LOS ANGELES, California | From Behind the Yellow Line

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Top notch photography

[Sekkle]

thanks again for the comments, everyone.

Originally Posted by Buckeye Native 001

Is that KOTH tagging along with you?

Yup. Ran into him on the street.

Originally Posted by edmontonenthusiast

Do you put in any special settings to get such colorfulness and good shadows out of your photos? The lighting in LA probably helped, surely doesn't get that bright out here this time of year (but at the peak of summer, it's way more bright up here for way longer...like 10-11pm sometimes).

No special settings, but I take them in RAW and sometimes play with the white balance after. Actually, I would have preferred less sunlight, although the late-afternoon light was really nice.

Originally Posted by OneMetropolis

you should of toke pictures of the newer sections of LA, like the south park area with LA Live or some other areas besides the fashion district. Why can't people that visit LA just take nice picture-esque pictures? All the other cities on hear get proper representation on hear and leave the grit out of there photos, why can't LA have one thread without grit in it? I wan to see the true LA.

I'm sure you can find plenty of shiny, glitzy photos of LA on here and elsewhere. That's not the type of pics I usually take. I don't "leave the grit out" of my Portland photos either. I just find older places like the Fashion District or Broadway a lot more interesting than LA Live. But here's one for ya...

[Rail Claimore]

One of my three favorite American cities.

Superb!

[Buckeye Native 001]

There's more grit and blue collar in LA County than most people want to believe. God, East LA, Long Beach, South Bay and South Central are cornucopias for that, which I happen to prefer, being from the rustbelt and all...

Besides, the ritzier areas are weary of people with cameras

[Quixote]

Behind the yellow line? Never!

I actually saw your photos while browsing Flickr and I was glued to the computer for about 10 minutes. The alley shot in particular is mesmerizing. Also, it's nice to know that you accomplished all of that on foot/by train. Were Metro Rail and Metrolink efficient/convenient enough for you?

Definitely come back soon so you can hit up K-town, Boyle Heights, Los Feliz, and many more fascinating hoods!

[SouthByMidwest]

If you can get around on foot and/or public transportation in LA you can do it anywhere on Earth.

It's how I roll when I go shooting.

[dktshb]

Originally Posted by OneMetropolis

you should of toke pictures of the newer sections of LA, like the south park area with LA Live or some other areas besides the fashion district. Why can't people that visit LA just take nice picture-esque pictures? All the other cities on hear get proper representation on hear and leave the grit out of there photos, why can't LA have one thread without grit in it? I wan to see the true LA.

This is as much a part of the true LA as any other part of this city. Most of LA isn't polished and grit free whether you're in Venice Beach, Hollywood, Echo Park, Korea Town, Eagle Rock or the San Fernando Valley.

[Sekkle]

Originally Posted by Westsidelife

Also, it's nice to know that you accomplished all of that on foot/by train. Were Metro Rail and Metrolink efficient/convenient enough for you?

Definitely come back soon so you can hit up K-town, Boyle Heights, Los Feliz, and many more fascinating hoods!

Yeah, they worked perfectly for me. We waited a little longer than I expected for the subway to Hollywood (maybe 15 minutes before a red line train came), but that was the only slight delay. I've been checking out the LA transit thread and I'm pretty impressed with all the new lines you guys have under construction or in the planning stages.

I originally thought I might make it to Los Feliz (I was there a few years ago just walking through the neighborhood and went to a bookstore in that area - seemed pretty cool), but I didn't have time. And KingoftheHill mentioned that Koreatown would be a cool place to check out, so yeah, I hope I'll make it back there before too long.

[TonyAnderson]

Where's all the people??

You're are grade A professional.

[wisla_krakow]

god damn... sekkle did la

[Bedhead]

Superb - so much variety! The one with the Mona Lisa sums it up for me.

[ungerdog]

Great photos! You gave us a nice mix. Thanks.

[Easy]

Fantastic!

[FerrariEnzo]

LA and no hot blondes?? If the pictures weren't incredible I would feel cheated, but they are.

[diskojoe]

Originally Posted by OneMetropolis

you should of toke pictures of the newer sections of LA, like the south park area with LA Live or some other areas besides the fashion district. Why can't people that visit LA just take nice picture-esque pictures? All the other cities on hear get proper representation on hear and leave the grit out of there photos, why can't LA have one thread without grit in it? I wan to see the true LA.

Why dont you do that then onemetropolis.

at sekkle. one again , an awesome thread. in case you cant tell im digging through your archieve trying to steal all your tricks. note to self get 10mm zoom, lol

[Clevelumbus]

Fantastic!

[Sekkle]

Originally Posted by diskojoe

at sekkle. one again , an awesome thread. in case you cant tell im digging through your archieve trying to steal all your tricks. note to self get 10mm zoom, lol

thanks man. Yeah, that 10mm lens is cool. Opens up some different types of shots.

[JDRCRASH]

Originally Posted by Sekkle

Those 2 women on the left remind me of people I know.

[dktshb]

^ Thanks for sharing.

[LosAngelesSportsFan]

lol. seriously, there might be 2 million girls in LA that look like that from behind.