Glimpses of South Pasadena: After Dark

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

After Dark

Why do I love prowling around South Pasadena at night with a camera? Because even the Rite Aid parking lot looks pretty when lit by dappled moonlight and streetlamps...

15 comments:

Jane Hards Photography said...: It ceratinky does have that mysterious beauty of Urban Gothic light. Maybe I am just feeling that way out at the moment.; September 15, 2009 at 2:46 AM
Judy Williams said...: Honestly, I thought at first, it was the sea wall, and the area in the foreground was water but then I realized, you'd have to be wading in water, or sitting in a boat. :~p

I love that funky color of the sky.; September 15, 2009 at 4:57 AM
Dinah Brooks said...: If you are not already a SCUBA diver, I am convinced that you would make an excellent one... with "Night Diver" and "Underwater Photography" as Advanced Specialty certifications! I am serious! I have no idea how you feel about H2O, AND am NOT trying to talk you into it at all, but I see all the traits. You would make a fabulous mermaid with a camera, day or night!; September 15, 2009 at 6:40 AM
Jean Spitzer said...: It does, indeed, look pretty. I also thought water at first look.; September 15, 2009 at 7:07 AM
dbdubya said...: My first reaction was that the swirling sky looks like it was painted by Van Gogh. It's been nice having cloud cover instead of smoke from the fires.; September 15, 2009 at 7:17 AM
Yakpate said...: South Pas must have less light pollution than other areas of LA county. You can actually see details of the clouds, which light pollution usually washes out.

I love Fintippivot's vision of you as an underwater photographer!; September 15, 2009 at 7:58 AM
Vanda said...: It looks a bit like a swimming pool. Very Dreamy.; September 15, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Jon said...: Beautiful. I especially like the "pier" that's catching the light.; September 15, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Anton Elohan Byers said...: A veritable cornucopia of motifs, each extending just a tentative tendril into the next.; September 15, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Pasadena Adjacent Ace Reporter said...: The clouds were spectacular last night.; September 15, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Mister Earl said...: I used to surf there, but the divers kept getting in my way.; September 15, 2009 at 4:08 PM
TheChieftess said...: Great photo!!! I too first thought water, then thought...but this is supposed to be So Pas!!!; September 15, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Laurie Allee said...: Hey kids,

Thanks for the chance to play Jaques Cousteau right here in South Pas! I'm so glad you all grabbed onto the underwater vibe here. I had just gone to Rite Aid for more batteries when I noticed the gorgeous light on the pavement. Jon, you picked up on the idea of that yellow parking divider line being a pier. It's exactly what I thought it looked like and I had to shift around to make sure the light hit it just right.

Yay!

Thank you for the lovely comments and kind words. Until next time, everyone. (I've been in a night mode mood lately -- those of you who have followed this blog for a while know that night shots are my favorite. Hope you don't get bored with a few more in the coming days.); September 16, 2009 at 12:41 AM
Margaret said...: Like Vanda, I thought this was a pool at first.; September 16, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Diederick Wijmans said...: It looks very nice indeed, Laurie!!; September 17, 2009 at 12:34 AM