Los Angeles Daily Photo

Attack of the Plants

2007-06-28T00:56:00.000-07:00

Looks like a scene from a B-movie. We shall call this movie "Attack of the Plants". We humans are doomed!

Our Pride and Joy

2007-06-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

Our pride and joy from our garden to yours.

Nature Abuse

2007-06-26T23:19:00.000-07:00

It is a sad, sad day when a sign is completely useless against such abuse!

"Something is wrong with that apple!"

2007-06-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

"I'm telling you, Clyde. There's definitely something wrong with THAT apple!"

That's the expression that we got when we first saw this larger-than-life sculpture at the Huntington Gardens.

Furry plant

2007-06-24T00:03:00.000-07:00

Anyone has any idea what kind of plant this is? We think it's a

desert plant or maybe a carnivorous plant (like the Venus flytrap).

Stairways to Heaven?

2007-06-23T00:44:00.000-07:00

Theater Entrance

2007-06-23T00:38:00.000-07:00

This is the roof of the entrance way to the AMC Theatres at Downtown Disney. Technically, Downtown Disney is located in Orange County, south of Los Angeles County.

Pink hangovers

2007-06-21T00:35:00.000-07:00

The flowers runneth over.

Hanging flowers 2

2007-06-20T00:32:00.000-07:00

Am out of town this week. Ming from NY Daily Photo will be updating the photos for me.

Under a red tree

2007-06-19T00:21:00.000-07:00

We took a snapshot of what it would be like to lay back under this red tree. I think it's a Japanese Maple.

Alas, we only stayed under there for about a minute.

Movin' On Up

2007-06-18T00:05:00.000-07:00

Yep, we're movin' on up and movin' into this 20,000-square-foot home in the Beverly Hills area...... in our dreams!!

Hanging flowers

2007-06-17T00:27:00.000-07:00

Anyone has any ideas what kind of flowers these are?

Nature's piercing 2

2007-06-16T00:49:00.000-07:00

Nature's Piercing

2007-06-15T22:25:00.000-07:00

Candy Apples

2007-06-14T01:03:00.000-07:00


There is no way anyone can resist NOT buying these from the store!

Cactus Corner

2007-06-13T00:05:00.000-07:00

Another Only-In-LA scene , where different type of cacti are used to "beautify" a frontyard corner of a house.

Trees & Sky 2: The Slope

2007-06-12T00:08:00.000-07:00

In the land of Hollywood, another sequel appears!

Trees & Sky

2007-06-11T00:28:00.000-07:00

Reflections

2007-06-10T00:34:00.000-07:00

You can see the graffiti on the glass interrupting the perfect reflection of a school auditorium

You have arrived!

2007-06-09T00:42:00.000-07:00

We took this photo up in the hills of Bevely Hills after visiting one of our friends.

The Pineapple Family

2007-06-08T00:33:00.000-07:00

The genus of this plant Bromeliaceae is the same genus as the sweet delicious pineapple! The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is the only bromeliad that is edible. Most other bromeliads are used as ornamental plants, like this Quesnelia arvensis in the photo.

Again, we did the research. Whew! Research is time-consuming!

Don't be such a Pansy!

2007-06-07T00:54:00.000-07:00

We love pansies because they are always multi-colored.

Stone Carvings

2007-06-06T00:56:00.000-07:00

This stone carving is shot at the front of the Huntington Library building.

Unfurling fern

2007-06-05T00:52:00.000-07:00

We found an unfurling frond of a fern. Try saying that three times fast!

Rosy Path

2007-06-04T00:01:00.000-07:00

This beautiful path lead to the Rose Garden at the Huntington Library Garden. There are different color and type of roses on both sides of the path.

View from Your Bedroom - Day View

2007-06-03T00:04:00.000-07:00

Eric from ParisDailyPhoto gave us an idea: Take a day shot of the June Theme Day's Photo.

Hmmm.... well, here it is!

California Fan Palm

2007-06-02T00:27:00.000-07:00

Close-up of the leaf of a California Fan Palm (scientific name: Washintonia filifera), a very popular shrub grown in backyards and frontyards of Los Angeles.

See, we did our homework this time; we can name the plant again this time!

Theme Photo: View From Your Bedroom

2007-06-01T00:22:00.000-07:00

We completely forgot that it's Theme Photo Day. So we rushed out to the balcony, played around with the shutter-speed and came up with this. We didn't realized what we took until we started to put this together, but can you spot the 3 focal points of the photos?

