Looking Up In The Los Angeles Central Library
The LA Central Library has a LOT to explore. Not just books, but a lot of art as well, including the ceilings.
Tag: Los Angeles
Wide LA River Panorama Near 6th Street Bridge
One of the best uses of drones, I feel, is a solid panorama of what the world looks like from up there. When no hills exists, grab a drone.
Waymo In LA: First + Second Rides Were Cheaper And Better Than Lyft Or Uber
Last week, I had my first two rides with Waymo and I was impressed. The car was stylish, comfortable, and perfect for introverts or anyone who enjoys a bit of Continue Reading →
Downtown Los Angeles In The Blue Hour
Now that we have done that silly spring the clocks forward for no good reason, it’s time to get over to LA in the (not as) early hours for aerial Continue Reading →
Wide Panorama Of Brentwood And Westwood From The Getty
It’s great when rich people leave behind places for the public to enjoy. This is the view from the Getty Museum.
The Light Streaming Down In LA
Just the right light and clouds and haze at just the right time.
Hummy At A Flower
Description: I got lucky, that’s how I would describe what went into this photo. Hummingbirds are so dang fast and this one was no exception. But it did really like Continue Reading →
The Sears Building In LA
Description: Not being from LA I lack the historical knowledge of what the Sears Building means to this city. It’s on the list of research as I wander the city Continue Reading →
Downtown Los Angeles Aerial Panorama
Description: From a little South and right of downtown, close to theFashion District.
Heart in the Ashes: Finding Humanity in LA’s Wildfires
I’m not a native to LA, and I certainly brought biases with me when I moved here. Heck, I even told my wife soon after we met that I could Continue Reading →
How To Help Those In Los Angeles – Part 2
Next up on how to help people in Los Angeles after the fires of January, 2025, are a few GoFundMe options. (Part 1 of how to help is here) First, Continue Reading →
Palisades Fire Photos From The Top Of Winnetka Drive
Photos from today of the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, from the top of Winnetka Drive. Click on an image for a larger version. All photographs copyright Peter West Carey. Continue Reading →
Downtown LA From MacArthur Park In The Early Morning
Description: Evidently this part of LA is not the best. It’s become rundown and a known place to score drugs. The park, with its artificial lake/large pond and fountain, could Continue Reading →
Looking Down The Rosslyn Hotel
Description: At over 100 years old, the Rosslyn (left) and its annex (right) still stand. Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. All rights reserved
Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain And Los Angeles City Hall Before Everyone Wakes Up
Description: The time stamp on this photo says 6:19am and I was setting up for a timelapse of the sun rising behind LA’s City Hall. Sundays mornings are an excellent Continue Reading →
Downtown LA From Lincoln Heights
Description: After volunteering today with a worthwhile non-profit named Project Angel Food in Lincoln Heights, I decided to see what the city looked like from this angle. I’m not native Continue Reading →
Downtown Los Angeles Panorama
Description: I enjoy any image that shows a familiar scene in a different way. While paging through older photos on the computer, I came across this aerial panorama I created Continue Reading →
Up, Down, All Around
Description: It’s that place in LA where the one road meets the other road meets the LA River. Location: Lynwood, California, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. All Continue Reading →
Griffith Observatory In Front Of Downtown Los Angeles
Description: The Griffith Observatory is located in a park with plenty of walking trails, some offering spectacular perspectives like this one. Location: Los Angeles, California, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Continue Reading →
Reflections Of A Theme
Description: No. I’m not getting all philosophical on you. The reflection you see in the glass is the Theme Building. That’s the name of the curved building at the middle Continue Reading →
Looking Up At SoFi Stadium
Description; Sabrina and I went on the SoFi Stadium tour yesterday. SoFi is the fancy new major sports stadium in LA where the Chargers and Rams play. It will also Continue Reading →
Classic Ocean Sunset
Description: What’s not to love about watching the sun slowly sink behind clouds and into the ocean. Growing up on the West Coast, this is mostly what I know of Continue Reading →
Downtown LA Painting?
Description: This is one of those nice mistakes. Or maybe just a nice limit of technology. It’s an iPhone photo out a plane window on approach to LAX and just a Continue Reading →
Downtown Los Angeles Aerial
Description: Might this be the last of the rain around LA? Probably not. We’ve had about 26″ at my house since the first of the year. That is a heck of Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Town Hall And Grand Park Before Sunrise
Description: Getting up early to get sunrise behind town hall is a bit easier this time of year. This photo was snapped last year and I plan to make more trips, Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Sunrise From The Valley
Description: Trying to plan a photo like this might make me a bit bonkers so I am glad serendipity was on my side. After taking off from Burbank airport I was Continue Reading →
Downtown Los Angeles From The North
Description: It was from this angle that a 1 second clip of mine was used for the pilot introduction of the TV show La Brea. It is a lovely view and Continue Reading →
Great Egret Looking Great
Description: Believe it or not, this Great Egret ‘photo’ is a frame grab from a video. An 8K video to be precise. The extra pixels used by the 8K frame (7680×4320 Continue Reading →
Are You Afraid Of Heights?
Description: Sometimes a drone is a good way to learn things. In this case, The Roslyn Hotel and its annex, once the largest hotel on the West Coast, is seen Continue Reading →
Port Of Long Beach Panorama
Description: There is just so much to see in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Most of it is off-limits to UAVs (drones), but there are a few spots Continue Reading →