Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Corner View: Cityscapes







Many people think of the Hollywood sign when they think of L.A. Not me. It's not a part of my everyday experience here. I live in a totally different neighborhood from where the Hollywood sign is located. Highland Park is where I live. I think cities are all about the little neighborhoods they are comprised of. Walking around. Finding the quirks and secrets of your neighborhood. When I think of Los Angeles...I think of all the murals and graffiti. I think of all the little houses in the neighborhood, and the greenery and the taco trucks...these are some images from around my neighborhood, work and commute.

** Edit: Sorry...I just realized that we were to go to the highest point in the city and take a picture. Not even sure where that would be! Griffith Observatory, maybe?

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9 comments:

  1. Palmer and CoMay 27, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    L O V E these photos! I've been wanting to go out and shoot some graffiti. Beautiful colors! Fun to see your 'hood'!

    Happy Day!

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  2. MisterEMay 27, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    I would have never guessed this was LA. Thanks for sharing these great pictures.

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  3. deniseMay 27, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Nice! I was looking for my graffiti pic and must have deleted it off of my camera. I love the intense color and chaos of graffiti.

    Nice!!

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  4. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    It's nice that a big city such as LA can still have a sense of neighborhood!

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  5. JanisMay 27, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    I am missing LA...I took some photos when I lived down there and if I ever find them I will share them with you. Graffiti was big then too :) Love your perspective, unique as always...

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  6. outiMay 28, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    oh i also missed the highest point, but we can make it another time, right;)
    beautiful photos! i like those graffiti walls mixed with the flowers.

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  7. ericaMay 28, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    griffith, probably. i like taking photos from the getty, too.

    i always think of graffiti when i think of LA. it has such a strong mural tradition, too.

    i wish i still lived out there! great photos! highland park really is a fun neighborhood.

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  8. natsumiMay 28, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    I have been to LA for a couple of times and I always impress how beautiful sky is! Blue blue blue!!

    ps. my friend and I are planning a trip to see dolphins and whales next year. I think you mentioned to me before that there were dolphins in CA...
    Do you know which part in CA where we can see them? oxox

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  9. Traveling MamaMay 30, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    I loved your photos and your perspective!
    Best wishes from Morocco,
    Tina
    www.travelingmama.net

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