The Theme building at LAX

I had a few minutes to spare on my way to the UK on a recent trip and couldn’t resist braving the heat outside and get a few pictures of the Theme building which is situated at the centre of the LAX airport complex.

This is an iconic building and classic mid-century ‘googie’ design; I’d love to get inside someday.

All pictures shot on Olympus Pen-F Digital

Landscape week #1

As the Angeles National Forest is now barely a 15 minute drive from my house, I decided to take the Pen-F digital out for some landscapes – it seems rude not to when these views are so close

Riding Verdugo – chasing the sunset

You may or may not have noticed that I have not mentioned cycling much recently and to be honest it’s because I haven’t been riding as much.  But my belly is in serious need of control so I am trying to get back into full riding condition.

I didn’t realise how out of condition I was until Tuesday when I decided to ride with a group up Verdugo mountain which is close to me.  

“You two stand there and I’ll go in the middle”

Part of my Photo Month Challenge

Kids in the street

Dip: Brewco, Manhattan Beach

Spent Saturday afternoon at Manhattan Beach, CA and managed to get my favourite dip for review.

PoF: Bird (s)

Didn’t take any this week as had camera issue.  here’s a few from the archive.

Just think, somewhere down there….

“Just think, somewhere down there….

 

Next week: Glass

I saw ET travelling through LA at the weekend

Here I am talking about ET-94 the space shuttle fuel tank rather than the short alien creature from the movie!

Up in the mountains again

This Sunday I had time for a ride and so decided to go off-road again.  This time I decided to stay close to home and as I live on the foothills of the Verdugo mountains it seemed the obvious choice.  

Great ride – Santa Monica Mountains

Went for a really good ride this weekend off-road for a change in the Santa Monica mountains.

It wasn’t a route that demanded a high level of skill but was just challenging enough for me as my first time offroad for almost a year and for one of our number (J) who only had a hybrid commuter bike – our leader (T) had led me to believe it was going to be mostly fire road so I invited J on that basis; he enjoyed it anyway (I think).

Four of us set off from Caballero Trail head  (34.136751, -118.546075) where there was plenty of roadside parking (as well as a car park further up); the single track trail was instantly interesting as we negotiated many twists, turns and bumps.

Lucky to have Griffith Park on my doorstep

 

Griffith Park in LA is such a great place, I cycle there almost every week but it’s good for lots more especially as it also has within it’s boundaries; Autry National Center, Bicycle Rental, Greek Theatre, Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round, Griffith Park Southern Railroad, L.A. Equestrian Center, L.A. Live Steamers, L.A. Zoo, Pony Rides and Travel Town (not to mention great views over the city and of the Hollywood sign).

PoF: May the Fourth be with you… (and Cinco de Mayo)

First up; Star Wars day (May 4th) and here are the prints made by some of the characters/cast in the concrete at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.  If you are not aware, as well as the walk of stars where people in the entertainment industry are recognised by having a star with their name on the sidewalk/pavement, within the forecourt of the Chinese Theatre are prints of feet, hands and other things from famous stars past and present; the honour being bestowed by by a special committee who selects celebrities based on their contributions to Hollywood cinema.