Pasadena in AM & Scent of Roses

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twenty somehtings jog ion city of Pasadena, CA

running really gets ou day going

city scape of car drive away from cituy hall

Pasadena city hall completed in 1927. not far from old town Pasadena, 100 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

africian amercian male in suit walks to garage from city hall

that was fast and easy, now I get soe work done

middle aged man in caot with sunglass on closely stares at his phone Pasadena city hall area

I know its someone near here, if this screen wasn’t so small!@@##

attractive hispanioc twenty somehting slowly strolls down the strett Pasaadena CA

he seems nice, I wonder if he will call

hisopanice middle age male quickly crosses street near downtown Pasadena CA

if I hurry I can still be on time

african amercian middle aged female walk with coffee and phone in hnad

the coffee is good, I wish I did not have to go back in

twenty something male rides a skateboard with a back pack on Pasadena Ca

its the only way to travel in Pasadena and yes its green

mid aged man stroll down street with sunglasses on Pasadena CA

its a beautiful day and this apple tastes great

late twenty something female slowly walks down the street to Pasadena City Hall

its too nice of a day, but I have to work

thrity something man walks in downtown Pasadena CA

suns a bit bright but the tempature is pleasant and for once i am early

african american woman with sunglasses walks near city hall

now where is that darn building I am suppose to go to

hispanic young male carries a skateboard while crossing street

my board isn’t built for tricks

young attractive hispanic woman walks away from Pasadena city hall with her smart phone

why doesn’t he text me, said he would

thrity something hispance amercian male ion a suit and tie, holds his I phone with phioto

hey Mike I bet my shot of city hall is better with my I phone versus your old DSLR

exterior looking up view of side of city hall in early morninh light

they just don’t make ’em like these anymore beside being city hall, weddings. movies and such are done at Pasadena city hall and its open to everyone

young hispanic male sits on bench outside city hall Pasadena Ca studying

now I get what he means, wasn’t as difficult as as I thought

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LA is alive with “The Sound of Music” & “Cinderella” & “El Teatro Campesino” or having a grand time-downtown

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Its always exciting to see ” Cinderella” and we from Russia, really Ukraine, but LA is are home now. Here’s our happy faces!!

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Mike do you make any money from that camera? I had a friend that did professional photography. Why do you want to take my photo? Because you beautiful on this lovely day Rachel and yes,   I catch you with your eyes open.

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“El Teatro Campesino” Farm Worker theater in english presents out door theater at Grand Park, very colorful and lively in this 95 degee heat on Saturday in Los Angeles 10.10.15

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I am a beautiful dancer in my colorful attire, you must come see me dance.

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young lovers walk from Grand Park to Music Center, can you feel the magic?

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We are full of fun today, saw a great show and know will walk thru Grand Park and get a bit to eat

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Boy is it hot, need to  check my messages, being chic LAers I know I have several.

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Jackie W says “the Lakers are #1 this year and will go all the way.” (unfortunately I ain’t making anything off the free ad, LOL)

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Quite a special performance was delivered, Grand Park seems to always have something happening. This is one hip park

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Now that the “Sound of Music” is over, what I am to do? Its sort of too hot to walk.

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I like to catch a few rays and read a book at Flag Park. Its hot but I am use to it and today is quiet, all the better for my reading.

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Now cay CHEESE when I tell you, this is a real kodac moment

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How did I ever get along with out a smart phone?

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young women talk of grand children, after seeing Sound of Music, was a colorful and beautiful day

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this show can’t end quick enough for me, what’s happening tonight, lets check.

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this music is a whole lot better than your damn camera

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it was one hot day and the Chicano El Teatro Campesino in their colorful customs were a raving success. Turn off the lights when you leave, please.

additional photos can be seen at http://mjdpic.blogspot.com/

Women With a Cause: Slutwalk LA 2015

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portrait of pretty woman outside in Pershing Square area

Hey, I am radiating beauty & life, you just got lucky with your DSLR, ‘cuz I am the #1 beauty you’ll capture today.

beautiful woman walks in downtown LA afterphoto Slutwalk, gives the peace sign

Peace Mike, had a great day, we got our message out and saw few old friends and made new ones.

2 africian amercian gorls luagh it up for the photo at slutwalk LA

Can you believe what he said. No, but was he ever surprised with you come back. I haven’t laughed this hard in years!

woman in sexy clown attrire poses with smile Slutwalk LA 2016

So, what do you think? OK, I am clowning around, but there is so much more to me.

