Photo class

I took a class on taking head shots (this is Hollywood after all!).  I wanted to learn some tips on taking portraits in general.  The teacher was Kawai Matthews, a celebrity photographer.  It was fun to play and learn about different lighting techniques, plus posing and wardrobe.  Here are a few photos from class.

Purim and LACMA

Last week was Purim, a very fun Jewish holiday. Kids (and some adults!) get dressed up. We had a party at our shul on Wednesday night. Here are some of the attendees:






On Sunday, I went to the LA County Museum of Art (LACMA).

Art installation called "Metropolis"

Demonstration of Sumi ink marks and paper making.

Tools of the trade

Random cool portrait.

Quiet times

Just a few photos from out and about in LA. Hope you enjoy.

Window reflection

Westwood

Cool and groovy van

Near LAX

Tulip tree

Vacation in the Sierras

I went on vacation again :) I stayed in a town called Angels Camp, CA - it's in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about an hour east of Stockton, CA. It's called the Gold Country, because there was a lot of gold mining in the area and logging, too. Nowadays, there are a lot of vineyards and tasting rooms. Most of the towns there have old buildings from the 1800s in their downtowns, so they try to promote old-timey tourism.

Here are some photos from my vacation.

Mercer Cavern

Our tour guide

At Railtown 1897 (train museum)

Our tour guide, again!

Calaveras Big Tree State Park

Downtown Angels Camp

Calaveras County Historical Museum

Road work ahead!

Ironwood Winery

Wine cave

New Melones Lake

Columbia State Historical Park

Sunsets in the mountains

December days

I walk around my neighborhood a lot, but usually its on Shabbat, so I can't take photographs. But the fall weather has been so beautiful lately, I fit in several walks during this week. Here are some photos of Los Angeles dressed in autumn hues. Enjoy.