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| Not a welcoming sight to begin an ascent. ;-) |
Enjoy!!!
Showing posts with label image of the day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label image of the day. Show all posts
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Monday, August 5, 2013
Stairways, Multilevel
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| Stairways in the West Pavilion at the Getty Center |
Yeah, I'm still admiring various staircases around town.
It's been a while since I shared an image of one with you. So, here's a photo of the interior stairs at the Getty Center's West Pavilion, which switches back and forth, elegantly curving along the contour of the wall for three levels, going from the Impressionist paintings at the top to the photography exhibits at the bottom, passing by the decorative arts in the middle. ;-)
Enjoy!!!
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Don't Fear the Shadows
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| Mantel Clock (c.1780) by Joseph-Leonard Roque |
Another visit to the Huntington means another bunch of art and garden photos for the next few days. ;-)
It'll be fun, a feast for the eyes.
And our birthday musician for the day is Robert Cray, blues guitarist extraordinaire, born on August 1, 1953.
"Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" by Robert Cray
Enjoy!!!
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Path to Greatness
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| If a sign reads "Great" then it must be, right? |
Alternatively, it's just a sidewalk in the middle of a suburban neighborhood, dreaming of greatness. Maybe it just needs a little more cowbell. ;-)
"Grazing in the Grass" by Hugh Masekela
Enjoy!!!
It's Quiet in Here
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| Empty desks at the El Segundo Public Library |
Do you ever have that weird feeling of being alone in public places? Have you ever spoken aloud but no one seemed to hear? Are you troubled by a sense of alienation, as if the you're somewhat out of synch with the rest of the world?
Yeah, me neither. ;-)
"Creep" by Radiohead
Enjoy!!!
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Paved Paradise
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| Parking lot at the South Bay Galleria |
It has been a long time since I last shared an "urban blight" image with you. What type of structure is as great an eyesore as a parking lot? ;-)
"Big Yellow Taxi" by Joni Mitchell
Enjoy!!!
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Far Out!!!!!
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| Griffith Observatory, viewed from the "Orbit of Pluto" |
Yeah, it's been a while.
I'm again vacillating on what I intend to accomplish with my blogging. Because such naval-gazing grows tedious, I'll spare you the details. However, Paideia will probably go "photoblog" for the next month or so. There will be daily updates of image posts, occasionally with a bit of prose and exposition.
Come mid-August, there might be a change of program. We'll see how it goes. ;-)
For now. . .
Enjoy!!!
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Looking at Patterns in the Sky
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| Beautiful cumulus clouds floating in a deep blue sky |
There are some positive aspects to the marine layer that has been blanketing the South Bay cities for a few months now. Usually, the sky is leaden grey, with a diffuse pale light illuminating the land. However, when the clouds break up, the brilliant blue sky contrasts with the remaining puffs of cloud to form lovely skyscapes.
It leads to hours of cloud-gazing fun!!! ;-)
Enjoy!!!
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Reddy Kilowatt Says. . .
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| It's Reddy Kilowatt flying a kite!!! |
Sometimes one comes across a couple random sights that synch up perfectly for a blog post. It's a rare situation, but, when it happens, sharing is so much fun.
So when I came across this reproduction of a vintage "Reddy Kilowatt" ad, I was filled with enthusiasm. Just a few days previously, I had spotted a warning sign at some electric powerlines. Although I took a photo, it seemed to be the type of image that would go unused. The image didn't have enough narrative or aesthetic voltage to justify even an "Image of the Day" type of post.
And then Reddy and his kite saved the day!!! ;-)
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| Danger! Danger! High Voltage!!! |
ZZZAAAPPP!!!!!
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Wandering Mind
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| A path through the South Coast Botanic Garden |
Nothing much to share with you all tonight, just meandering thoughts and mellow contemplation. However, a peaceful garden photo is always a nice treat. ;-)
Enjoy!!!
Monday, July 1, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Hot Days in LA
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| Hollywood sign, viewed from the Griffith Observatory |
Wow!!! It is almost unbearable out here in the Southland. Even the beaches are scorching hot!!! And you can't get anywhere because there are constant collisions on the freeways, due to people getting overly aggressive in the heat.
It is miserable.
Yeah, I understand that there are places in the world that are hotter. The people who have to live in such hellholes certainly have my sympathy. However, in the US, the "Sun Belt" cities are built with the expectation of infernal Summer heat; Los Angeles is not. Therefore, when the temperatures climb towards the triple digits with high humidity, the infrastructure is not there to help us adapt to it.
It is miserable.
"Los Angeles Is Burning" by Bad Religion
Enjoy?!!
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Dinknesh
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| An artist's visualization of Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis) at the Museum of Man |
A few month back, I was able to see the actual fossils of Lucy on display at the Bowers Museum, the highlight of their "Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia". Unfortunately, the show did not allow photography. Although I really would have enjoyed sharing the experience with you all, I would have felt better doing so with some cool photos to help me out.
Well, this photo comes from my recent trip down to San Diego. The model is part of the Museum of Man's exhibit of human evolution, a fun interactive display.
Nevertheless, I can't help but ask, if Lucy is the "Mother of All Humankind", then does that make all of us fair game for a "Yo Mama So Ugly" joke? ;-)
"Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by the Beatles
Enjoy!!!
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
The King of Pez Heads
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| Elvis Presley Pez candies |
But do the candies come in a fried peanut butter and nanner flavor? ;-)
Enjoy!!!
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