Africian aAmercian 30 something woman in sexy black dress and hat hold poster at Slutwalk

Do I have stories to tell, come ask.  And honey I am here in style and class.

white guy and guy at slutwalk

That’s right. as the stickers say,  these aren’t toys. We are in this together and having fun all at the same time. Hey its LA and anything goes.

african amercioan girl hold No SHAME poster at slutwalk LA

Its a fun day bright, one of our messages is would should  be allowed to dress the way we want NO SHAME and no one  should ever be raped

man with loud speaker protest Slutwalk

only funny line “NO MO HO” shouted freedom of speech man protesting the event, other lines became crude and vulgar

2 hispanic women in 20 twentys hold signs for slutwalk LA photo

Hey photograph this, we are united today, in all shapes, sizes and color

goirl on smart phone smiling at slutwalk LA

Glad I came and I am getting my girls down here right now. Take my picture while I am smiling

pretty woman smile wlking downtown AL at slutwalk

The 1st girl says she is the beauty of the today, might be. But I have it all going looks, dress, intelligence.. Roy’s singing “Pretty Woman” is me.

African American woman strolls into slutwalk LA photo

Fabulous day to be walking in downtown LA  for the cause.  What do you think of my dress? Not bad, right?

few girls walk out of slutwalk, with si=unglasses

Are you checking me out or taking photos? Did we meet before, and aren’t you that guy that took those glamour photos.

2 attractive girls smile at slutwalk LA photo

we are beautiful everyday, here’s smiling at you.

photo of 2 africain amercian woman one in red and one going peace sign with a smile

Are you going to neglect us, Mike. We photo well and that ain’t all. But you can’t touch this.

photo of 2 hispanic girls with slut wrtitten on thier shirts at slutwalk LA

we’re  of the livest women here. better get us in focus before its over, peace.

2 blondes in secy attrie wlak into slutwalk downtown la 2015 photo

yes, we are the Platinum blondes, top shelve and you aren’t in our league

very sexy african amercian woman pose like micheal jackson out side slutwalk la photo

Do I know any trick? How’s this MJ pose for starters and don’t even ask to get me aaabout the skates

addiontal photos of this can be seen at http://mjdpic.blogspot.com/

You gotta love it! Los Angeles

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Asain female poses in bright orange blouse poses for photo in theater area above Grand Parkcourt

Now smile as I try to capture this, Photo of colorful tourist being photographed

female and others at train in subway stop

which way do I go to the cafe at Grand Park?

middle ages Asian man walks up step from grand Park with coffee in hand

What a great day, had a interesting chat with an old friend over ice coffee, LA I love it

20 something female walk bare footed thru water at grand Park fountain in downtown LA

This feel good and were my dogs hurting!

3 woman walk up staris from Grand Park in downtown La

Oh! He said what? Lets go this thing going anyway.

hispanics walk down Hill st in downtown LA

Am I glad that is over, lets grab something to eat.

mature woman reads papers in downtown LA park

I like to sit here in park and go over this tech stuff, beat doing in the office.

man in suit walks in downtown Los Angeles bewteen court buildings

That was tough case, but I won, thinks the attorney

waiter sits at waiting relaxing outside in downtown LA

I like to relax for a few minutes before the theater crowd shows up in an hour or so.

Bu driver lookat map with reflected male takinjg photo

Reflections and which way do I go?

hispanic worker install lights on tree in Grand Park in downtown LA

-How does this go together, isn’t like the diagram.

Life in LA style , hey its Friday & we have things to do & places to go

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3 colorful malkes and females smile while sitting at a table in Grand Park drinbking coffee and lattes

hey our weekend has started and its going to be a blast

teen walking thru theater court area flashed a peace sign with a bih smile.of theater

peace bro, I am excited and happy

female city employee leaves city hall in pink blouse and black shoes going done the steps wile lookingher her handbag

where is my smart phone, work is over and get this weekend going

hispanic man and woman carrying food and coffee drinks start to cross the street head ing to Grand Park in downtown LA

lets get across the street and finish this food and lattes fun the shade.

male 30 something with LA Kings shrit and baseball cap walks up the steps in park with head phones on to his smart phone

lets hit the bars and drink a few brews, TGIF

Africian Amercian in lovely blue dress with match shoes walks down Hill Street

We know how to dress in style and yes we do walk in LA!

Lawyer on phone sits and stares at me in downtown LA accross street from city hall and near 2 courts.

Are you look me? I win high percentage of my cases and I dress as a winner!

couple of attorney in suits cross the street along with 2 other males leaving work

One attorney to another “it is billable hours and his getting my service” while others just cross the street ready to let the good times roll.

