Day 132 - Camera Phone

I think I took this from the Griffith Observatory . . .

Day 44 - Downtown

The Nickel Diner is where I had dinner Saturday night.

And no, hot dogs aren't on the menu, and if they were, they wouldn't be $.19

Day 43 - Downtown

The Hotel Rosslyn is at 5th and Main, has two adjacent buildings, was designed by legendary Los Angeles architect John Parkinson, and was built in 1923.

Day 42 - Downtown

Pete's is at the corner of 4th & Main, but wasn't where I ate.

Day 41 - Downtown

Playing with my new star filter.

Day 40 - Downtown

I don't spend much time in downtown L.A., especially at night, but was there Saturday for dinner and wandered around a bit.

Day 39 - Los Angeles

Clear days in Los Angeles are few and far between, especially looking east towards the San Gabriel Mountains, which are where most of the air pollution collects.

Day 38 - The Bluffs

I went to LMU last night for a panel discussion called "Truth & Fiction on Screen," about filmmakers accurately portraying a true story, be it "based on" actual events or "inspired by" actual events. An interesting evening to be sure, but I got to campus a little early and went out to the bluffs overlooking Playa Vista and Marina del Rey to catch the last glimpse of sunset.

Day 34 - Umami Burger

Umami Burger was voted one of the ten best new burger spots by Bon Appétit as well as the Burger of the Year by GQ magazine.

You can't do it very often, but when you do, oh lordy . . .

Day 31 - Dockweiler State Beach

In normal daylight, this palm tree is ratty and ragged, but in silhouette, it looks just fine.

Day 30 - Dockweiler State Beach

Cotton candy, no?

Day 29 - Dockweiler State Beach

A fast-moving storm sneaked through L.A. on Sunday, but was mostly cleared out by sunset.

Day 24 - Redondo Beach

No, I wasn't stalking, and thanks for thinking it.

Day 23 - Redondo Beach

I'd like to say it's my remarkable skill as a photographer that I got this gull in perfect mid-flight across the sun, but that's hooey. Luck, plain and simple . . . that's all it is.

Day 22 - Redondo Beach

Better backlight . . .

Day 21 - Redondo Beach

Although this shot looks blown out, I was trying to get good backlight on the backwash of the surf.

Day 20 - Palos Verdes Peninsula

The southern tip of the Santa Monica Bay is an excellent spot for whale watching.

Day 19 - Philippe's

The famous French Dip sandwich at Philippe's, double dipped with a slice of Swiss cheese.

Day 18 - Philippe's

As a fan of macaroni salad (don't ask me why, I just am), Philippe's has some of the best around . . .

Day 16 - Philippe's

Philippe's is one of the oldest restaurants in Los Angeles.