My brother Tim’s video about the sun setting on the winter solstice
Year: 2023
Saxophone Christmas Busker
I’ve seen this guy around town a lot. This particular video is from last Friday when I made a trip to the Village to take in the preparations for that night’s annual lighting of the Christmas tree. It’s odd that one of the women approaching from the right puts money in his collection urn but…
Christmas Lights 2023
Sandy and I set up our outdoor Christmas lights yesterday, and I shot this video last night. I replaced a burned-out string with a new one featuring an eight-setting blinker mechanism. The accompanying music was produced using AVIA, an AI-based Music Generation Assistant.
Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
They were setting up for Santa in front of City Hall. I loved the topiary nutcracker holding the presents, and when the woman walked by eating a pastry, I knew I had my shot. I did not stay for the lighting of the Christmas tree, but I did capture this video of the city bus…
Our 27th Wedding Anniversary
The photograph showcases a man and a woman standing amidst a verdant backdrop. The man, wearing glasses, dons a casual green t-shirt and has a slight smile on his face. The woman, standing to his right, is dressed in a vibrant red dress and radiates happiness with a broad smile. Her hair is pulled back,…
Vivia Palestine!
The image portrays a graffiti-covered wall situated in a park-like setting with trees and a glimpse of a building in the background. Prominent phrases spray-painted in large letters include “WHEN PPL ARE OCCUPIED,” followed by “RESISTANCE IS JUSTIFIED” and “¡VIVA PALESTINA!” The graffiti showcases a mix of colors, predominantly green, red, and white. Various other…
1953 Chevy
Parked on a sunlit urban street is a vintage automobile, painted in a muted grey. The car, with its elegant curves and chrome detailing, stands as a testament to a bygone era of automotive design. Behind the vehicle, storefronts come into view, including one intriguingly named “Stay Gold Barbershop” with its rustic signage. A more…
Tree-Lined Alleyway
The panoramic image captures a quiet, tree-lined alleyway. Dominating the foreground is a unique, circular brick building with a weathered facade and a black-shingled roof, hinting at its age and history. The structure is surrounded by a patch of shrubbery marked off with bright green posts. To the left, a white truck is parked outside…
Clowns Hanging from a Tree
Here’s a tree adorned with unsettling clown decorations. The prominent clown face has exaggerated features, including wide eyes, a broad smile, and a pointed hat. It’s draped in tattered red fabric that flutters amongst the tree’s branches. In the background, another similar clown decoration can be seen. The tree stands in a garden area dotted…
My Most Popular Film Photograph: Help Wanted
In the dim glow of a fading afternoon, a window stands defiantly, blinds half-lifted, like the weary eyes of an old chef who’s seen it all. It bears a bold proclamation, “HELP WANTED” screaming in red and white – a call to arms for those brave enough to answer. Beneath, the details: “Linecook/ Dishwasher (Cocinero/…
Monster on My Back
The image captures a close-up of a man’s face, focusing primarily on his left eye which is accentuated by a pair of black-framed glasses. He wears a gray cap and has earphones plugged in. The man’s skin is lightly freckled, and there’s a hint of a smile or smirk playing on his lips. However, the…
3 Oct 23
I’m shooting more photos showing nature and civilization jammed against each other. Find my photographs on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomchat/
Ginkgo Tree Turning Colors
Yesterday I spotted this little ginkgo tree turning yellow — pretty early in the season. December is our autumn here in Southern California, the time when the leaves turn. It’s rare to see any color at all in September.
Photos This Week
a few snapshots around town
Halloween candy galore!
Halloween candy galore!