Sunday, December 28, 2014

Hollywoodland Walk

28 December 2014:

We went for a walk in what was once known as Hollywoodland, a neighborhood started in the 1920's by movie moguls and newspaper publishers as an enclave for the rich and famous. It is located directly below the famous Hollywood sign. We followed a hike described in the book "Secret Stairs: A walking guide to the historic staircases of Los Angeles", by Charles Fleming. Top photo shows a descent of the third of six staircases traversed in the walk. The second picture (by Rika) shows an up and coming Hollywood starlet (aka Lisa) drinking her iced tea in the local cafe, and the bottom picture shows the starlet as she gazes at the Los Angeles skyline from the Hollywoodland heights.

Canon 5D






Saturday, December 27, 2014

Energy


27 December 2014:

From a walk through the Christmas lights display in south Torrance this evening.

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Friday, December 26, 2014

Playing tourist



26 December 2014:

Top - a visit to the LA Maritime Museum in San Pedro, and Lisa checks out an anti-aircraft gun.

Bottom - a short hike along the cliff tops, western side of Palos Verdes

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Thursday, December 25, 2014

Eyes


25 December 2014:

We all got salt and pepper shakers from Lily for Christmas.

Canon 5D, 50mm, f/1.8, 1/40 sec, ISO 1000

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Surfing Lesson


23 December 2014:

And what a beautiful day it was.

Canon 5D