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Javaman

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24. I miss Griffith

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Tue May 20, 2025, 08:08 PM

May 20

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

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Yesterday evening, a bunch of us photographers got on a bus and were driven to the Griffith Observatory. [View all] CaliforniaPeggy May 20 OP

Whoa! Wonderful! Bo Zarts May 20 #1

Wow, my dear Bo, thank you so much! From a photographer of your caliber, that is high praise! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #5

Paul's Photo on Hawthorne /PCH? Klarkashton May 20 #2

That is the place, and thank you for your lovely comments, my dear Klarkashton! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #3

Your photos capture my childhood memories so well young_at_heart May 20 #4

Thank you so very much, my dear young_at_heart! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #7

Very cool Peggy. FalloutShelter May 20 #6

Thanks so much, my dear FalloutShelter! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #8

"" AllaN01Bear May 20 #9

Thank you so much, my dear AllaN01Bear! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #18

Did you take a "peek" through the 12 inch Zeiss refractor? Tarzanrock May 20 #10

Alas, no. We didn't go inside. CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #19

That cityscape is the L.A. I can never forget. calimary May 20 #11

Thank you so much, my dear calimary! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #20

Great shots. boonecreek May 20 #12

Thanks so much, my dear boonecreek! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #21

🌺Beautiful, Peggy! Hekate May 20 #13

Thanks so much, my dear Hekate! Always my pleasure to share. CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #22

Wonderful photos Dear Peggy! Grumpy Old Guy May 20 #14

Oh my dear Grumpy! Thank you. CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #23

"Some merit", indeed! bluescribbler May 20 #15

Ah, my dear bluescribbler! Thank you so much. CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #25

Very cool Joinfortmill May 20 #16

Thank you so much, my dear joinfortmill! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #26

Wow! Fantastic photos, Peggy! Mousetoescamper May 20 #17

Many thanks, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #27

I miss Griffith Javaman May 20 #24

Well, my dear Javaman! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #28

Every year enid602 May 20 #29

Once again, outstanding! Thanks for sharing your wonderful works! SWBTATTReg May 20 #30

Thank you so much, my dear SWBTATTReg! Very kind of you. CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #31

Brava! Golden Raisin May 20 #32

Thanks so much, my dear Golden Raisin! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #37

Great pics! awesomerwb1 May 20 #33

Thanks so much, my dear awesomerwb1! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #38

Wow, Peggy! SheltieLover May 20 #34

Thanks so much, my dear SheltieLover! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #39

Oh, I'll bet your legs are sore! SheltieLover May 20 #42

True, it's healthy. My legs are more tired than sore anyhow, CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #43

Hi Peggy- I came down from San Fran and visited Griffith in April. I love LA! Great pictures! NBachers May 20 #35

I love your photo, my dear NBachers! The clarity, colors and yes, the composition are all perfect! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #40

Nice exhibit. cachukis May 20 #36

Thanks so much, my dear cachukis! CaliforniaPeggy May 20 #41

What a great outing to be sponsored by your photo store! Callalily May 21 #44

Ah, my dear Callalily, you are too kind! Thank you so much. CaliforniaPeggy May 21 #45

What a great idea for a "walkabout"! Diamond_Dog May 21 #46

Ah, thank you, my dear Diamond_Dog! CaliforniaPeggy May 21 #47

Oh I am so envious HAB911 May 21 #48

My dear HAB911! If any of us should have been there, it should have been you! CaliforniaPeggy May 21 #49