Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Honey Does This Car Float?

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Mystery Door

John Krill: Mystery DoorThe door is from somewhere in the Middle-east. The building was once a Post Office and a Synagogue. I believe it's one of the oldest buildings in Laguna Beach. It's located on Broadway at.

It's now a private art gallery. The owner is also a mystery.

The problem is nothing in front of the door and the front wall of the building fits in with the building itself. The building, front door, and lamp are old antiques and the railing and porch are very modern. The two styles clash. I mean really clash.

So why am I posting a failed photo? 1. I like the door and lamp. 2. The shadow of the tree adds drama. 3. It's a cool old building.

Solution: I'm probably going to do another photo only in the vertical. It will include only the door. I probably will have to exclude the lamp. The dark shadow of the tree is a must. How I'm going to do all this and keep that really ugly railing out of the photo is the challenge.

PS: I don't use Photoshop so Content Aware Fill isn't on the menu.

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Monday, December 24, 2012

Work Load

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Taking The Picture – Not Me, Them

John Krill: Taking The Picture – Not Me, ThemOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Net Effect

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Aloha Sen. Daniel Inouye

John Krill: Aloha Sen. Daniel InouyeLos Angeles Times story.

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Today Over Laguna Beach

John Krill: Storm CloudsWhile trying to work at the computer I happen to look out the window and viewed this scene. I grabbed the camera and took a couple of photos.

Now 15 minutes later the sky is clearing and I'm on my way downtown.

See Ya.

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

Portrait Of A Plastic Jug

John Krill: Portrait Of A Plastic JugOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Morning In America

John Krill: MCAS El ToroNow abandoned MCAS El Toro photographed from the Irvine Transportation Center.

All that you see was supposed to be transformed into a great park. Those in charge blame the decades long delays on the economy. Don't they always.

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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Culver City Public Art - Again

John Krill: Culver City Public Art There is a story in the Sunday LA Times on the public art that is across the street form the Expo line's last stop in Culver City. I originally showed a part of the art back on September 27, 2012.

Read the story on how the art came to be and it's future in the LA Times.

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Saturday, December 8, 2012

Night Walks: PCH

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Night Walks: Stairwell

John Krill: Night Walks: StairwellI've only now discovered what a digital camera can do at night.

I'm now a night walker. More on the way. Lots more.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

The Sun's Glare

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Hang'em High

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Monday, December 3, 2012

Another View From Hwy 111

John Krill: Another View From Hwy 111This photo shows the same intersection you see here but from further up the highway. Still looks surreal.

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Makes No Sense At All

John Krill: Makes No Sense At AllAnother photo from the car window. In this case I can't figure out what I photographed or my reason for doing so.

Still it makes no sense to me. You?

This is the power of cropping. Eliminate enough at the borders of a picture and all reference to it's reality is gone.

It's the intersection just before the entrance to the Cliff House. At least I think it is.

And again it's on Hwy 111 in the Coachella Valley.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

City Of Coachella

John Krill: City Of CoachellaIt's in the valley somewhere. I think it's just south of Indio.

Thinking hasn't been my strong suit this week. Even had problems getting a replacement mop head installed.

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Hwy 111 In The Coachella Valley

John Krill: Hwy 111Photographing out of the car window is sometimes the only way to get the picture. This photo was taken while driving, not me, along Hwy 111 in the Coachella Valley. Not Palm Springs and not Indio but somewhere in between.

The idea of driving and taking photos is not new. But there is no way I would drive and take photos. And it sure is a lot more fun when you have no worries like rear ending a BMW. Although that wouldn't upset me too much.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Palm Springs Rest Stop

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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Surf Vs Rock

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Story Pole

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One Foot

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Sunday, November 11, 2012

A Couple Of Photos From The Humor Bin

John Krill: What A Revolting Development This IsWhat A Revolting Development This Is

John Krill: But Mom Said You Had To Take Me AlongBut Mom Said You Had To Take Me Along

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Joel Meyerowitz: Dad Told Me How To Pay Attention

Friday, November 9, 2012

You Remember 'Victory At Sea'?

John Krill: You Remember ‘Victory At Sea’?Original contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

New View: Lifeguard Headquarters

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Wilshire and Western LA Metro Station

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Irvine Transportation Center

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Saturday, October 20, 2012

New View - Why I Hate Overhead Utility Lines

John Krill: New View - Why I Hate Overhead Utility LinesOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Painter's Eye

John Krill: Plein Air Painter Tom Kitts of Portland, ORPlein Air Painter Tom Kitts of Portland, OR

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

New View - Main Beach From Above

John Krill: New ViewAgain the temporary restrooms allow for a different view of Main Beach.

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Monday, October 15, 2012

Tilt - I Was A Little Busy

John Krill: TILT – Beach SurfI think I'm going to start a new series and call it TILT. Here I'm trying, successfully I might say, to get clear of the beach surf.

The TILT series will be photos with a TILT to them.

REALLY?

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New View - Current Lifeguard Headquarters

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

I Wonder What Was Out There?

John Krill: Confusion At Sea?Original contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Plein Air Painters In Laguna Beach

John Krill: Plein Air PainterSome of the best Plein Air painters in the country will be competing in the Plein Air Painting Invitational in Laguna Beach all week starting October 14. That's tomorrow. If you've ever needed a reason to visit Laguna Beach you have one now. You have the chance to watch the painters in action and some, but not all, welcome questions.

It looks like it's going to be a very nice week of weather for the artists and YOU.

For details on the Plein Air Painting Invitational visit the Laguna Art Museum web site.

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New View - Restrooms

John Krill: Main Beach New ViewBelieve me I'm not complaining. It's air-conditioned. Clean. Bright. And from the ramp you can get some nice photos.

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Friday, October 12, 2012

Just Walking Along The Beach

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New View - From Restroom Ramp

John Krill: New View Main BeachLooks like the old view but I'm able to get a higher view point. Approximately another 4 feet above the boardwalk. I'm standing on the ramp to the temporary restrooms. I'll show the restrooms next.


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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Heisler Point With Pelican Rock

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New View - Tow Away

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A Couple of A Couple Of Gulls Over The Beach Surf

John Krill: Gulls Over Beach SurfJohn Krill: Gulls Over Beach SurfOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Waiting?

John Krill: Waiting?Original contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

New View - Utility Poles Are Back

John Krill: Utility Lines EverywhereOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

New View - Pigeon Loft Over The Boardwalk

John Krill: Pigeon Loft Over BoardwalkNo telling how many people will get splotted in the next year and half.

Having pigeons sitting over the boardwalk is not my idea of fun. The pigeons will love it.

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New View - Restrooms

John Krill: New View RestroomsLaguna Beach is putting up a new Lifeguard Headquarters at Main Beach. The construction has modified the view at Main Beach with all the temporary buildings and communication cables hanging over the boardwalk.

More New Views coming soon.

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Monday, October 8, 2012

Looking Down - Opportunity May Strike

John Krill: Beach WalkI don't usually recommend people look down while walking. But at the beach it's a whole different game. There is much to see and observe.

And it's fun.

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Friday, October 5, 2012

You Do It HIS Way!

John Krill: Tear Down His WayThe boss loves to get up close. You do it his way.

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