Anyways, here's the list of sites that are participating in the Theme Day.
Seattle (WA), USA - Manila, Philippines - Albuquerque (NM), USA - Singapore, Singapore - Toruń, Poland - Baton Rouge (LA), USA - Seoul, Korea - Saint Paul (MN), USA - Vantaa, Finland - Madison (WI), USA - Saarbrücken, Germany - Cleveland (OH), USA - Chicago (IL), USA - Cottage Grove (MN), USA - Omaha (NE), USA - Bellefonte (PA), USA - Melbourne, Australia - Stockholm, Sweden - Grenoble, France - Lubbock (TX), USA - Boston (MA), USA - Arradon, France - Hyde, UK - Joplin (MO), USA - Kyoto, Japan - Tokyo, Japan - Kansas City (MO), USA - Naples (FL), USA - Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Manila, Philippines - Sydney, Australia - Stavanger, Norway - Bucaramanga (Santander), Colombia - London, UK - Chandler (AZ), USA - Nelson, New Zealand - Singapore, Singapore - Hamburg, Germany - Sydney, Australia - Tenerife, Spain - Moscow, Russia - Lyon, France - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Villigen, Switzerland - Anderson (SC), USA - Oslo, Norway - Evry, France - Hayle, UK - Mumbai, India - Kitakami, Japan - Wassenaar (ZH), Netherlands - Menton, France - Monte Carlo, Monaco - Los Angeles (CA), USA - Cypress (TX), USA - La Antigua, Guatemala - Paderborn, Germany - San Diego (CA), USA - Ampang (Selangor), Malaysia - Madrid, Spain - Lyon, France - Selma (AL), USA - Shanghai, China - Baziège, France - Cologne (NRW), Germany - North Bay (ON), Canada - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Stayton (OR), USA - Sharon (CT), USA - Austin (TX), USA - Hong Kong, China - Trier, Germany - Joensuu, Finland - Paris, France - Greenville (SC), USA - Wailea (HI), USA - Budapest, Hungary - Cork, Ireland - Bastia, France - Vancouver, Canada - Brookville (OH), USA - Jakarta, Indonesia - Mainz, Germany - Minneapolis (MN), USA - Zurich, Switzerland - Torino, Italy - Montréal (QC), Canada

Pitcher Plants

2007-05-31T00:23:00.000-07:00

More photos from the Huntington Botanical Garden:

This time it is the carnivous pitcher plant. We had seen many pictures and photos of the pitcher plant, but to see it up close with our own eyes is a completely different experience. It looks so harmless and beautiful, but so deadly to an insect!

The pitcher plant on the left is known as the speckled pitcher plant (of the Nepenthes or Old World genus) while the one on the right is known as North American pitcher plant (of the Sarracenia or New World genus). We didn't even know the difference until we did the research on this!

Bum or Palm?

2007-05-30T00:47:00.000-07:00

Is this a bum (butt) or a palm fruit? You decide.

Lonely bench

2007-05-29T10:48:00.000-07:00

There are numerous such secluded spots all over the Huntington Botanical Garden where you can sit and enjoy nature or the view.

Elmo Wanna-Be

2007-05-28T00:45:00.000-07:00

We stumbled upon this "Elmo Wanna-be" hairy cactus on the side of the residential road next to the trash dumpster. It's interesting how the owner decided to use his old (we're assuming he doesn't want it anymore) glasses to dress up his cactus.

Ah, another Only-in-LA for sure!

Water Lily

2007-05-27T00:10:00.000-07:00

Closeup of a water lily taken at the Huntington Library's Japanese Garden in San Marino, CA.

The Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens has one of the most extensive botanical collections in the world, with nearly 120 acres and 15,000 kinds of plants from all over the world.

Facade - City of San Gabriel series

2007-05-26T00:25:00.000-07:00

This is how the front facade of the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium looks like.

... and this is the final in the City of San Gabriel series... we promise!

Bell Tower - City of San Gabriel series

2007-05-25T00:05:00.000-07:00

This is taken in front the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium.

Ceiling - City of San Gabriel series

2007-05-24T00:10:00.000-07:00

The ceiling of the grand entrance to the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium made us think of architectures in Istanbul (Seda, do you not agree?)

Fountain - City of San Gabriel series

2007-05-23T00:45:00.000-07:00

This is taken in front of the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium.

Arches - City of San Gabriel series

2007-05-22T00:31:00.000-07:00

These arches are the backside of the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium.

Organic Vegetables

2007-05-21T00:04:00.000-07:00

After visiting the Tanaka Farms yesterday, we visited the organic store at the Farm and took photos of some of the variety of organic vegetables being grown there, too.

