Coffee on South Lake

Night grainy -- but I love the feeling of this image, and the colors are dreamy. (I know Hopper would have painted a Starbucks if he lived today.)

Doo Dah Parade

The rest of the world knows about the prestigious Rose Parade, but the Doo Dah Parade is a great local party -- and so much more my speed. Where else can you watch the Men of Leisure's Synchronized Napping squad fluff their pillows alongside a solemn march of Amnesty International? (And all while planes fly in formation above?) Find out more about the Doo Dah Parade here and read a news story about it here. (And take a look at more of my photos in the animated montage below.)

Castle Green in Black and White

I don't know if Charlie Chaplin danced with Lillian Gish in this beautiful old Pasadena landmark, but if he didn't he should have.

Happy New Year

Lacy Park in San Marino was the place to be on New Years Day...