It was a beautiful afternoon in Santa Monica and, for some reason, there were mostly guys out there enjoying the beautiful views of the bay before sunset. 
In Awe of Nature
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Local
What is “Local” when you live in the second-largest city in the United States, a sprawling metropolis with a population that includes people from more than 140 countries speaking 224 different languages? That’s Los Angeles, where I live. It’s hard to feel local. But I have found my spot, the place where I feel “local.” Palisades Park, in Santa Monica, is my hangout, my go-to place for long walks and many photographic endeavors. It’s a place where locals go to enjoy gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean while picnicking with family and friends, sunbathing, walking their dogs, reading, writing, or simply meditating. I have photographed it to exhaustion and will continue to do so for as long as I’m around.
Recurring Model
This was the third time I encountered the “Santa Monica Daredevil,” as I call him. It had been a while, almost a year, since I last photographed him. As usual, as I was walking around Palisades Park, with my camera at hand, he just materialized in front of me and I just kept shooting without much thinking. At first, the sun was behind him, so I shot some silhouettes. As he passed by me, I made some shots with the golden light on him and the Santa Monica beach and pier below. Next time I should go after him and ask him what’s his deal… 🙂
A Walk In The Park
Palisades Park, in Santa Monica, is where I usually go for walks, often with my camera to capture the creatures and characters who share that space. Here’s what I captured a couple days ago.
Palisades Park, Santa Monica.
He was on his cell phone but was quick enough to catch the ball and give it to the little girl, who otherwise would’ve run all the way to the busy avenue.
Not sure if he was praying, warming up, or advertising his services…
Cirque de Soleil by the sea. This was a very versatile couple.
I think I overheard her say those dogs are 19 and 20 years old…!
Spoiled brats. People aren’t supposed to feed them, but who pays attention to rules?
And they are adorable eating their treats.
Almost as adorable as this pack. 🙂
365/Day 343
Musing
365/Day 337
Santa Monica
At the intersection of Wilshire and Ocean boulevards in Palisades park, a statue of Santa Monica stands on a heart-shaped patch of grass. The 18-ft. high Art Deco Sculpture was sculpted in 1934 by Eugene Morahan as a Public Works of Art project and presented to the citizens of Santa Monica by the Federal Government. The statue faces Wilshire Blvd. as if welcoming visitors to the park.
365/Day 324
It’s All About Light!
365/Day 252
Postcards From Santa Monica
Around L.A.
Scenes that caught my eye during my meanderings around L.A. last week.
Wedding picture. Sta. Monica Pier.
Boys playing tag around Sta. Monica statue. At Palisades Park, Sta. Monica.
Going under the Pier. Sta. Monica Pier.
Short shorts. Shot from the hip at Venice Beach, LA.
Going to a wedding. Downtown L.A.
Reading or checking Facebook? Downtown L.A.
BFFs at Getty Center
365 – Day 204
Scenes From L.A.
Business talk L.A. style. On the phone, feet up, health drink at hand, watching the sun go down…
School’s out for summer!
Studying? Writing a screenplay?
The women talk about dogs, guy watches sunset at Palisades Park in Sta. Monica.
Shoot 'N Go 