Phanfare - even more photos

Don't forget to visit my Phanfare page. I'm always looking for models, let me know when you and yours are up to something cool - I'll fly right over! ; )

http://albums.phanfare.com/1177712/2009/

Imaddonnari - "The Street Painters"

Over ten years ago when I first moved to California, I happened upon this amazing annual event in Santa Barbara on Memorial Day. I barely knew Santa Barbara, barely knew how crazy SoCal traffic is (as it was today) and had barely started out as a teacher. Now it's 2009 and I revisited this beautiful gathering with camera in hand and a mission - get some fun pictures for my blog. Santa Barbara's grown, the traffic hasn't changed and I'm about to enjoy a wonderful summer off from teaching - to pursue photography!!! Anyway, the artists are absolutely amazing, here are a few of my favorites!

On the set of MASH

Today was fun, we went hiking in Malibu Creek Canyon Park, which is where every episode of the TV show mash was filmed. It was weird, being out there (it's 5 miles from any road, really) and thinking how they'd filmed the entire series out there. Does is look like the MASH set to you?

Breakfast for Dinner

A happy accident. One of my photo assignments was to mess around with the White Balance settings in my camera. I was planning a great candlelight shoot with flowers and stuff, but I forgot my wallet at home when I went to the store - 10 minutes before closing time. Sooooo....what'd we have at home? Niman Bacon and local ranch eggs. Anyway, this is my gourmet Friday night dinner.

Night Shooting in Los Angeles

Tonight Joe and I went out exploring areas nearby at night. It was partially for a photo assignment from my on-line class. It was fun to try my hand at the LA Veteran's Cemetery, a few favorite local theatres and a local Mormon temple. Lots to see. Oh and the jacaranda trees are blossoming here, so amazing. They have been my favorite tree for some time now, so when I saw this one so beautiful by the soldiers' graves, I jumped at the chance to shoot away.

The Getty In May

We had a great weekend. Saturday started out with the Cheesecake Factory and Star Trek (both were great) and ended up with the Getty Center and Getty View Trail. In between was an information meeting at Santa Monica College, where I think I'm going to start a photography program. Wow!! All while being in the midst of one huge traffic jam! We love it!!

Westwood

I was walking around Westwood today and looking for shots for my class. I couldn't find anything good to snap when I came across this shot.