There're onions, carrots, purple cauliflowers, white cauliflowers and yellow/orange cauliflowers.

Strawberry Season!

2007-05-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

We went strawberry picking today at the Tanaka Farms, an organic farm in Irvine, about an hour's drive south of Los Angeles (technically, it's Orange County, not Los Angeles County anymore). We took on the Strawberry Tour at the farm where two wagons filled with city slickers are pulled by a old Ford tractor for an hour around the 30-acre farm. Now, what's so extraordinary is that Irvine is technically still the city, not the suburbs or the rurals.

We were so busy eating the strawberries at the farm that we forgot to take photos of the rows of strawberries! The photos at the top are from before we embarked on the tractor tour (when we're waiting to board the tour!)

Stuffed

2007-05-19T22:37:00.000-07:00

We saw a couple of kids playing with these three stuffed animals and stuffing them into the lanterns-home in the garden section of Kohl's and asked if we could take a photo of their "creations".

Hidden Garden

2007-05-18T00:23:00.000-07:00

We were able to sneak into one of our neighbors' garden to snap this photo. We just love the way she puts all the different flowers together.

StormWatch LA!

2007-05-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

There was a storm coming into LA a few weeks ago and the sky turns dark almost immediately. So, we can't resist taking this photo of the sky.

When we look closer at the photo, we discovered we also captured the silhouette of a plane coming through the dark clouds on the middle right of the photo (click on the photo on the left for the 2812x2112 pixels version to see if you can spot the plane).

New Newspaper Ads

2007-05-16T00:20:00.000-07:00

We took this photo because we notice there was a different "ads" on the side of this newspaper stand (make sure to click on the photo so you can see the "ads" more clearly). It says: "CHARLENE Please call Mark" with a phone #.

Our minds started wondering if Charlene was the girlfriend of Mark, if there was a fight or quarrel, if Mark is trying to get Charlene back?

Or, is it a Hollywood movie-style of romance? Charlene and Mark had a great time around here. Mark never got Charlene's phone # (or lose her phone #) and he can't get her out of his mind, and out of desperation, this is the only way to see if he will be able to contact him again...

Or maybe this is just an ad for something else...

We'll never know...

Decorative Agave

2007-05-15T00:01:00.000-07:00

This Agave Attenuata (see, we did our research this time!) is another popular LA garden decoration. In fact, this was taken in our neighborhood!

Door to door

2007-05-14T00:01:00.000-07:00

This is very unusual to see a front gate so close to the front door in L.A. because here in L.A. we like our gates open to a winding driveway to our front door. God forbids if we have to -gulp!- walk to our gate!

Moon Over LA: The Beginning

2007-05-13T00:10:00.000-07:00

Per suggestion from Sally from Sydney, we tried to figure out how to do a prequel (a la Hollywood) to our Moon Over LA series (I and II).

So, here's the tagline for Moon Over LA: The Beginning:
Before the moon became the moon...
Before it started shining in the dusk...
The stadium lights from nearby high school shines through in the twilight of the day...

Life & Death of A Tree

2007-05-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

San Fernando Mission Part Tres

2007-05-11T00:05:00.000-07:00

San Fernando Mission Part Dos

2007-05-10T00:05:00.000-07:00

San Fernando Mission

2007-05-08T00:22:00.000-07:00

Close-up Series 3/3

2007-05-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

As much as we love this photo (make sure you click on it to see the 1024pixel version of it), it is nothing compared to Brookville's version (Hope you don't mind us link your Bee photos, Abe) .

As we look closer at the photo while editing it, we noticed the yellow pollen all over the abomen of the bee. Pollination as nature intended!

Close-up Series 2/3

2007-05-07T00:11:00.000-07:00

Per request from Jilly, we have uploaded the original 2112x2816 photo for y'all to click on for the 1024-pixel version.

Enjoy!

Close-up Series 1/3

2007-05-06T00:02:00.000-07:00

We finally figured out how to use the macro option on our Sony T9!

So bear with us while we play Brookville's wannabe, the great Abe Lincoln with these series of close-ups!

Oh, and make sure to click on the photo for the 1024-pixel version.

It's a Dog's Life

2007-05-05T00:06:00.000-07:00

Only in America, a dog gets to be chauffeured in a hybrid car!

We took this photo at a traffic light and noticed the chauffeured dog chillin' out.

Secluded view

2007-05-04T00:01:00.000-07:00

A very secluded spot for this owner of L.A. house and yet has a nice view if he/she looks out that window.

