During my years in art school I developed a love and appreciation for photography. Taking many photography classes as electives I learned how to use the manual settings on the camera and how to develop and print black and white film. All with an old Pentax, equipped with one 35mm lens. I absolutely loved this camera and would drag it along with me everywhere. Some of my fondest memories from school were wondering around the greater Los Angeles area, searching for interesting sights to capture. But very quickly graduation came, then work and I soon found myself getting out to shoot less and less. Eventually the camera ended up in the darker regions of my closet, and I began to settle for digital point and shoot cameras.

This recently began to change. Recognizing the value and savings in shooting digital I set off to get a digital SLR of my own. For months I was searching for just the right camera. Bugging coworkers for links to good deals, searching on my own and continually changing my mind on what I wanted to buy. Then about 2 months ago Paula Tade here at Tuesday happened to mention that she was thinking of selling her Canon 5D. At that moment I thought this might be a great opportunity to get my hands on a very good camera. So we talked, made the deal, and a few days later I had it. My very own Canon 5D, with a lens, extra battery grip and a bag! I was set.

So began the summer of the 5D. It may not be new, but it is new to me and it goes above and beyond any camera I have ever owned. As a result I have been getting back into my old habit of wandering around this interesting and odd city doing my best to capture its sights where I find them. Here is what I have captured so far. Hope you enjoy.