Category: Photography
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Obama’s Southern California residences
It has been written Barack Obama started his college life in Southern California with the desire to grow intellectually as well as discover the “Black” side of his ethnicity. He choose Occidental College (OXY) which is a liberal arts college that is nestled in the Eagle Rock community about eight miles north of downtown Los […]
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Beverly Hills – a day in the celebs neighborhood
These are a few shots while strolling through Beverly Hills. These are some panning shots taken on Santa Monica Blvd., Wilshire Blvd. & Rodeo Drive.
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Brother’s from Erie
Ran into these Brother’s who were visiting from Erie, PA and strolling down Rodeo.
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Leimert Park – more
On my way to a photo shoot I swung by Leimert Park to check out the early Saturday morning vibe. Many vendors were setting up but there are two in particular which are highlighted in the photos below. SAWAD offers quality T-Shirts and other products based on the theme of consciousness. Owner Joseph Allen a.k.a. […]
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Black Panthers – Southern California Chapter (Los Angeles office)
In 1966 the Black Panther Party was started in Oakland, CA. The party saw historic growth as chapters sprung up in urban cities throughout the United States. In 1968 the Los Angeles Chapter was created and in a short time became a leader within the Party. These are a few images of the Los Angeles […]
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Strolling through Leimert Park
Leimert Park is a community located in South Los Angeles and the heartbeat of its African-American residents. The action captured in these shots, especially on the weekends is common as people from all walks of life come to witness it for themselves. Leimert Park is spontaneous action. As you stroll into the village you never […]
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Cuban Espresso
Cuba has a rich culture. Of the many things it is known for the folklore of its coffee is legendary. The national coffee is Cubita and the people are known to dose an espresso anytime and throughout the day. Here are a few images of Cuba’s national brew.
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West Adams scenes
West Adams is an iconic community in Los Angeles. It is approximately three miles southwest from downtown. As Los Angeles was developing, particularly at the turn of the century many business magnets needed residences close to their businesses. Hence, the large mansions, picturesque Victorians and other popular architecture of that era. Technically the community is […]
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EastcoastTrekv2020
2020 is a historic year. Even though this year’s trek appeared in jeopardy due to the Covid pandemic we decided to travel light to better manage the risk. The Covid was one issue but the international outcry over the Memorial Day murder of George Floyd added a new dimension. We started in Baltimore and after […]
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Santa Barbara, Goleta and Solvang scenes
A day trip is a great way to capture scenes. The Santa Barbara area has robust scenes of the pacific ocean and mountains. These are just a few as we trekked through the area.
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Olvera Street & surrounding scenes
The founding of Los Angeles offers many historic sights & scenes. These photos represent a few iconic landmarks.