31-cent Ice-cream Scoops

2007-05-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

May 2nd is Baskin-Robbins' 31-cent Scoop Night in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation from 5pm to 10pm. So we went to the nearest Baskin Robbins around 6:45pm and this is the line we encountered.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (their website is www.firehero.org) remembers America's fallen heroes and assists their families.

Baskin-Robbins will donation $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Kudos goes to Baskin-Robbins for supporting such a worthy cause.

*** There! That's our public service announcement for the day! ***

Birds of Paradise

2007-05-02T00:01:00.000-07:00

We know a lot of people probably had posted photos of Birds of Paradise, but they are so unique that it's worth another post!

Theme Photo: City Exchange

2007-05-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

The roof of this shopping center reminds us of buildings in Asia.

This is taken in Monterey Park where there is such a huge population of Asians, that during the 2000 census, Monterey Park and a bunch of neighboring cities around Monterey Park had Asians as the majority population group.

Monterey Park, by the way, is still part of the Los Angeles metropolitan; hence technically still LA!

Here are the other 81 cities participating in this months theme photo: Monte Carlo, Monaco - Rome, Italy - Singapore, Singapore - Tenerife, Spain - Rotterdam, Netherlands - London, UK - Montréal (QC), Canada - Melbourne, Australia - Naples (FL), USA - Bastia, France - Hong Kong, China - Mazatlan, Mexico - Buenos Aeres, Argentina - Manila, Philippines - Arradon, France - Madison (WI), USA - Evry, France - Seoul, Korea - Shanghai, China - Bucaramanga (Santander), Colombia - Sequim (WA), USA - Singapore, Singapore - Budapest, Hungary - Baziège, France - Hamburg, Germany - Toruń, Poland - Nelson, New Zealand - Madison (WI), USA - Vantaa, Finland - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Mainz, Germany - Dubai, UAE - Saint Paul (MN), USA - Cork, Ireland - Stockholm, Sweden - Menton, France - Tel Aviv, Israel - Albuquerque (NM), USA - Kitakami, Japan - Stayton (OR), USA - Szentes, Hungary - Stavanger, Norway - Grenoble, France - Villigen, Switzerland - Paris, France - Hyde, UK - Moscow, Russia - Joplin (MO), USA - Jakarta, Indonesia - Greenville (SC), USA - Cape Town, South Africa - Asheville (NC), USA - Seattle (WA), USA - Kyoto, Japan - Tokyo, Japan - Madrid, Spain - Auckland, New Zealand - Oulu, Finland - Lubbock (TX), USA - Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Baton Rouge (LA), USA - Sydney, Australia - Maple Ridge (BC), Canada - Vancouver, Canada - Seattle (WA), USA - Selma (AL), USA - Chandler (AZ), USA - Sharon (CT), USA - Manila, Philippines - Lyon, France - New York City (NY), USA - Los Angeles (CA), USA - Brookville (OH), USA - Hayle, UK - Wailea (HI), USA - Saarbrücken, Germany - San Diego (CA), USA - Boston (MA), USA - Saint Louis (MO), USA - Cypress (TX), USA - Anderson (SC), USA - Torino, Italy

Pretty in Pink 2

2007-04-30T00:05:00.000-07:00

Pretty in Pink

2007-04-29T00:09:00.000-07:00

Translucent leaves

2007-04-28T00:05:00.000-07:00

We took this photo because we can help noticing how translucent the leaves on this tree looks with the sun shining through.

We are not sure if it was the leaves themselves that are translucent in nature, or because of the sun. You be the judge.

Twilight Tree

2007-04-27T22:15:00.000-07:00

Trees & Skies

2007-04-26T00:05:00.000-07:00

More trees and sky.

Happy 1-month!

2007-04-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

What a view for the owner of this house! To be able to look out that window and see these bright-red blooming tree!!!

Since it's exactly one month since we started this Daily Photo with a beautiful blooming tree, we decided to put another beautiful blooming tree for the 1-month anniversary...

We hope you have enjoyed viewing our beloved City of Angels. We hope to continue to be here for more anniversaries and milestones. And thank you for all your encouragements, comments and ideas

Evergreens

2007-04-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

Even when we are having a drought, we can still get such greeneries! Why? We export water from elsewhere!

During the beginning of the last century (the 20th century, that is), the forefathers of our City of Angels built an aqueduct to transport water some 200 miles from Central California to LA.

Full moon over LA: The sequel

2007-04-23T08:02:00.000-07:00

As it is common in Hollywood, it is only fitting to have have sequels in LA Daily Photo, too!

Eagle Rock

2007-04-22T00:44:00.000-07:00

The City of Eagle Rock, CA was named because of this rock.

