Pasadena Museum of History Acquires New Guide

Pasadena, CA --After living in the Crown City for over half a century, I had never visited the Pasadena Museum of History. My son, James, is a Junior Docent and gave our family a tour of the historic, Fenyes Mansion, built in 1905. All of us were very proud of the job he did! 

Two Beach-Lovers Sun Bathing

LA Beach -- No, this is not a result of Sandy, just a goofy kid and a sea lion looking for a little peace and quiet.

Happy in Red

Sierra Madre, CA -- Older folks are irresistible to shoot, especially when they are either real happy or especially angry. Snapping shots of happy elderly people is a pleasure, yet shooting a sour old man who is mad at the world is just plain ol' fun.

I think it's safe to say these two are among the first group I mentioned.

Contrasting Fuel Prices

Los Angeles -- December of 2008, when fuel was affordable--at least for a few days.

The Best Camera Is...

Pasadena -- I recently posted this photo on Instagram, which caught a bit of attention. I used to carry my SLR with me a lot, but since being sucked into the iPhone cult, my Apple devise has filled in the gap of those days when an SLR is too impractical. Chase Jarvis once said, "The best camera is the one that's with you™." So true. This shot was a last-minute panorama taken outside of the Soup Plantation after lunch. It reminds me of a photo that may have been taken in the 60s or early 70s.

Colorado Blvd Circa 1981

Pasadena -- The corner of Fair Oaks and Colorado Blvd before the development of "Old Town," circa 1981.

Bus Stop at Dusk

Pasadena -- Colorado Boulevard

Vintage Gas Station

Pasadena

Builders in the Wood

Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles -- Two women pose for the camera

Truck Tire

Vernon, Los Angeles