Tag Archives: 2012

It was a Hot Day | Arboretum

It was a hot hot day at the Arboretum on August 7, 2012

I hope this warms you up on this cold day today!

Melting Squirrel

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Arboretum

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Arboretum

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Arboretum

Arboretum

Peacock!

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Auld Lang Syne | Happy New Year 2013!

Auld Lang Syne

Should Old Acquaintance be forgot,
and never thought upon;
The flames of Love extinguished,
and fully past and gone:
Is thy sweet Heart now grown so cold,
that loving Breast of thine;
That thou canst never once reflect
On Old long syne.

How did I manage to slow down with the camera at the tail end of 2012? I don’t know and I don’t like it. No, not one bit.

However I was not without a camera phone. Here are the photos I took in December via Instagram on my Flickr Feed.
Each photo was definitely a special moment. Enjoy! :)

The photos below are from August 2, 2012 at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena.
They have a beautiful garden area and the afternoon tea is divine.
If you don’t know, this is formerly The Ritz Carlton…
A beautiful and wonderful place.

The Langham Hotel, Pasadena

The Langham Hotel, Pasadena

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Tenth Muse Festival | Cafe Fais Do Do

Tenth Muse Festival
Cafe Fais Do Do
October 28, 2012

For the first time, I participated in a music and art festival, as a vendor; I am usually the photographer. I was invited to be in the first annual Tenth Muse Festival to show my healing jewelry. Daniel found me on Etsy because he loved my lotus pendant and invited me to show and sell my work. The pieces I brought to the show were the 30×30 custom framed print “Living in the Spirit” and a the 20×30 custom framed print “Sunrise“,  an assortment of large and square blank photo note cards, 5×7 prints, and the healing photo pendants. I raised $20 for Mr. Ed, a rescued therapy horse. Yes, I made only one sale but that is a step in the right direction. I stepped up and I went out there and I put my name out there and I showed my work. The non-music work. The work I’ve created from the natural world. It is beautiful work and I am blessed to be able to see this magical world.

My epiphany for the evening is this… I still love to take photos of bands. I still love capturing the passion and artistry of the musician. Despite not having my camera with me, I managed to Camera + and Instagram the event to the world. I didn’t visit the other vendor booths and I wanted to. Next time I’ll take along a friend so I can mingle. I love talking to artists and learning about their passions. They inspire me. Thank you to all the artists who inspire me.

Thank you to the musicians, to Gentlemen Prefer Blood, Love Grenades, The Dahls, Nick Rosen, Yonatan Elkayam, Elan Atias, and Robby Marshall…. to your bands and the musicians, and countless others for helping me build an amazing music portfolio in the last two years. Thank you to my Rootsystem family for creating the music and keeping the magical world that I love alive, for faeries and magical beings love to dance and celebrate life. And I do love my life.

I found many new bands to love at the Tenth Muse Festival. I was dying to photograph them, and I only had my iPhone.

Here they are…

Angela Cross on 12 string

Angela Cross on 12 string guitar. She organized the event with Candice Cross and Daniel Klayton.

Sugar Jane

Sugar Jane

Caitlin Moss trio performing a jazz set from the likes of Wayne Shorter and John Coltrane #tenthmusefestival

Caitlin Moss Trio performing a jazz set from the likes of Wayne Shorter and John Coltrane

7 women, 7 drums. Adaawe hits the stage! #tenthmusefestival

Adaawe. 7 women, 7 drums. I downloaded their album on iTunes as soon as their set was over. So amazing!

Electra #tenthmusefestival

Electra. She is so captivating. She goes on at 10:15 on Nov 29 opening for Missing Persons at the Whiskey A Go Go.

Belly Muse #tenthmusefestival

Belly Muse performing gypsy music and bellydancing. Roxy is friends with belly dancers who performed at Malabomba!

Come visit me! Special festival prices to help Mr. Ed, a rescued therapy horse.  #tenthmusefestival

And here is my vendor table. Isn't it pretty?

#6 Dancers by Larri Peak #tenthmusefestival

Larri Peak had her artwork all over Club Fais Do Do. This is called #6 Dancers.

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MALABOMBA! Digs Up the Underground with RootSystem | La Cita Bar

Meet my favorite gypsies

Rootsystem
MALABOMBA!
a Gypsy-spiced international dance party for the City of Angels
La Cita Bar
October 24, 2012

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

Rootsystem, Malabomba! | La Cita

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LA County Fair

LA County Fair
Thoughtful Thursdays
Book Donation, Free Admission
September 6, 2012

36 frames to remember 36 favorite moments at the Fair.

I also rode the mechanical bull for about 2 minutes. YEE-HAW! :)

LA County Fair

LA County Fair

LA County Fair

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LA County Fair

LA County Fair

LA County Fair
Jumping through fire riding on two horses!

LA County Fair

LA County Fair
Cutting my very first geode!

LA County Fair

LA County Fair

LA County Fair
Hamburgers as big as ferris wheels!

LA County Fair

LA County Fair
Carousels fascinate me

LA County Fair
Carousels mystify me

LA County Fair

LA County Fair
All animals find me and look me in the eye. It never fails. This zebra put his head through to let me touch his velvety soft nose… so sweet.

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Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens
September 4, 2012

Photographed with an iPhone 4s, Camera+ App, and an Olloclip Macro Lens from Photojojo.

I love macros, textures, abstracts, art, and color. I found all of that in this series of photos.

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

See the wall over there? It's textured and the colors fascinated me! When I got closer, I decided to photograph it with my Olloclip macro lens... here is what happened...

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

Los Angeles Street Art and An Olloclip Macro Lens

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Animals!

On August 8th, this happened….

Nymeria and Pixel

Nymeria and Pixel

Nymeria

Nymeria

Nymeria

Nymeria eating Rain

Sleepy

Sleepy

Princess

Princess loves belly rubs

Princess

Look at me, I am pretty.

Sleepy

I am pretty too.

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SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants performed live on Sunday August 26, 2012
at the 1st Annual Big Horn Musical Festival

It was a beautiful bluebird day, except without the snow.
Chairlift #1 took us up to the top of Mt. Baldy where we entered into
a wonderful time of alternative roots, sunshine, good folks, and good eatin’.

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

SRElephants | Big Horn Music Festival

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LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown
August 21, 2012

2012 LA Chinatown is being spruced up for 1940’s LA Chinatown!

Film crew were setting up and painting today for 3 to 4 nights of filming.
Exciting! It was surreal to walk around “on set”. Businesses are open during the days! Go check it out!

Chinatown is being transformed for 3 nights of film shooting.

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

LA Chinatown | Location Filming

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Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack | Hotel Cafe

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack
The Hotel Cafe
August 17, 2012

Amazing!!! I love them! My new favorite.
Watch them on You Tube.

Enjoy the photos!

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

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