Situations

Some Altadena memories. Over the course of many ye

Some Altadena memories. Over the course of many years I had the pleasure of visiting the famed Zorthian ranch. A truly wondrous place that houses the creative spirit of that foothill community. As a living entity it grows and changes and blossoms. It was recently burned by the Eaton fire but it will be back, the spirit is too strong to fade away. I had an opportunity to photograph its patriarch, Jirayr Zorthian, and many years later his beautiful muse, Jennifer Fabos Patton at the ranch. It all comes to mind on this first day of spring 2025 as life wakes up again. I wish the best for their creative community and look forward to once again feeling that spirit.

Evening clouds from Ascot Hills . . . #losangeles

Evening clouds from Ascot Hills
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#losangeles #skyline #landscapephotography #timelapse #cloudscape #elsereno #ascothillspark

Buzz’n at the annual Hive Gallery photography ex

Buzz’n at the annual Hive Gallery photography exhibit - Vintage Daydream, with the usual suspects. A fun time was had by all. The show is up until the 29th so come by and buy!
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#dtla #galleryrow #losangeles #fineartphotography #gallery #supportartists

Tomorrow night - Vintage Daydream . . . #dtla #hi

Tomorrow night - Vintage Daydream
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#dtla #historiccore #galleryrow #hivegallery #fineart #photography #artphotography #analogphotography #filmphotography #buyphotography #buyart #supportartists #buyartordie

This Saturday, March 8th, it’s time to march on

This Saturday, March 8th, it’s time to march on over to DTLA and show support. Get your stomping boots on, fly your sign and wave your flag. Also, there is a beautiful collection of photography by the @hivegalleryphoto regulars- including yours truly-opening that evening. Come by, decompress, and take in the beauty that is a Vintage Daydream. See you there!

Morning comes . . . #pasadena #altadena #eatonfire

Morning comes
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#pasadena #altadena #eatonfire #calfire #california #wildfire #landscape #landscapephotography

Calm winds and good air over the Culver stairs for

Calm winds and good air over the Culver stairs for a Sunday sunset but leery of the wind forecast for the coming week. Fires still less than 20% contained around the Palisades but thankfully Eaton at 33%.
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#california #southland #wildfire #calfire #palisadesfire #eatonfire

The Altadena fire takes off on the wildest winds I

The Altadena fire takes off on the wildest winds I think I’ve ever felt. This was shot at about 7:06 PM. A huge swath of Altadena is under evacuation orders as of 9 PM and the winds are expected to increase. Stay safe my Altadena neighbors.

Update - as of 9 AM Wednesday the area around Lake Ave north of New York Dr. has burned.
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#altadenafire #socalfire #wildfire #calfire #eatonfire #pasadenafiredepartment

I know the roads down which your life will drive…

… and so it begins, again. Best wishes for a new

… and so it begins, again. Best wishes for a new year with gratitude for every day.

#ladodgers #dodgerfans #dtla #losangeles

#ladodgers #dodgerfans #dtla #losangeles

Visions of Manuelito . In a world of don’t and

Visions of Manuelito
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In a world of don’t and no I had made a friend that would say yes to whatever caught my eye. I am forever grateful to “Don Manueito” for the seed he planted so many years ago.
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#photography #cyanotype #largeformat #grandfather #memoir #polaroid #swinger

Love Cats . . . #masks

Love Cats
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#masks

Catching up with downtown LA street artist and poe

Catching up with downtown LA street artist and poet, Wildlife as he repaired one of his pieces in historic Indian Alley. The secluded alleyway on the fringe of skid row is home to many murals commemorating Native American culture.
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#losangeles #dtla #dtlamurals #indianalley #skidrowlosangeles #artist #poet #streetart #streetartist #film #yashicad #mediumformatfilm #kodakfilm #tmax400

#losangeles #dtla

#losangeles #dtla