Downtown LosAngeles ! ( from Echo park ) by kimariehere
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Hello all!
Ok I debated on if I should put this one up or not . But the thing is for a long time I have been wanting to get a shot of downtown Los Angeles . ( 40 minutes south from my home )...
Thing is -
I don't think downtown LA is the prettist place to shoot -LOL! I think of smog and ugly grey buildings . So when I was shooting the other day I shot this for one reason . It is the view I had from my dorm room in college . Across the street (about 100 feet away ) I met my kids Dad in 1989 and I wanted them to see the place we met. Funny to think my 3 girls wouldnt exist if I hadn't been in that very spot !!
Then it dawned on my that I finaly got a Non ugly view/shot of downtown Los Angeles as well that had been on my list of things to shoot!!!
Taken at 10 am ( not the best light ) handheld with a Nikon 7900 Pocket cam. I did what I could with it with my postwork and a tad of smudge painting. Didn't know what to put this under flowers and plants or achitecture ?!
And so I am putting it up so you could all see the place where I shot the lotuses from ...,
...AND_(( whispers ...Hmm and maybe if I show Mike this he will get all sentimental and buy me that canon Eos 20d SLR cam I am begging him constantly for - even willing to settle for a rebel ... uhm .... lol shhhhh...))))
* please view at full size for best result!! *
Thank you for all your time and comments!!
Love to you all!!
((( big hugs )))
~ ♥ Kimmers ! :O) !!
Comments (71)
Spenc3
Very Beautiful! I've been to Los Angeles and you are right when you say that it is not the most picturesque city. However, your photo is stunning and well deserving of a Canon EOS 20d SLR ;>)))
kenwas
LA should pay you for this shot... a rare glimpse pf a decent atmopshere over the city and a most positive view of the city. Beautiful work Kimmers.
Cullen
I hope the water lilies were in bloom when you two met, as they lend a romantic air to the view. Nice composition & presentation. I hope you get the Canon, now that you've had a taste of the SLR world with your friend's Nikon.
angel_dust
A BEAUTIFUL IMAGE!! AS ALWAYS!
erlandpil
Nice and good picture from you again erland
goodoleboy
Kimsee, you really take your life in your hands when you go anywhere near downtown Los Angeles. At least you can hide behind the lily pods in Echo Park and shoot away. Downtown L.A. looks great from a distance with all those neat buildings. That is a beautiful in-depth photo of the skyline from Echo Park. Great light and shadow of the leaves. Anyway, you've inspired me to leave early from Norwalk some weekend morning and get out to Echo Park to see what kind of photographic magic I can perform. Harry the Hugger
nongo
Used to be that the city hall building was the tallest building you could see of downtown... now I'm not sure if you can even see it for all the new taller buildings?? Excellent image from Echo Park Kimmers!!!!
HannibalSmok
excellent!
2Loose2Trek
Wow! Kimmers you've sure put a pretty face on that er ... city. Fantastic shot and I love the way you've composed this image. Excellent!
BorisB
What a gorgeous and marvelous viewpoint!! Wonderful light & shadows, very well done!
bentchick
LOL!!!!!!! I have this image of you..... wading in the pond up to your neck to get this picture!!!!! LOL :P Wow! Talk about a trip down memory lane..... I used to go downtown quite often, but I can't say that I've been anywhere near there in about 18+ years! You really captured what little beauty that city has! The last time I was downtown I had to drive by Skid Row and I'll always have that haunting image in my head whenever I think about Los Angeles! Maybe I can replace that image with yours!!!!! LOL ;p
sharky_
It looks so inviting. But I think I'll keep my distance, lol. Excellent capture. Aloha
BBarbs
Wonderful shot !!! Amazing contrast of the park and LA. Havent been to LA since I moved away from California. Never looked this gorgeous. Maybe they should hire you for doing promotional images. LOL. Excellent image. Great idea !!!!
itsumama
Totally the BEST view of the city!!! Much more beautiful and an added extra POV for the Lilies too!! I love it....nice that the fountain is in there also. :o)b
Digimon
You know what makes this image so wonderful? The way you shot the flowers,buildings, palm trees and the fountains. All those verticle elements, seeming mostly equal in scale, creating a surreal landscape!! Not to mention the contrast of organic and inorganic shapes!! Wonderful!!!
Sekadhar
Most beautiful place...and top done shot!!!! Fantastic as always!!!!
danob
Lovely you could take a pic of the back of a packet of Cornflakes and make it look good.. Hmm I thought things were bigger in the US this one steals it!!
hotracer2
Love the composition:):):)
Hendesse
What a fantastic composition. Love the contrast between the buildings and the waterplants in the foreground. Most beautiful colors too. A wonderful image!!! :)
evilstoy
Wow, what a beautiful image. Love the POV and the colors! Great composition. +++
busi2ness
Excellent composition: bear in mind people like me who do not know about the down side (smog and grey buildings) only look through your eyes, and your eyes have composed well!
pm_hackworth
What an awesome contrast! VOTE
nattarious
WOW!!!! i am jealous now!! You know i use to live in CALI!! and i reall miss LA. :(( Shall i move back now! let me think about it and calculate how many days left pretty face ;)) Love the POV and the colours are fantastic kimarie... I love how your eye catches a lot of awesome views.. Love the leafs as well tho.. Very well done honey and wish you a happy weekend.. Tell me how are you! And when can we catch up! PPpppssssss... Yes the heart between the leg is the main point :)) Thank you for your amazing comments.. You know i always wait for them Ms. JOE
Onslow
You certainly found a great pov for this one - superb image !!!
Svarg
L.A. may not be very picturesque, but you make it so. Beautiful capture, Kimmers! Plus it's a shot with a history. Cool!
Loloe
Beautiful shot!!! For me L.A. sounds so exotic! I hope I'll be able to visit it one day!!! Bravo!!!
brycek
WOW..Great shot of this spot. Wonderful work Kim!!
Margana
Lovely pov on this one,Kimmie and loved reading the 'history' behind the shot.Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!-M :^)
Zacko
I dont even know what smog is. #:o/ Im such an eskimoe...sigh. But i do know that im fascinated by those big buildings you have in america. I betcha our tallest buildings isnt even half the size of a regular Mac Donalds over there. I would sure love to visit USA one of these days, and California is one of the top on my list. Beautiful composition my friend, it looks perfect with that infinitive focus. Have a most wonderful sunday. #:O)
goido
Lovely shot, I was shooting today for the tv news I work for and I almost melt!! It was 105 degrees in downtown L.A! Great shot of an area that is rather dangerous, great composition and depth!