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Photography Field Trip to Los Angeles

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The weather was beautiful yesterday and perfect for our photography class field trip to Los Angeles. We caught the MetroLink commuter train at Irvine station and from there traveled to Union Station. There we caught the red line subway to City Hall. I learned that for a five dollar MetroLink ticket a person can travel to and all over Los Angeles by bus and subway. An amazing deal! Once inside city hall we were given a guided tour by one of the knowledgeable docents.P1010287City Hall’s interior is amazing. Built in the 1920s, it was designed in the Art Deco style. Here you can see the beautiful Christmas tree in the central lobby and some of the architecture. The marble floors and ceilings, and just about everywhere else you looked, there was something to photograph. Since the late ’50s I’ve seen the outside of this building, but never stepped inside until yesterday. Now that I know just how easy it is to get there by public transportation, I plan to go back soon and take my husband with me. P1010346

Our next stop was the historic Bradley Building in downtown Los Angeles, another gorgeous building from the 1920s. I was amazed at the amount of brass used in staircases and other fixtures. Above  is one of two ornately decorated elevators.

The next part of our trip took us to the Grammy Museum, which I strongly recommend if you are a music lover. If you go to their web site www.grammymuseum.org you will see some of the many outstanding exhibits.100_3731

Last but not least, we went to L.A. Live next to the Staples Center. There we were treated to live music and holiday lights. It was spectacular. There was also an ice rink for those who wanted to give skating a try.

We returned to Orange County by tour bus, and as we traveled home listening  to Christmas carols we also enjoyed seeing brightly decorated houses along the way. It was a wonderful day filled with new adventures. We’ve often seen the Los Angeles skyline from a distance as we’ve traveled north on the freeway, but yesterday I was in the very heart of this amazing city. My photography instructor encourages us to seek out new experiences, and that is certainly what we did!

A Photographic Adventure

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I’ve mentioned before that I’m taking beginning digital photography. The day before yesterday, a friend from class and I hiked a near by trail with our cameras. The weather is still unseasonably warm, so we started our hike early in the day. The scenery was gorgeous and we had a great time walking, talking, and taking photos, using different shutter speeds. Shutter speed is something I knew nothing about only a few weeks ago. One of the things I love about digital photography, is that I can take dozens of photographs, knowing that I will probably delete most, but there is always the anticipation of that perfect shot. Before I owned a digital camera I was overly cautious about taking photos, and I’m sure I missed many good opportunities as I over analysed a subject. The digital camera gives me such a sense of freedom when taking photographs. My camera is basic and was not terribly expensive, but thanks to the class I have learned what my camera can and will do. I’m so glad that I registered for the class given through our local community college. It is a perfect example of why we as adults should never be afraid to go back to school. There is always something new and exciting to learn.