Fingers

Venice Beach, CA -- Meet "Fingers." He said he got his name because his right hand fingers were chopped off. Each time I asked him what happened, I got a different story. Fingers often dresses in drag for the attention. It got mine.

Cat Watch

Sierra Madre, Ca -- A cat looks out over a narrow, residential road as cars and people rush by.

On Short Final at LAX

Los Angeles, CA -- There is a place at Los Angeles International Airport where jets swoop over the heads of onlookers before touching down.

Portrait of a Vendor

Venice Beach, CA -- One of the joys in my life is giving to those less fortunate. In Venice Beach, hundreds of local vendors set up shop on the walkway selling their goods and services. While some make a decent living, many are on the edge of homelessness and have very little, let alone a photograph of themselves.

Sometimes I shoot portraits of locals and hand them a picture the following week. This young man was thrilled to have a photo of he and his father.

Happy Halloween

All the scary creatures seem to emerge on this day.

Solar Environment

Anaheim, CA -- Next door to Disneyland (literally), is the Anaheim Convention Center where the Solar Power International 09 was held this week.

It took me five hours to walk the show. Thousands of business people from all over the world swarmed the floor with bags stuffed with literature on the latest solar technology. I was there on business--photography is not my vocation but I was tempted to go back after work and use up a couple SD cards on all the fascinating people and gadgets. Instead, I made contacts, and did business like the men in the glass booth which, of course, pays for my avocation: photography.

Your's Truly

Los Angeles, CA -- It's hard to resist a good restroom, graffiti on the mirror and a self-portrait in LA.

Honey in a Mason Lot

El Monte, Ca -- A queen bee attracts workers in a Masonic Temple parking lot. Not sure whether the bees were Africanized or not, I got as close as I could without disturbing the frenzied friends. The sound of my shutter clicking eventually got the attention of three, hot-tempered buzzers. They took after me but I pulled away and ran back to my car.

"I'm coming to join you, Elizabeth!"

Pasadena, CA -- During a short walk the other day I couldn't help but notice this classic collection of vehicles in front of Fyre Guard. I paused for a few moments and waiting for either Fred or Lamont to pull up. I swear I saw a silhouette of Esther in the doorway as well as heard the TV show's theme song in the background. At least I had hope.

End of Season

Arcadia, CA -- Although their team won, the coming of the seasons end is a reality. Now they prepare for the playoffs.