Monthly Archives: August 2011
A walk through a tunnel
This is the 2nd Street Tunnel which goes directly under Bunker Hill in Los Angeles, CA. This tunnel has been open to the public and standing strong since 1924. It connect Figueroa St. and Hill St. I came here one … Continue reading
Posted in Los Angeles
Tagged 2nd Street Tunnel, Bunker Hill, DTLA, HDR, High Dynamic Range, Los Angeles
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Temple ghosts
During my last visit to Nikko I went with a friend to the Toshogu Shrine. For whatever reason I was in the mood to try and capture pictures of people taking pictures. I just thought it would be a neat … Continue reading
Posted in Japan, People
Tagged Japan, Nikko, people, Tochigi Prefecture, Tosho, World Heritage
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Smog line
During a hike through Bronson Canyon in Hollywood, CA, I stopped at one of the higher points to take a look at the Downtown L.A. skyline. Thought quite a ways away one thing that was clear was the layer of … Continue reading
Posted in Glendale, Hollywood, Los Angeles
Tagged city, cityscape, DTLA, Glendale, HDR, High Dynamic Range, Hollywod Sign, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, skyline, smog
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Rays of sunlight
This is another of my Anaheim sunset shots. For anybody that hasn’t kept up with my posts, a couple of months ago I ran around Downtown Anaheim chasing this shot of the sun as it was setting in the distance. … Continue reading
Buildings of San Diego
Now I’m no stranger to tall buildings, but the way that these buildings were clustered just outside of the train station in San Diego, I couldn’t help but look up. It’s a great way to welcome visitors to this fine … Continue reading
Posted in San Diego
Tagged Amtrak, architecture, buildings, clouds, HDR, High Dynamic Range, San Diego, Santa Fe station, Trains
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Nature’s Berth
This is the Nature’s Berth by Anne Oshman. It’s one of many sculptures along the waterfront walkway at the Port of San Diego. This is a part of the Urban Trees Exhibition and statues that are a part of the exhibit … Continue reading
Posted in San Diego
Tagged Anne Oshman, art, flowers, Nature's Berth, Port of San Diego, San Diego, sculpture, statues, Urban Trees Exhibition, water, Waterfront Walkway
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Soviet Foxtrot B-39
The B-39 submarine was a Soviet attack sub which was launched in 1967. The Foxtrot class of submarine is a diesel powered sub and was the largest non-nuclear submarine to ever be built. When the B-39 was decommissioned in 1994 … Continue reading
Posted in San Diego
Tagged Black Widow, Cobra, HDR, High Dynamic Range, Maritime Museum, ocean, Port of San Diego, San Diego, Soviet Foxtrot B-39, submarine, vessels, water, Waterfront Walkway
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San Diego Part 3
After taking a tour of the ships I decided to head over to the Soviet Foxtrot B-39 submarine. I had never been so close to a museum before so I was pretty excited, but then again, I was pretty excited … Continue reading
Posted in San Diego
Tagged Maritime Museum, Port of San Diego, San Diego, Soviet Foxtrot B-39, submarine, travel, vessels, water, Waterfront Walkway
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Star of India
This is the Star of India. This is the oldest active sailing ship which first set sail in the year 1863. It’s docked at the Port of San Diego and serves as part of the Maritime Museum and is open … Continue reading
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Tagged boats, HDR, High Dynamic Range, Maritime Museum, Port of San Diego, sails, San Diego, Ships, Star of India, Waterfront Walkway
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San Diego Part 2
During my short stay in San Diego I decided to head over to the Maritime Museum right along the waterfront. I love ships. I admit that I don’t know much about them technically, but I do enjoy these beautiful classic … Continue reading
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Tagged boats, HMS Surprise, Maritime Museum, mast, Port of San Diego, sails, San Diego, Ships, Star of India, travel, Waterfront Walkway
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