Tag Archives: Beach
Manhattan Beach Day
Independence Day
This was the last shot of the fireworks and it’s my favorite one.
Marina Del Rey fireworks show July 4th, 2009
The day was filled with driving around the beach cities. Venice Beach. Venice Canals. Hermosa Beach. Redondo Beach. Marina Del Rey. It was a lovely day and night.
Shangri LA Hotel – 2001
This is the Shangri LA in Santa Monica. I took this photo circa 2001. I have a tendency to not know the dates of photos if I shoot film. So anyways, this was shot with a Holga, with Ilford film, maybe 400. Afterwards, I walked inside, walked some of the halls, and the atrium/patio/gardens. It was exactly how I had imagined the settings for some of the Francesa Lia Block novels as they were based in LA about fairies and creatures of the like. So, I found out that it is closed now for renovations, and my friend’s friend’s family actually owns the place. When he told me that, I realized I never posted this photo for any one to see. Now, here it is. The Shangri LA. I love this place. I cannot wait until it opens again.
