defocus·blog: Photography

End of the Trail

For the dedicated Route 66 explorer, visiting the Santa Monica Pier is a must. Little of the history survives once you get into Los Angeles – Route 66 passes right through Beverly Hills, after all – but this is the end of the old Mother Road, so you'll get here eventually.

Rebel

The only reason I wanted to go to Griffith Observatory was Rebel Without A Cause. I guess I'm not the only one: lo and behold, this bust of James Dean sits out front.

Beverly Hills Cop

I knew what I was going to call this picture before I even released the shutter. As I waited for him to walk up the street into the right position for the shot, I had it all in my head.

Down Rodeo

While in Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to do something I've wanted to do for years: roll down Rodeo Drive with Rage Against The Machine’s “Down Rodeo” pumping out the stereo. If you’re of a certain age, I know you’ve always wanted to do that, too; just admit it.

Abstract Vegas

As the name of my website vaguely implies, I enjoy this style of semi-abstract photography – shallow depth of field, the odd colors of mixed artificial light, blurs.

Zamboni

This is from way back in January, at Rockefeller Center's skating rink in New York City. So, while we're all complaining about the heat, we can remember the alternative and decide it beats being cold.

Insult By Association

So, who decided it was okay to put the Andrews Sisters Hollywood Boulevard star next to frigging Donald Duck and a statue of Mickey Mouse?

Blessed are the Porn Slappers

If you've ever walked the Las Vegas Strip, you know them. They stand in long lines, handing out stripper cards, the little advertising cards with pictures of girls and a phone number, promising entertainment right in your hotel room.