Category Archives: California Whenever I visit a city, I try to identify where some of the best panoramic views can be found. Some cities, like Rio, Seattle, or Paris, only have one or two. But in San Francisco there are many spots where you can enjoy some spectacular views of the city. And they are usually free. You just need […] 
 One of the many activities to enjoy around the Los Angeles area are the hiking trails in the surrounding mountains. Of these, one of the most popular and hardest to get to is the trail leading up to Mt. Hollywood and its fabled Hollywood sign. It is located in a residential neighborhood and some of […]
 Driving the California Pacific Coast Highway allows for many scenic views. You can pull over for a break and admire the green and blue hues of the Pacific Ocean or just take your time driving and enjoy the lovely scenery. This is in Carpinteria just south of Santa Barbara. It was taken on a cloudy […]
 Here is another one of my most recommended places to visit. As you drive up to Northern California into the Redwood forests of Humboldt County you can pull over pretty much anywhere, go for a hike, and experience some amazing scenery. And if you are lucky you might run into some of the native species […]
 I’ve mentioned before how much I love the Griffith Observatory and recommend it to everyone. Not only is it the best place to get a panoramic view of Los Angeles, it’s also very friendly to photographers. Whenever I am traveling and go out to shoot photographs, I always have to watch out for the tripod […]
 Anyone who has ever lived in Los Angeles can tell you how parts of the city transform every ten years or so. I found this street up on a hill in a residential neighborhood near downtown. I was trying to take a photo of the skyline from the street but the fence was blocking my […]
 There is a big difference between exploring a city during the day and again late at night. You suddenly see things at night that you would never expect to see during the day. In downtown Los Angeles, driving during the day can be a maddening experience with all the traffic and noise. But once the […]
 Many people complain about living in Southern California, but I prefer to look at the positives. Yea, the traffic sucks, there are not enough open spaces, real estate is expensive, and the traffic sucks. But then you get a glorious sunset pretty much every night which can help you forget all the bad stuff. Now, a […]
 This is one of those iconic shots that everyone tries to take back with them when visiting San Francisco. When I went, it was surprisingly devoid of any tourists or photographers. I was the only one up there. After a couple of minutes, I realized why. It is friggin cold up there. There is regular […]
 My #1 recommended place to visit in Los Angeles is without a doubt the Griffith Observatory. It is also the best place to go on a date. A friend of mine, who is new in Los Angeles, asked me where would be an ideal place to take a girl on a first date. I answered […]
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