Walker in Old LA

Olvera Street, Los Angeles

Pasadena Red Cars

Pasadena -- Yours Truly and wife Amber pose for a quick shot at the Pasadena Museum of History.

Walking 282 Feet Below Sea Level

Death Valley -- Bad Water Basin is the lowest point in North America. A few hours drive to the West stands the highest point in the lower 48 States. It is the starting point of the Badwater 135, taking athletes from Bad Water 135 miles to Mt. Whitney at over 14,000 ft. Next year, however, Death Valley National Park put a moratorium on foot and cycling races through the desert until they can find a way to make it safer.

Dog Utterly Dwarfed by Giant Cow

Near Death Valley -- Our dog is taken off-guard by a huge statue of a cow.

Hole In The Wall

Mojave Desert -- Winter is a good time to visit our neighboring deserts. In Los Angeles, we are blessed to have both the Mojave (high desert) and Colorado (low desert).

Pictured here are winter visitors exploring the rocky wonderland of Hole In The Wall, about three hours from Los Angeles. 

Modern Christmas 50s Style

Altadena, CA -- My wife and I had the great privileged of shooting our dear friend's Christmas card photos for 2013. Each year they have a theme. This year it's all about the 50s.

Merry Christmas Remembered

Pasadena, CA -- For the last decade or more, media, schools and other institutions have been substituting "Merry Christmas" for "Happy Holidays." We are told that by saying "Merry Christmas," it may offend those that may not recognize or celebrate Christmas. Yet I bet most that make that claim receive "Christmas presents."

I am now 52 years old and not once in my travels have I been asked not to mentioned the name Christmas. In fact, I go out of my way to say "Merry Christmas" to all strangers and business customers in Los Angeles.

This year in particular, I've noticed more and more department store employees using the salutation of "Merry Christmas." How refreshing! Those that do say "Happy Holidays," I will usually say "Merry Christmas" back or ask them what holiday they are referring to. In every instance so far..., they smile (as if I gave them permission), and say "Merry Christmas" back to me.

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Inside View of One's Kitchen Cabinet

Los Angeles, CA --

Old Town Los Angeles

Los

Spider Woman In The Mud

Acton, CA -- Mud-loving contest of the Hot an Dirty Mud Run slides to the finish line with style. More photos of other runners -- Click Here>>

Happy Birthday America

Sierra Madre -- "Thank you, all you Vets out there!"

 

What Word do You See?

Angeles National Forest (Los Angeles) -- This weekend was supposed to be one of the hottest on record. LA valleys were well over 100F degrees, but high in the mountains above LA, we enjoyed much cooler temps.

About the photo: After completing a long section of our backpack trip (22 miles total) with the Boy Scouts, we all enjoyed telling stories around the campfire. I thought I would snap one shot just for the heck of it. I didn't notice what was hidden in the image until now. I did not manipulate this photo in any way.

Perfect for the weather we are having...

Food That Blooms

Pasadena -- While taking a walk last night, I came across a flowering artichoke. I don't think I've ever seen one before.

West of Eden

Idlehour, Angeles National Forest -- One of the joys we often partake in is enjoying our local mountain treasures. Here, the waters flow, the birds sing and the insects buzz, filling the canyon with a symphony of music. On this day, we did not see a single person, only the supernatural presents of God--we had Eden to ourselves.

The Gatsby Girls

Pasadena at the Fenyes Estate Garden -- Before going to view The Great Gatsby at the movies, these adventurous ladies decided to dress the part and strike their best flapper pose.

Norman Rockwell in the 21st Century

Los Angeles -- Troop 4 in Pasadena will soon celebrate their 100 anniversary; one of the longest continuously-chartered troops in the United States.

High School Prom Season

Kaleidoscope of Color

Los Angeles -- A local recycling yard displays one days work for a single truck.

Our Backyard

Santa Anita Canyon -- Los Angeles

Clean Water

Lake Arrowhead, CA

Parked Cars

San Bernardino, CA

Guess Their Passion

Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA

House Near Palm Springs

Palm Springs -- A home on the outskirts of Palm Springs sits on an alluvial fan at the base of the majestic San Jacinto Peak (10,834 ft).

G3 Academy Celebrates 1 Year Anniverasy

 

Sierra Madre -- G3 Academy of Martial Arts celebrates their 1 year anniversary.

Leaping Lizards!

Pasadena -- Another example of Spring being in the air

Mod Dog

Pasadena -- I used to be a Mod. I can "Spot" one a mile away...

How Maggots are Made

Spring time in Los Angeles

Nav Lights on a Boat -- Uneven Sea

She's leans, waves and continues walking

Why Not?

Sierra Madre, CA -- Some may think, "Why?" I think I am endeared to the scene. I love LA!

Colonial Boy at History Day

Azusa, CA -- Each year, Azusa Pacific University hosts History Day L.A. The annual event encourages kids to create historical exhibits, posters and papers. They can also do performances and documentary presentations on a historical theme. Featured here, a young boy sits patiently as our first President of the United States, George Washington, enlists solders and prepares them for a reenacted battle.

Jurassic LA

Banning, CA -- The Crazy Coyote taco stand draws visitors in a fun and unique way. Age-old marketing ploy along Interstate 10 in the California desert.

Naked Tree Dives Head First into Trail

Pasadena, CA -- Every time I walk past this coast live oak tree, I chuckle.

Happy Valentines Day

 Los Angeles -- High on a trail above Windy Gap, my beautiful wife discovers and presents to me a heart-shaped rock. Happy Valentines Day!

Angels Flight from The Top Down

Los Angeles, CA -- Home of the world's shortest railway.