There is a pervasive state of decay to this city.  The relentless heat and moisture tear everything from structures to streets slowly apart.  There is a charm in that though.  Life goes on, sometimes ending, but always rising in another form.


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Venice Beach Swimmers
Venice Beach Swimmers

This shot was taken off the Venice Beach pier in Marina del Rey.  We had been driving all...

Pale Shelter
Pale Shelter

"Umbrella" is another term for the parasol, which was first used as a protection against the...

Drama No. 23
Drama No. 23

  The rain was drizzling down on the corner across from the Clover Diner.  An...

Reach
Reach

This statue is at the foot of the Parkway in Philadelphia. Just one of my many walks and I had...