May Day 2010: Los Angeles

Last Saturday (May 1) I went into Los Angeles to attend the May Day Immigration Protest. More than 100,000 people were expected to march from four directions towards Los Angeles City Hall to protest Arizona's new immigration law.

Here’s what I got:

Till then!

The Wedge

After checking Facebook, I found out that The Wedge was hitting. Took the Vespa, the 300 2.8 and the D300 out to take some photos. Too bad I did not think to take the 70-200. It turns out my over ambitious ass took the wrong lens. The 300 was way to close! Oh well, lesson learned.

Here's what I got:


Till then.

Tax Day Tea Party

On tax day I went out to Santa Ana's Civic Center to watch a bunch of Tea Party protesters talk about big government.

In short, here's what I got:

Till then.

Joshua Tree Spring 2010

Anh and I took a little camping trip out into Joshua Tree last week (April 10, 2010) to see all the flowers. Sadly, it's still to cold and there was not a whole lot of action. But we did manage to do a couple of hikes and I was able to snap off a couple of shots.

Here's what I got:

Over all it was a fun and much needed little trip.

Till then.

MEXICALI'S 7.2 QUAKE!

I'm sure everyone knows, but Mexico was hit with a 7.2 earthquake last Easter (April 4, 2010). McClain and I decided that night to take a 3 hour drive to the boarder of Calexico and Mexicali to take a look at the damage.

The photos are from the downtowns of Calexico and Mexicali.

Here's what I got:


Oh how the world is falling apart. Quick, get some duct tape!

Till then.

2010 L.A. Marathon!

Peter and I took off to Dodger Stadium at 4:30am yesterday (March 21, 2010) to take a look at the L.A. Marathon; I know, who likes to run? I know I don't, but a couple of names come to mind: Wesley Korir and Edna Kiplagat, winners of the 2010 L.A. Marathon.

Wesley Korir, 27 of Kenya, ran his 26 miles in 2hrs 9mins and 19secs. Just about a minute shy of the L.A. Marathon's record of 2hrs 8mins and 24secs. Oh and did I mention that it was Korir that set that record last year!? Back to back, son!

Above is Edna Kiplagat, 30, and also of Kenya crossing the line at 2hrs 25mins and 38secs. This is her first win and is only her second marathon that she has ever run.

After they crossed the finish line and received their prizes, they took a walk on the Santa Monica Pier; as if they didn't just run 26 miles in under 2 1/2 hours.

Anyways, here's what I got from the rest of the day:

Till then.