$4.00 Parking in L.A.

Los Angeles -- A slow afternoon in a vacant parking lot, the attendant stays busy taking on her phone. The photo was taken on a Sunday, which may be why the price is so low in Los Angeles.

Pine Cones of Henninger Flats

The trail head begins in Pasadena, my home town. A short yet steep hike ends at a place called Henninger Flats.

Hollywood Princesses

I found these two during a recent walk on Hollywood Blvd. They were giddy and glossy-eyed at the reality of experiencing "Tinseltown" in person. Although, the only stars we saw that night were firmly embedded in the sidewalk.

Growing Up Scouts

When I was eight years old, I had the attention span of squirrel. In fact, I was often called a squirrel, even through high school. Today "experts" call it Attention Deficit Disorder. Back in the 60s they called it being a boy. Most of my friends were the same way, especially in Scouts.

I too was a Cub Scout and remember nights at den meetings, Saturday outings with the dads, and the occasional awards ceremony where we were pinned with metals for boiling water, good manners, hiking, etc.

Today they have badges for Disability Awareness, Computers, and yes, Photography. I think I would excel at some of today's awards, despite the fact I am still an (old) squirrel.

Los Angeles Industrial

Vernon is an industrial section of Los Angeles. I spend a fair amount of time here for work, as I have a few customers I call on in this part of town. I took this photo while crossing railroad tracks. It was late in the day and I thought the light was especially attractive, much like this scene. I love grit.

Undercover Security in LA

One way I like to relax is take the Gold Line from Pasadena into LA with a friend and do a mini photo safari. Los Angeles is so diverse, it has millions of subjects waiting to be shot.... Today, it was as if I were walking around with a gun slung over my shoulder.

I won't mention the location but my buddy and I were shooting photographs and were approached by security in plain clothes. He told us what we can and cannot not photograph.

We were technically on public property and I know my rights as a photographer in United States of America--I even carry an copy of the Photographer's Right in my bag, which I've used to show ignorant security officers.

Technically, this photo is legal, but according to the "rent-a-cop," it is a violation. The gentleman told us while pointing above, "These buildings cannot be photographed or be in any photograph you take." Apparently, the property managers don't want their buildings photographed in fear we may want to take them down.

Rather than argue with the person, I smiled and continued shooting people--buildings or no buildings in the background. We were followed by another security guard for a few minutes until the guard overheard us talking about our rights. Once said, and heard, he turned around and went away.

Did you know that by law anyone can take a video or photo of the TSA at an airport, as long as they are not impeding with their job? And we were simply taking pictures of buildings.

LA's Dress Code for Dogs

Zoolander's answer for classic canine fashion in LA.He's calls it, "Tan Steel."

Greetings from Sierra Madre

Girls break from diner duty at Heasley Field during a little league game.

Sunshines Over Los Angeles

Pasadena, Calif. -- Three hikers taking a break on the side of the Old Toll Road to Mt. Wilson, just below Henninger Flats.

Little League Tryout Night