Diana Ming Jeong Photography » Los Angeles

Waxing Crescent

Dee — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:01:03 +0000

Tonight’s moon hanging over a night cloud.

Lotus Flower

Dee — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:07:09 +0000

Lotus Festival
Echo Park
2002
Holga

Blue Hydrangea

Dee — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:20:52 +0000

I see a galaxy in this cluster. So beautiful.

September 6, 2009

Arabian Jasmine & Fiery Skipper Butterfly

Dee — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:28:03 +0000

This is definitely an Arabian Jasmine. But what kind of moth is this? Does anyone know? And this is definitely a Fiery Skipper Butterfly (thanks Amy!)

September 6, 2009

The Phoenix and Her Dragons

Dee — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:31:10 +0000

I woke up this morning to find my prayers were answered for rain… it was minimal, almost misty, and perhaps the result of the smoke from the fires. Nonetheless, the sky was overcast and you could not see the blue sky. Without regard for the time, I saw sunbeams crawling under my door, and I opened it to see what surprises lay ahead of me. The small window facing the sunrise beckoned me and I walked over to it. Then I ran over to my old room where I used to hang out on the balcony and started taking photos of this miraculous site. The sun had won the battle with the little bit of wind and the tufts of cloud and smoke that was crawling over to cover LA. In 10 minutes time, a Phoenix and a Medieval Dragon came to visit me, to bid me tidings, to give me hope, that the angry fire would leave soon but only when it was done ravaging what it could before the slumber. And on my way walking into work, I saw another dragon in the sky. He was a Chinese Dragon, making drumming sounds and dancing away the bad spirits that were left behind. He cleaned the air somewhat, and brought the message of a hope for rebirth and renewal for from the smoldering ashes of the angry fire rose the beautiful Phoenix.

The Phoenix

The Medieval Dragon

The Chinese Dragon

Kobe Tail

Dee — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:21:32 +0000

Are these foxtails? These remind me and my mom of my pup’s tail. So wonderful.

Shangri LA Hotel – 2001

Dee — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:52:11 +0000

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.

The Dahls at Cranes Tavern

Dee — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:10:41 +0000

I have more photos, but these two were two of my favorites. Melinda on vocals. Caitlin on vocals and guitar. Lovely lovely voices. Beautiful twin sisters. March 24, 2009

Sunset after Christmas

Dee — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:22:24 +0000

The Sun King is setting and the World is serene. What lies between these blades of grass is unseen. Their hearts beating with Mother Earth…