Cinematic Sunsets From Queens, New York
Today I went to Queens to capture the sunset from 40 Street – Lowery St, Queens Metro Station. The number of trains arriving at this station in the afternoon during rush hour is simply unbelievable.
Montréal Total
I have to start by saying that the title of this video doesn’t mean that we covered the entire Montreal metropolitan area. We call it “Montréal Total” because this video has photo sequences of the city made during different seasons, from Winter 2012 to Fall 2017.
The L.A. Traffic
Los Angeles is internationally known for its traffic. There are so many cars in this city that traffic violation statistics seem a little bit crazy year after year, no matter what authorities do to enforce good behavior behind the wheel.
Visiting Elysian Park
Elysian Park is supposed to be a family-oriented space in the heart of Los Angeles. In fact, I have seen many birthday celebrations, BBQ gatherings, and even “movies at the park” events there. Unfortunately, vandals and drug addicts are frequent visitors as well.
Summertime in Redondo Beach!
It’s summer 2017. I went to Redondo Beach to enjoy the day and create some time-lapse photo sequences that will be part of a video that covers the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Something similar to our “Silicon Beach” video.
Documenting The Arroyo Seco Tunnels
I always wanted to capture these tunnels but never had the opportunity until recently. The tunnels are located near Elysian Park and are part of the 110 freeway that connects Downtown LA with Pasadena. The entire area is not considered very safe but there are many good spots to capture the traffic, therefore I took the risk three times. Twice during the day and once at night.
Visiting The South Gate Bridge
South Gate is a suburb located 7 miles southeast of Downtown Los Angeles. I had planned going there to shoot the symbolic bridge for at least two years, always waiting for the perfect waiting conditions that included fast-moving clouds. This bridge serves as a meeting spot for teenagers living in the area and also as a backdrop for photographers like most bridges in LA.
Another False Copyright Complaint – Rightster Entertainment A
This morning I received an email from YouTube saying that someone has file a copyright complaint against our first video and I wonder how many people have had their original work removed from their channels because some individuals just have too much time in their hands that they cannot find anything better to do than sitting on their PC’s filing false complaints.
The Views From The Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
The Baldwin Hills scenic overlook is a cool place for both exercising and taking panoramic photos of LA. The main hiking trail is very steep, a mile long from the park entrance located on Jefferson Blvd. Some people don’t consider this a hiking trail but the way the concrete steps are set up will make your legs feel like they are on fire, therefore you are going to have a nice workout anyways.
A Night At LACMA
After spending a lot of time in Montréal and Las Vegas for the Quebec Deluxe and Lapse Vegasphotography projects, we are back in Los Angeles to continue with our most ambitious adventure, which is building the largest LA timelapse photography archive ever created.
Las Vegas: The Electric City!
After making time-lapse videos in Los Angeles for several years I started wondering how Las Vegas would look like from my perspective. My expectations were high and I couldn’t be happier with what I accomplished in just a few days.
Summertime in Montréal
Montréal has many spots to capture its skyline line from, which is very helpful for photography, the most notorious places are Parc Jean Drapeau, the Old Port (from the Clock Tower), and the Mount Royal hill. And for those who are not afraid of heights there is an observation deck located on the 46th floor of the Place Ville Marie building that offers 360-degree view of the city.
Downtown LA Under Construction
Downtown LA has experienced a lot of new constructions and building renovations between 2012 and 2016. I’m waiting for all major projects to be completed before I work on new photo sequences to capture the skyline again. In the meantime here are some photos I took with my phone.
The Old Sixth Street Viaduct
This iconic bridge built in 1932 and considered a monument in Los Angeles is no longer part of the LA landscape. The steel arches and concrete have been suffering “the test of time” and therefore the viaduct has been demolished.
Los Angeles Fireworks Time-Lapse
There are usually dozens of 4th of July celebrations organized in Los Angeles every year so I drove to Mount Wilson to capture the fireworks from a panoramic perspective. The wind was slow. There was practically no wind, so the smoke clouds caused by the fireworks look dense in the photographs.
Colorful Silicon Beach
There is so much history in this area of Los Angeles that you wouldn’t believe it! Both Santa Monica and Venice Beach have been used as the set for many TV shows and feature films including “Cobra” (1986), “Pacific Blue” (1996-2000), “Point of No Return” (1993), and “The Net (1995)” just to name a few.
