Downtown L.A. (Dozens of Images)

Nov 30, 2022,04:08 AM
 

Every few years, I find myself inextricably drawn to roaming the streets of my childhood in downtown L.A. This time, after some four and a half years went by since my last outing, was no different in terms of its enchanting effect and personal appeal smile.... The following 20 images are the first batch of pictures, I will add a couple more threads below of other close-by environments........










































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The remaining landscapes (15 Images)

 
 By: InHavenPro : November 30th, 2022-05:05
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Space Shuttle Endeavor (16 Images)

 
 By: InHavenPro : November 30th, 2022-05:55
At the California Science Center.... (and some sweet extras to go along with it )........ ...  

My total pleasure!

 
 By: InHavenPro : November 30th, 2022-07:11

Good ol' Frank Gehry....

 
 By: InHavenPro : November 30th, 2022-07:10
He always polarizes opinions, and funnily enough, my own opinion is polarized by his works - some of them I love, and some of them I hate . The Walt Disney Concert Hall is by far my favorite architectural work of his! Unsurprisingly, I know some professio... 

Yep, I am impressed!

 
 By: amanico : November 30th, 2022-07:38

Heard that it was built in mirror finish first...

 
 By: RayStantzPhD : November 30th, 2022-12:02
... looking like the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sejima For a building, especially close to an international airport, this is a massive fail. Every single plate / element had to be unmounted, hand brushed like a steel bracelet and mounted again. Huge costs but...  

Can't tell Nico, we did just a very compact but awesome tour...

 
 By: RayStantzPhD : November 30th, 2022-15:03
... the next day we already found ourselves driving on Highway number 1 and in the hills above with a Corvette Convertible Stingray, a blast! I miss LA! We should do a big forum meet-up there

Let's work on that!

 
 By: amanico : November 30th, 2022-17:40

Oh yes, that would be great!

 
 By: amanico : November 30th, 2022-16:58

Indeed! :)

 
 By: InHavenPro : November 30th, 2022-15:56

What a great post!

 
 By: Arronax : November 30th, 2022-11:07
Really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing. Interesting to know that the shuttle had michelin tyres, I wouldnt have guess that one right! Anyway, as I read your post The Doors L.A. Woman was playing in my head, so where were they? Maybe another post haha!

Very funny!

 
 By: InHavenPro : November 30th, 2022-16:00
My sincere pleasure in sharing the images, anytime. Thanks for looking, Filip

You missed the Bonaventure :-))

 
 By: Centurionone : November 30th, 2022-12:44
Thanks for the visual feast..

Anytime my friend!

 
 By: InHavenPro : November 30th, 2022-16:00
Cheers, Filip

Very nicely done pictures.

 
 By: Blansky : November 30th, 2022-17:00

Cheers!!

 
 By: InHavenPro : November 30th, 2022-18:39