Category Archives: Southern California

Feb 07

Photo-a-Day 2013: Week 5

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The 2013 photo project reaches February. Enjoy the newest images!

29-JAN-2013: A long-exposure shot of a fountain outside the USC Campus Center.

29-JAN-2013: A long-exposure shot of a fountain at the USC Campus Center.

30-JAN-2013: Yes, a photo of a TV screen isn't very exciting. But this game sure was the best thing that happened on this day. Dropping down the clarity makes it a little more arty.

30-JAN-2013: Yes, a photo of a TV screen isn’t very exciting. But this game sure was the best thing that happened on this day. Dropping down the clarity makes it a little more arty.

31-JAN-2013: Cool colors on these bottles at a bar hosting an industry event.

31-JAN-2013: Cool colors on these bottles at a bar hosting an industry event.

1-FEB-2013: The infamous 16th at TPC Scottsdale during the Phoenix Open. Yes, it's as fun as you've heard.

1-FEB-2013: The infamous 16th at TPC Scottsdale during the Phoenix Open. Yes, it’s as fun as you’ve heard.

2-FEB-2013: A great relaxing afternoon in Arizona with a couple of my favorite people.

2-FEB-2013: A great relaxing afternoon in Arizona with a couple of my favorite people.

3-FEB-2013: Still life with Bourbon (dynasty) glass.

3-FEB-2013: Still life with Bourbon (dynasty) glass.

4-FEB-2013: Sitting on the window bench in the apartment on a foggy night.

4-FEB-2013: Sitting on the window bench in the apartment on a foggy night.

Jan 29

Photo-a-Day 2013: Week 4

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The big photo project for 2013 reaches its fourth week. Enjoy the newest images!

22-JAN-2013: Who knew "Southeastern Wisconsin's largest managed prairie" had a stoner for a caretaker?

22-JAN-2013: Who knew “Southeastern Wisconsin’s largest managed prairie” had a stoner for a caretaker?

23-JAN-2013: Late night work, must be getting close to Expo time.

23-JAN-2013: Late night work, must be getting close to Expo time.

24-JAN-2013: The AT&T (formerly Transamerica) Tower, L.A.'s first high-rise. I worked here for 2+ years in the mid-90s.

24-JAN-2013: The AT&T (formerly Transamerica) Tower, L.A.’s first high-rise. I worked here for 2+ years in the mid-90s.

25-JAN-2013: Pershing Square palm trees can't hide the DTLA skyline.

25-JAN-2013: Pershing Square palm trees and some evening drizzle can’t hide the DTLA skyline.

26-JAN-2013: Craft beer bottles for recycling at a friend's housewarming/open house in the I.E.

26-JAN-2013: Craft beer bottles for recycling at a friend’s housewarming/open house in the I.E.

27-JAN-2013: This image from Sunday's dinner table lent itself to some interesting de-saturation.

27-JAN-2013: This image from Sunday’s dinner table lent itself to some interesting de-saturation.

28-JAN-2013: Crawling on the 110 northbound at 6:30 on a Monday evening.

28-JAN-2013: Crawling on the 110 northbound at 6:30 on a Monday evening.

Jan 25

Photo-a-Day 2013: Week 3

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If you’re following along, you already know about my “Photo of the Day” project on the blog. Along with my Lyric of the Day (#LOTD2013) project on Twitter, I’m keeping my senses of sight and sound active every day.

Here are the images from the third full week of 2013:

A chilly nighttime view west on Wilshire Blvd. from my building's rooftop pool deck.

15 JAN 2013: A chilly nighttime view west on Wilshire Blvd. from my building’s rooftop pool deck.

16 JAN 2013: Southbound Hope Street from the L.A. Public Library steps.

16 JAN 2013: Southbound Hope Street from the L.A. Public Library steps.

17 JAN 2013: I also stood here 19 years before on a sunny Monday after the Northridge earthquake.

17 JAN 2013: I also stood here 19 years before on a sunny Monday after the Northridge earthquake.

18 JAN 2013: My office window affords great sunset views in the winter.

18 JAN 2013: My office window affords great sunset views in the winter.

19 JAN 2013: I like how this image the raising of the banner lent itself to some playing around with color and clarity.

19 JAN 2013: I like how this image of the raising of the banner lent itself to some playing around with color and clarity.

20 JAN 2013: Eating a quick pre-concert dinner, I thought this sign across the Sunset Strip offered interesting fonts, colors and angles.

20 JAN 2013: Eating a quick pre-concert dinner, I thought this sign across the Sunset Strip offered interesting fonts, colors and angles.

21 JAN 2013: 7 degrees Fahrenheit, just west of I-94 in southeastern Wisconsin. Cheese ... what else?

21 JAN 2013: 7 degrees Fahrenheit, just west of I-94 in southeastern Wisconsin. Cheese … what else?