Hanging Branch

2007-04-21T00:05:00.000-07:00

It's an L.A. thang!

2007-04-20T00:10:00.000-07:00

Yep, it's a L.A. thang..... decorative antennas on cars!

The Aliens are Invading!!

2007-04-19T00:01:00.000-07:00

This is the front entrance of Fry's Electronics in Burbank, CA. Fry's Electronics is like a Walmart-version of an electronic store. You can find all sorts of electronics and electronics-related stuffs here. Each Fry's store has a different theme. But the one in Burbank is the most eye-catching.

Moon over L.A.

2007-04-18T00:05:00.000-07:00

Moon just before dusk.

Weeping Willow?

2007-04-17T00:24:00.000-07:00

We want to say this is a weeping willow tree, but we are not sure. Anyone has any ideas?

Executive Apartments

2007-04-16T00:01:00.000-07:00

This colorful executive apartment complex is located in Woodland Hills, CA

Taroland

2007-04-14T00:02:00.000-07:00

This is a root vegetable, not unlike potato.

The Wall

2007-04-14T00:01:00.000-07:00

Cactus Pears

2007-04-13T00:07:00.000-07:00

Cactus, a popular backyard/frontyard ornamental plant, can be colorful when "flowering" these pear-like flowers. These cactus pears are edible.

U.F.O.s

2007-04-12T00:04:00.000-07:00

Unlighted Funky Objects

Garden Steps

2007-04-11T00:04:00.000-07:00

These winding, descending steps lead to one of our neighbors' beautiful backyard and garden.

Sugar Cane

2007-04-10T00:01:00.000-07:00

Sugar cane plants, even though a tropical plant, will thrive in South California because of the mild weather. All we had to do is add lots and lots of water. For more info on sugar cane, check out wikipedia.com.

The contradiction to the story is LA has gotten less than 3" of rain since July, 2006 (hence the Hollywood fire a couple of Fridays ago).

Artsy Home

2007-04-09T00:01:00.000-07:00

This is part of a new artsy housing development in Pasadena, CA. By the way, this particular 3-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms home is available for a mere $2,100,000!

Fruit Tree?

2007-04-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

It's a gigantic fruiting weed!!

"California" Daisies?

2007-04-07T00:01:00.000-07:00

Not sure about the flowers, but they look like daisies. Can anyone confirm it?

BTW, notice the ubiquitous palm tree.

Huge Jugs!!

2007-04-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

These huge purple vases frame each of the front doors of a row of brand-new townhouses in Alhambra, CA. Each of these 129 townhouses (which by the way have all been sold) goes for around $500,000.

Leaning Tree

2007-04-04T00:41:00.000-07:00

Hollywood Fire

2007-04-04T00:01:00.000-07:00

Last Friday, two Illinois teenagers accidentally set fire to the Hollywood hills that destroyed 150 acres of brushes and threatened the famed Hollywood sign and a corporate housing complex (see news report).
More Reuter Photos here

This photo of the hill where the fire started was taken this afternoon. The apartment complex where the teens stayed (and started the fire) is about 100 feet to the right of the photo. We were standing across the street from the hill where Warner Bros. studio is located. Behind this hill is the Hollywood sign. Two blocks to the right of the photo is Universal Studios.

And, no, we did not specifically go there to take this photo. We were at our client's office next door this afternoon and couldn't resist taking this photo for LA's DP!

Pine Cones

2007-04-03T00:02:00.000-07:00

Red Leaves

2007-04-02T00:04:00.000-07:00

Clock Tower

2007-04-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

And let there be light!

2007-03-31T00:29:00.000-07:00

A little sunlight peaking through the trees.

E.T. Phone Home

2007-03-30T00:05:00.000-07:00

Is this NASA's extra-terrestrial communication beacon or our neighbor's satellite dish?

The first one to guess the correct answer gets a phone call from E.T.

Weed or Grass?

2007-03-29T00:14:00.000-07:00

Another ornamental weed... er, grass... commonly found in LA.

Mountain Cabin in LA?

2007-03-28T00:04:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not, this is in Los Angeles, not some faraway mountain cabin.

Ornamental Cactus

2007-03-27T00:04:00.000-07:00

Only in LA do you see cactus as ornamental backyard/frontyard decoration.

A Kid's View

2007-03-26T00:18:00.000-07:00

We snuck into the playground, laid on the ground and got a kid's view of the jungle gym.

Blooming Tree at Local Library

2007-03-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

We were walking by our local library when we saw this blooming tree near the entrance. Can anyone tell us if it is a dogwood tree?