20 something woman in shorts and and colorful blouse holds a parasol while walking down hill street

Hey I go in casual style and use my parasol while doing it. Not a lot shadows in the city and still able enjoy my daily walk

hispanbci woman restrains her barking dog that showing his teeth

My bite is better than my bark, Just let me loose and I shall show you

young man in ornage shirt eat a slice pf pizza while on a bench in Grand Park in downtown LA

Boy,  am I hungry and this pizza tastes great

20 somehting amn cruises on skateboard on Hill street near Red Line subay

hey I get there  fast with my skateboard and I avoid red lights

man waiting for bus yawns as 3 color Angelenos wlk up the street in dreadlocks, ear rings tatoos red shirt multi-color hear and dressed in stylke

I gotta get more sleep, its Friday and I am beat, Hey aren’t these same 3 dressed in LA style the same in 1st photo?

guy on smart phone checking data before he taked to street on his motorcycle

So where am I going now, ! one way stop and its fun time

hispanic male with tatoos gets on electric blue Suzuji motorcycle

Cyclist: I don’t care about no stinking traffic in LA. I know how to weave and bob and this is a one fast bike.

Happenings: LA City Hall & Grand Park, oh was about 100 degees

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old Afician Americn smiling lady pushing a cart and happy as a bee

I am happy to be an Angeleno and here’s my huge smile to prove show it. Have a good day honey.

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cityscape of LA city hall from above the fountain of Grand Park

man in suit leaving city hall, Los Angeles, LA, city emeployee, in a hurry and happy

Thank god its Friday TGIF, been a long week and now its time to enjoy life!

European male tourist takes a photo of LA Grand Park f

This will make a good shot that everyone back in Europe will want to see.

older lady preping for dinner in garden for cats

Alicia, LA cat woman cleans dinner plate and water containers because its dinner time

older Africian Amercian catches football in park

Old man does not care if LA does not have any stinking NFL team, I am going to have fun

man plays catch for football

Can you catch this football, I can throw and last all day

attoney on smart phone in fornt of LA city hall

Got attorney? I know a great one, I think he is texting one of clients right now, case has been postponed

20 something man in red walks by statues going to subway

Does art imitate life or is it the other way around, Who cares, its been a long day I need to catch the red line.

skateboarding trick, in park, LA teen, biy, shadow, mid air fun

WOW, that not bad, what else can you do with your skate board

teen boy does trick against wall on his skateboard,

I got more trick up me sleeve than Carter ever had liver pills, You ain;t seen nothing yet

older guy searches entertain guide for Los Angeles

I will find  a happening, this LA and something is always going on.

fun at Grand Park fountain, boys and girls cool off in water while teen does a trick with is skate board

Lets cool off in the water, drinking water or just catch some air with my skateboard

africian american mom and son cuddle while sitting in park nearLA city hall

Life is good, the future is bright for me and my 10 month old son, Anything is possible and we are happy

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Meet Bobbie, bright happy 10 month old boy. What does the future hold?

Labor Day on Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA

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Here's looking at you baby! You are one photogenic and relaxed boy

life is good, right baby in blue?

Man its over 100 degrees the Alex theater isn't open today, regardless of what that paper in you coat pocket states.

Man its over 100 degrees, the Alex theater isn’t open today, regardless of what that paper in your coat pocket states.

What changes have you seen in LA? Has life been good to you, did you do what you wanted>

LA I love it and I got my shopping in!

somehimes girls just need to sit and have a quiet chat

sometimes girls just need to sit and have a quiet chat over coffee or is that a latte?

Proud gent strolls with felling and troops of followers

Proud gent strolls with felling!

At times you just gotta have a smoke while you watt. All arrows point to this girk is on have colorful way.

At times you just gotta have a smoke while you watt. All arrows point to this girl is on have colorful way.

A minute does go by without catching someone texting, play a game, check the not or just calling someone.

A minute does go by without catching someone texting, play a game, check the not or just calling someone.

How far are you going on that bike today, Will you make the foothills or are you just out for a ride and cup of jo

How far are you going on that bike today, Will you make the foothills or are you just out for a ride and cup of jo

Where would a girl be without a smart phone, Funny it is not? Not long ago, these did not exist and know we can't do without them

Where would a girl be without a smart phone, Funny it is not? Not long ago, these did not exist and know we can’t do without them

James celebrating his birthday with the love of his life for last 18 years. Can you fell he his happiness?

James celebrating his birthday with the love of his life for last 18 years. Can you fell he his happiness?

It can be a mad rush to cross these streets and hot your favorite shops before clsoing time on Labor day. Feel the vibe?

It can be a mad rush to cross these streets and hit your favorite shops before closing time on Labor day. Feel the vibe?