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May 16

Photo-A-Day 2013: Week 18

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The calendar flipped from April to May in the midst of the 18th week of 2013. And it was another much-needed week spent mainly in and around the apartment in downtown. However, a Dodger game, a visit to USC’s campus and a Kings playoff game did add a little spice to the week’s images.

Remember, to see any image full size, just click right on it! Let’s take a look at the photos from April 29-May 5. Enjoy!

29-APR-2013: As you can imagine, once this box was opened, the contents didn't last long.

29-APR-2013: As you can imagine, once this box was opened, the contents didn’t last long.

30-APR-2013: With a 30-game ticket plan this season, I wonder if I will actually tire of these for the first time in my life.

30-APR-2013: With a 30-game ticket plan this season, I wonder if I will actually tire of these for the first time in my life.

1-MAY-2013: The clock on the Logitech Squeezebox on my office desk. Probably the clock I consult the most outside of my iPhone.

1-MAY-2013: The clock on the Logitech Squeezebox on my office desk. Probably the clock I consult the most outside of my iPhone.

2-MAY-2013: A tree springing to life near the VonKleinSmid Center at USC on a sunny Thursday.

2-MAY-2013: A tree springing to life near the VonKleinSmid Center at USC on a sunny Thursday.

3-MAY-2013: Looking down on the lower tier of Grand Avenue in DTLA through the open median of the upper tier.

3-MAY-2013: Looking down on the lower tier of Grand Avenue in DTLA through the open median of the upper tier.

4-MAY-2013: After a Kings goal, just another moment to realize that there's nothing like playoff hockey.

4-MAY-2013: After a Kings goal, just another moment to realize that there’s nothing like playoff hockey.

5-MAY-2013: A nighttime b&w of the fountain in the courtyard of the 505 Flower complex in DTLA.

5-MAY-2013: A nighttime b&w of the fountain in the courtyard of the 505 Flower complex in DTLA.

Apr 23

Photo-a-Day 2013: Week 13

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It’s been a busy few weeks since the last post, but I am about ready to get caught up on the Photo-a-Day project on the blog!

For this week’s images, I’m cutting the images to six days in order to coincide with the final day (and Sunday) of March. Until now, the weekly updates have run on a Tuesday-thru-Monday schedule, since New Year’s Day was a Tuesday. But this natural break at the end of the first quarter allows a simple change to a normalized Monday-thru-Sunday schedule from here on out.

These photos revolve heavily around downtown Los Angeles. Let’s take a look (and remember, to see a larger version of any image, just click on the image you want to expand).

26-MAR-2013: Wishing on a full moon over Hope Street, DTLA.

26-MAR-2013: Wishing on a full moon over Hope Street, DTLA.

27-MAR-2013: Nighttime lights in DTLA highrises through my living room blinds.

27-MAR-2013: Highrise lights in DTLA through my living room blinds.

28-MAR-2013: Some things never change, like rows of beach cruisers lining the walkways of the USC campus.

28-MAR-2013: Some things never change, like rows of beach cruisers lining the walkways of the USC campus.

29-MAR-2013: One reason why DTLA's Golden Gopher is one of my favorite bars.

29-MAR-2013: One of many reasons why DTLA’s Golden Gopher is one of my favorite bars.

30-MAR-2013: Plenty of samples across the bar at Angel City Brewery's tasting room in DTLA.

30-MAR-2013: Plenty of samples across the bar at Angel City Brewery’s tasting room in DTLA.

31-MAR-2013: Gloomy weather was no match for mimosas during brunch at Gladstone's in Malibu.

31-MAR-2013: Gloomy weather was no match for bottomless mimosas during Easter brunch at Gladstone’s in Malibu.

Mar 24

Photo-a-Day 2013: Week 11

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The 11th week of 2013 was the first full week spent in L.A. in some time. From St. Patrick’s Day celebrations (and a more personal one) to some tasty food, this is the week that was March 12-18! (Remember, to see any of these images full size, simply click on the picture!)

12-MAR-2013: After yoga class a block away, I snagged this image of the classic Eastern clocktower in DTLA.

12-MAR-2013: After yoga class a block away, I snagged this image of the classic Eastern Building clocktower in DTLA.

13-MAR-2013: Close-up of champagne bottles atop a wine rack in our living room.

13-MAR-2013: Close-up of champagne bottles atop a wine rack in our living room.

14-MAR-2013: The house band at O'Brien's in Santa Monica is getting a little help from an employee of Media Design Group, during the company's annual St. Pat's party.

14-MAR-2013: The house band at O’Brien’s in Santa Monica is getting a little help from an employee of Media Design Group, during the company’s annual St. Pat’s party.

15-MAR-2013: I was surprised by this "bouquet" of chocolate dipped strawberries, celebrating a special day.

15-MAR-2013: I was surprised by this “bouquet” of chocolate dipped strawberries, celebrating a special day.

16-MAR-2013: Looks like a traffic stop? Nah, just part of yet another film shoot in DTLA.

16-MAR-2013: Looks like a traffic stop? Nah, just part of yet another film shoot in DTLA.

17-MAR-2013: About 15,000 people apparently came through Casey's 20-hour-long St. Patrick's Day Festival in DTLA this year.

17-MAR-2013: About 15,000 people apparently came through Casey’s 20-hour-long St. Patrick’s Day Festival in DTLA this year.

18-MAR-2013: This "Poulet Basquaise" was delayed 2 days by stove issues. It was worth the wait!

18-MAR-2013: This “Poulet Basquaise” was delayed 2 days by stove issues. It was worth the wait!