Monday's Mural: At parking lot's edge, La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles

Parking lot at La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles (Dec. 2013)

Unexpected views in the parking lot: a gorgeous mural on the wall of the garden storage building (did not find the artists' names anywhere), a parking lot that needs mowing...

IN and OUT of focus at the Grand Canyon, Arizona

IN focus, from Lookout Studio balcony (21 Feb 14)

OUT of focus, from Lookout Studio balcony (21 Feb 14)

On the recent trip to the Grand Canyon, I discovered a wonderful pioneer architect of the Southwest, Mary Colter who designed the Lookout Studio and 4 other interesting buildings/structures on the South Rim of the canyon.

Reflecting upon THE Canyon

The Grand Canyon, AZ (21 Feb 2014)

Morning Greeter

"Top of the morning to you!"

GUESS

At the open area of Del Amo mall, nearby. The lights were quite festive.

I was told photography was not allowed. Anybody's GUESS as to why.

Gateway Arch, St. Louis, MO

THE Arch (implied), St. Louis, MO  (25 Jan 2014)

... when in St. Louis, the Gateway Arch is a MUST see. I loved going to the top. 

This was the second time I visited; I am always delighted by its beauty, and 

astounded by engineering feat that the monument is.

Looking East

Looking West

Reflecting on winter... (SkyWatch Friday)

Sunset reflection in a hotel door, St. Louis, MO (26 Jan 2014)

Hotel in St. Louis, MO

<=  the hotel that provided the door.

Art Opening Night

Cheers! from Descanso Gardens  (12 Jan 2014)

...a hat that deserves a 2nd look...

"Portraits of the Garden" art exhibit is going on at Sturt Haaga Gallery at Descanso Gardens until March 30th.

The "Cash Only" guy...

Tending bar at Descanso Gardens art exhibit opening  (12 Jan 2014)

Pretty drink, bubbly, Cash Only

... see what I mean ...

Looking at art... and Eve Pericich with "Many Hues in the Garden" collage



"Looking" at Descanso Gardens, Sturt Haaga Gallery (12 Jan 2014)

  

 Click here for the "Portraits of the Garden" Brochure

Eve Pericich with her garden collage, 12 Jan 2014

My friend Eve Pericich's lovely and interesting collage was selected to be part of the "Portraits of the Garden" exhibit at Descanso Gardens. This snapshot is from the opening on Jan. 12th. The show runs until March 30th.

"Aegean Prototype VI (Canopic Hopes)" by Madeleine Peck Wagner (... for the Year of the Horse, of course)

Madeleine Peck Wagner: "Aegean Prototype VI (Canopic Hopes)"
Wood, Acrylic, and Found Objects
At the airport, Jacksonville, Florida (3 Dec 2009)

Finding TRUTH in Palos Verdes

TRUTH, Rolling Hills Est.

Looking down from Peninsula Center Library rooftop parking lot... Here is what the camera took: