACK IN THE BOX
HUNGARY AT JACK IN THE BOX
BUSY STREET
BUSY STREET
BUSINESS DISCUSSION
BUSINESS DISCUSSION
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
BIRTHDAY GIRL
BIRTHDAY GIRL
ICE CREAM PUSH CART
ICE CREAM PUSH CART

L A DAZE

SCIENTOLOGY CELEBRITY CENTER
SCIENTOLOGY CELEBRITY CENTER
STAR WARZ
STAR WARZ
STREETS OF HOLLYWOOD
STREETS OF HOLLYWOOD
EVERY IMAGE IS A SOUVENIR
EVERY IMAGE IS A SOUVENIR
LOS ANGELES POWER AND WATER
LOS ANGELES POWER AND WATER
MEL'S
MEL’S
ANOTHER BLACK AND WHITE
ANOTHER BLACK AND WHITE

Walking, yes walking in Hollywood there is not limit to the sights. There are architectural riches not to be believed. Of course people watching at an equally remarkable level. Those who desperately want to be seen and those who just want to be themselves.

LOS ANGELES OLD AND NEW

 

GETTY STAIRS
GETTY STAIRS
GETTY GARDEN
GETTY GARDEN
GETTY FOUNTAIN
GETTY FOUNTAIN
GETTY VISITORS
GETTY VISITORS
GETTY DECORATIVE ARTS
GETTY DECORATIVE ARTS

There truly is something for everyone in Los Angeles.

BROADWAY LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES THEATRE 4
LOS ANGELES THEATRE 4

 

CHILDREN'S ROOM 2
CHILDREN’S ROOM 2
CHILDREN'S ROOM
CHILDREN’S ROOM

LOS ANGELES LADIES ROOMLOS ANGELES LADIES ROOM

LOS ANGELES FOUNTAIN
LOS ANGELES FOUNTAIN
LOS ANGELES GRAND STAIRCASE
LOS ANGELES GRAND STAIRCASE
THE LOS ANGELES THEATRE
THE LOS ANGELES THEATRE
CHOCOLATE FACTORY 2
CHOCOLATE FACTORY 2
CHOCOLATE FACTORY
CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Today was the tour I have been waiting to do for 8 years. Broadway in downtown Los Angeles.

The Chocolate Factory, hidden away for years, is now destined to become a trendy restaurant.

The Los Angeles Theatre, I was in once before when Justin Timberlake was making a music video, but I had only a small camera, this time I was able to take photographs without interfering with anyone.

There are so many more treasures here in Los Angeles, some already gone; some saved thanks to the efforts of the Los Angeles Conservancy.

 

BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS

TATOOS ON THE BOULEVARD
TATOOS ON THE BOULEVARD
CHINESE THEATRE
CHINESE THEATRE
POLISHING THE STARS
POLISHING THE STARS
DANCING WITH MICHAEL
DANCING WITH MICHAEL
EGYPTIAN THEATRE
EGYPTIAN THEATRE
PIG N' WHISTLE
PIG N’ WHISTLE
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GOOD LIFE ON THE STRIP
LIVIN' ON THE STREET
LIVIN’ ON THE STREET
HOLLYWOOD'S IMAGE OF ITSELF
HOLLYWOOD’S IMAGE OF ITSELF
TATOOS ON THE BOULEVARD
TATOOS ON THE BOULEVARD

For me it is always a fascinating view on life in the city of dreams.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

When the children were young we used to drive to see the christmas lights some of which were year round efforts. These are from Los Angeles where I still have trouble reconciling the christmas season. Somehow I imagine christmas, particularly a white christmas among the trees being a New England tradition. Silly as this might be, even when I know better, somehow I still hold that thought in my mind.

DANCING COWBOY

Dancing cowboy, I was on my way somewhere else and could not stop to take good photographs, hoping he would still be working when I returned. No such luck; so these are the best I have. I have a friend who says “the best camera you have, is the one you have with you”. It applies to the images as well. You have to stop and take the photo.