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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Final Mission
[Updated 10/14]
After flying cross-country atop a specially modified Boeing 747, Space Shuttle Endeavor makes its way slowly through the streets of Los Angeles on its final journey from Los Angeles International Airport to the California Science Center where it will be on permanent exhibit.
After flying cross-country atop a specially modified Boeing 747, Space Shuttle Endeavor makes its way slowly through the streets of Los Angeles on its final journey from Los Angeles International Airport to the California Science Center where it will be on permanent exhibit.
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| Shuttle Endeavor visits the donut shop |
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| Endeavor waits patiently |
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| Come a little closer |
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| Look! A spaceship coming down the street! |
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| Excitement builds as this bizarre procession approaches |
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| Endeavor |
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| Up close and personal |
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| Vertical Stabilizer OMS Pod Wing Leading Edge |
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| Engine cones |
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| ... and there it goes |
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| Squeezing 'round the bend |
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| Safely ensconced in a visitor pavilion at the California Science Center |
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| On the nosie! |
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| Up close and personal Vertical stabilizer towers over the main engine cluster Starboard OMS pod with RCS nozzles visible as well |
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| A space shuttle main engine on display for close inspection |
Friday, November 19, 2010
Funicular
Angels Flight (or Angel's Flight) is a landmark funicular railway in the Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles, California.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Winter
Record snows in the east along the central Atlantic coast, snow in the deep south almost to the Gulf coast. A chill in much of the United States.
This weekend in Los Angeles, forecast highs in the 70sF with sunshine, clear air, and green hills...
Saturday, January 17, 2009
The Japanese Garden
Behind the Sepulveda Dam in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles lies the Japanese Garden. On a recent weekend, I finally had a chance to visit and photograph this beautiful garden.
The central lake reflects the various garden features. At left can be seen the Tea House [click the image for a larger version]. To the right is the face of the adjacent sewage treatment and water reclamation plant. Fortunately the prevailing wind is usually blowing from the west or the north. A breeze from the east can be an ill wind indeed.
Rock garden stepping stones lead to a trellis-covered patio with benches.
Many birds call the gardens home; others sojourn there seasonally.
Rocks reflect off the surface of the water. In the distance a traditional Japanese stone lantern graces the path.
A different style stone lantern perched above a boulder.
Looking across the lake from inside the Tea House. [HDR]
Fish in the lake just outside the Tea House.
Aerial view of the Japanese Garden.
Stereogram of the Aerial view (click to enlarge; cross eyes to converge the two images).
The central lake reflects the various garden features. At left can be seen the Tea House [click the image for a larger version]. To the right is the face of the adjacent sewage treatment and water reclamation plant. Fortunately the prevailing wind is usually blowing from the west or the north. A breeze from the east can be an ill wind indeed.
Rock garden stepping stones lead to a trellis-covered patio with benches.
Many birds call the gardens home; others sojourn there seasonally.
Rocks reflect off the surface of the water. In the distance a traditional Japanese stone lantern graces the path.
A different style stone lantern perched above a boulder.
Looking across the lake from inside the Tea House. [HDR]
Fish in the lake just outside the Tea House.
Aerial view of the Japanese Garden.
Stereogram of the Aerial view (click to enlarge; cross eyes to converge the two images).
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Miami in LA?
This interestingly styled building is used for exterior location shots as the headquarters facility in the popular television show CSI Miami. It currently houses the FAA First Federal Credit Union.
It has also been used as the headquarters of "The Newport Group" in the television series "The O. C."
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Starliner 75
Alaska Airlines "Starliner 75", a Boeing 737-800 specially painted in a DC-3 era style in recognition of the airline's 75th anniversary, parked at Burbank Airport Terminal Gate B5.
Climbing into the sunset over the San Fernando Valley, shortly after take-off.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
San Fernando Valley Panorama
View from Topanga Canyon View Park over San Fernando Valley.
Click image for full gigapan.
Monday, June 16, 2008
The Walt Disney Concert Hall
In the heart of Downtown Los Angeles is the Walt Disney Concert Hall, designed by Frank Gehry, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Southern California Firestorm: Ground Truth
Beginning on October 21, fierce winds fanned the flames of at least 11 large fires in Southern California. After a long dry spell there was plenty of fuel for the fires to consume. As of this posting, the winds continue to blow and the flames continue to spread, threatening many residential areas. As of this writing, some homes have already been lost but many more are in danger.
Incident information
NASA MODIS/EOS Satellite Imagery
Smoke billows from the Castaic fire; the sun filters through.
A wide view over the lake.
A closer view.
Smoke starting to fill valleys and canyons in the Santa Clarita area.
Smoke from the Agua Dulce fire seen from highway 14 looking across Vasquez Rocks County Park.
The view from the slanted rocks in the previous image.
Amidst the chaos, a tranquil scene.
Down the road, flames can be seen on the hillside.
A little closer, it becomes apparent just how huge this one fire is. And how close to neighborhoods.
Helicopters of various descriptions work to protect homes and fight the fire.
A Sikorsky Sky Crane rigged with water dropping tank.
Closer up under a tank-equipped chopper.
Off to the fire they go.
The winds are blowing so strongly that it's difficult to stand; harder still to hold the camera steady. Even on a tripod or braced against a log fencepost, with image stabilization at 1600 ISO, it's hard not to get some image blur. The effect of these gusts on the fire is at once amazing and frightening.
Incident information
NASA MODIS/EOS Satellite Imagery
Smoke billows from the Castaic fire; the sun filters through.
A wide view over the lake.
A closer view.
Smoke starting to fill valleys and canyons in the Santa Clarita area.
Smoke from the Agua Dulce fire seen from highway 14 looking across Vasquez Rocks County Park.
The view from the slanted rocks in the previous image.
Amidst the chaos, a tranquil scene.
Down the road, flames can be seen on the hillside.
A little closer, it becomes apparent just how huge this one fire is. And how close to neighborhoods.
Helicopters of various descriptions work to protect homes and fight the fire.
A Sikorsky Sky Crane rigged with water dropping tank.
Closer up under a tank-equipped chopper.
Off to the fire they go.
The winds are blowing so strongly that it's difficult to stand; harder still to hold the camera steady. Even on a tripod or braced against a log fencepost, with image stabilization at 1600 ISO, it's hard not to get some image blur. The effect of these gusts on the fire is at once amazing and frightening.
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