Captain America Civil War Premiere
One of the most expected films of 2016 is finally here: The newest chapter of Captain America.
Marvel fans consider this production as an Avengers movie, however actor Chris Evans has said: “Even though there are a lot characters, the focus is on Steve and his struggle. Especially his struggle with Tony Stark…”
Farewell to the Sixth Street Viaduct
Today is the first day of the demolition of the legendary and iconic Sixth Street Viaduct which connects the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles with the Boyle Heights neighborhood in East LA.
Copyright Violator From China
Since we released our first video in 2013 I have found a number of YouTube accounts that have used our footage and even uploaded our entire videos with the purpose of monetizing with them, therefore filing copyright infringement reports is something I do on a frequent basis. This afternoon, however, I received an email from YouTube saying that one of the violators filed a counterclaim indicating that he shot one of our videos.
Hollywood Nights
This video includes photo sequences from the Hollywood Boulevard, the Sunset Strip and the Hollywood Hills but we also included the Hollywood Tower, which was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1988. Each one of the areas came with its own set of difficulties.
Terminator Genisys Movie Premiere
It was a lovely Sunday afternoon when the stars of the Terminator Genisys film arrived at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood to interact with the media and meet their admirers. This was an incredibly thrilling experience!
Brown Spiders in Mount Wilson
On a lovely Saturday afternoon, I drove to Mount Wilson with the intention of capturing the sunlight reflecting on the antennas. As I explored the area, I discovered various picturesque locations that offered stunning views of the landscape and sunset.
Turnbull Canyon and the Gates of Heaven
Turnbull Canyon, situated between the suburbs of Whittier and Hacienda Heights on the east side of Los Angeles County, is a hilly area that offers the best location for capturing stunning sunsets. Irrespective of the time of year, this spot is perfect for creating incredible time-lapse photo sequences that are truly breathtaking.
Astrophotography in L.A. and the Supermoon
It has been two and a half years since I embarked on this adventurous and ever-challenging project of documenting Los Angeles using the time-lapse photography technique. From scouting locations, planning, waiting for perfect weather conditions (which are rare in LA) to hiking and driving so many miles throughout the city always looking for a good photography spot, the whole experience has been just amazing.
Los Angeles Signs
This is a collection of photos of the most interesting and unique signs I have seen while exploring the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Behind The Scenes: Downtown LA & The StubHub Center
This is a collection of photographs taken around the same time, in Downtown LA and the StubHub Center.
Something strange happened a few minutes after I sat on the ledge of a building Downtown when I was trying to take the first selfie. I saw a helicopter flying in circles above me. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not unusual to see helicopters in L.A., but flying in circles is a specific sign.
Hiking to the Hollywood Sign
Continuing with the series of time-lapse videos, TimeLAX02 includes photo sequences from Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley areas along with additional shots from Downtown Los Angeles and its surroundings. Hiking to Mount Lee to capture the city during the sunset behind the world famous Hollywood Sign involved taking four long walks uphill with 30lbs of camera gear, a powerful flashlight, snake-guards and a can of bear spray (to be somehow protected against wild animals) but being up there was a totally amazing experience. This iconic landmark is protected by a technological fortress, surrounded by a regular fence to stop visitors (and vandals) from trespassing and getting close to the sign, which is strictly prohibited. The sign is monitored 24/7 with infrared surveillance cameras.
TimeLAX in “Made in California” 2013
Our first video was part of the “Made in California” art exhibition organized by the Brea Gallery in 2013.
TimeLAX – The Beginning
TimeLAX is a time-lapse photography project that shows the Greater Los Angeles area from many angles.
The project includes different types of photography such as panoramic, architectural and artistic. We have scouted, tested and selected more than 200 locations that will be presented in a series of videos. Although we have photo sequences made from popular spots such as the 4th St overpass in Downtown, the Griffith Observatory, the Disney Concert Hall and the John Ferraro Building, we also included unique photo sequences captured from hard-to-find and hard-to-access places.
Poor Yorick: “Reluctant Hero”
Music video shot in Downtown Los Angeles, California.
Teenage Frames: “I Was a Member of the SLA”
Music video shot entirely in Downtown Los Angeles, California.
Poshlust: “My Favorite Mistake”
Music video shot in Los Angeles, California.
Xylie: “Ego”
Music video shot in Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles, California.
The Golden Ghosts: “Last Outpost”
Music video shot in Desert Hot Springs, Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley, California.