Back in Downtown Los Angeles
What a cold & windy winter we have had in Los Angeles this year! Strong winds clear the air from dust and smog, which is good for panoramic time-lapse photography.
Runyon Canyon After The Rain
This afternoon I went to one of the most popular spots for hiking and relaxing in the entire Los Angeles Metropolitan area, which is Runyon Canyon Park located in the Hollywood Hills.
First Trip To Boston
This has been our first short trip to Boston, Massachusetts. Every time I plan for a trip to a new city I usually spend a significant amount of time doing research about where to capture the skyline and the availability of public transportation. I also make a list of public parks with nice views and the hours they are open so I go straight to the point when I arrive. The weather was fine the first day but we had to deal with temperatures dropping overnight for the rest of our stay.
Exploring The City of a Hundred Steeples One More Time
This month Randy took the camera out to capture sunsets in this beautiful city. The weather has been almost perfect in August. Long days and colorful skies after 6 pm. We are constantly working on creating new material for our Québec Deluxe time-lapse photography project.
Busy Day in The Big Apple
Today has been the busiest day for Randy and myself in New York City. I started capturing the clouds over midtown from Brooklyn’s Greenpoint and Randy went to Central Park and surrounding areas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.