Photography
Related: About this forumYesterday evening, a bunch of us photographers got on a bus and were driven to the Griffith Observatory.
The folks at Paul's Photo call these "walkabouts." And wow, did we walk! Almost 2 hours worth.
I got a few photos. I also realized that my nighttime skills need a lot of work! These have some merit and I hope you'll enjoy them. They were all taken with my Olympus Mark IV camera and the 12-45mm Pro lens.

Bo Zarts
(26,023 posts)Great pics, Peggy.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)These have undergone some editing. I could have done better! I have much to learn about night photography, needless to say.
You give me hope.
Klarkashton
(3,670 posts)Great place!
Great Photos!
CaliforniaPeggy
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young_at_heart
(3,950 posts)Griffith Park and many other places.....Farmers Market photos are my very favorite! I also thought you did an excellent job when you found special times for the moon. Thank you for being a wonderful member of Democratic Underground!
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)I am thrilled that my photos can take you back to your childhood memories.
There will be Farmer's Market photos up in a little while, from today.
FalloutShelter
(13,595 posts)Beautiful shots.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)I'm glad you enjoyed them.
AllaN01Bear
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CaliforniaPeggy
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Tarzanrock
(1,223 posts)Next stop -- Mount Wilson Observatory.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)Our emphasis was on the night sky and the architecture of the Observatory itself.
calimary
(87,121 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)It is the same way for me. The classic DTLA.
boonecreek
(1,143 posts)Love the ones of the sunset and the LA skyline.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)I was very happy to get all of those! I had fun manipulating the skies.
Hekate
(98,600 posts)Thx for sharing ❤️
CaliforniaPeggy
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Grumpy Old Guy
(3,963 posts)First rate job!
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)You are way too kind!
bluescribbler
(2,370 posts)Beautiful images. I love what you post.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)I did mean what I said. I am no pro, and all of these could have been better.
They are OK.
I am glad you love what I post!
Joinfortmill
(18,615 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)I appreciate your kindness and your support.
Mousetoescamper
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CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)I did what I could. Next time, I hope to do better.
Javaman
(64,279 posts)Have you ever gone there early in the morning, around the time of the “June gloom”? As the sun comes up the basin is blanketed I over cast clouds. I would just sit there as the sun came up and watch the clouds burn off.
It’s such an amazing place
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)I've never had the opportunity to do that. It sounds like a miraculous moment. But it's some distance from me.
Thanks for your beautiful memory . . .
‘May gray and June gloom.’
SWBTATTReg
(25,494 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)I love to share!
Golden Raisin
(4,726 posts)All atmospheric shots.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)I'm glad you enjoyed them.
awesomerwb1
(4,802 posts)Love that place. Been to the observatory many times. Took many out of towners there when they came to visit and I lived in the area.
Thank you for sharing!
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)It's been a Very Long Time since I've been there! It's amazing.
My pleasure to share, always!
SheltieLover
(71,895 posts)What a fabulous experience & fabulous photos you captured!
Ty for sharing!
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)It was quite the experience. My legs are still recovering from all the walking! I do expect to make a full recovery, however.
YW! I love to share!
SheltieLover
(71,895 posts)But all that walking is do healthy.
CaliforniaPeggy
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NBachers
(18,752 posts)I am urging you, if you haven't done it yet, to go visit Stahl House. We got the tour that started in daylight, and slowly transformed into night. You have to plan when you want to go and grab it when it becomes available; as they fill up fast.
We were doubly blessed with clear skies and a full moon on the night we went. You could certainly hone your night-time skills here and get some stunning pictures::
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)It sounds like a great visit, but I tend to be a bit passive about this sort of thing. I'm old and rather tired, so I'll go if someone else is doing the planning, logistics and etc!
I have to say, though, that your photo gives me second thoughts. Thanks!
And I'm glad you enjoyed my photos.
cachukis
(3,332 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
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Callalily
(15,147 posts)And you got some nice shots too! Thanks for posting.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)The store often has little trips like this one; they also run bigger trips to Africa, or to see the polar bears in Canada. I like the local ones best.
I recently went on a Walkabout to our local Madrona Marsh. It was great and I had fun with all the blooming plants!
Diamond_Dog
(37,674 posts)I would love it if a store or club would do that around here.
The Observatory looks like a fascinating and very scenic place for a group of photographers! Love your photos!
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)The walkabout idea is one that they often do. I've been on two of them now, and the organization and implementation are great.
It's been years since I've been to the Observatory and I was eager to see it! I'm glad you enjoyed my photos. I have things to learn about dark skies photography. It will come with time!
HAB911
(9,710 posts)and so glad for you!
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,553 posts)I know your photos would have been so damn good, so much better than mine.
Mine are OK. But someday I will have another opportunity and I hope I will have learned what I need to know to make great photos after dark.
Still, it was great to be there.