- FREE Photo Walk - City Hall Observation DeckLos Angeles City Hall 200 North Spring St., Los Angeles, CA (map) , Los Angeles, CA
This is another FREE photo walk in downtown LA that will go up to the observation deck at City Hall. Best views ever. We will visit a few historic places, a Japanese garden, a bookstore and a foodie locale. Use your favorite camera. Less than 2 miles in 2 hours.
One of the best free views of downtown LA is from the observation deck in City Hall. How about 360 degree views? The catch? It's only open M-F 9am-5pm! We will meet at the entrance to City Hall on 201 North Spring Street. Everybody must check in and get a visitor's badge. So be sure to bring your ID and leave your knives at home! We will take two elevators and a set of stairs to reach the observation deck. Of course there are other things to see and photograph at City Hall and we'll spend enough time to capture it all.
Then we will head to the Kyoto Garden, which is inside the Doubletree hotel but accessible to the public.
After a few zigs and zags we arrive at the Bradbury Building, another of LA's architectural landmarks. It's iconic skylight atrium floods the interior space with light. The inside open-cage elevators, marble stairs, and ornate iron railings make it both futuristic and retro. It's fantastic! Word of warning: they only allow photos with phone cameras, so be sure to bring yours,
From there it's a quick jump to the Grand Central Market which opened to Angelinos in 1917. Lots of hustle and bustle and neon signs of all the stalls to be found here. Besides photos of course, you can grab a bite to eat or make a dash for the restroom.
For those not tired out yet, we will head across the street to historic Angels Flight Railway on 351 South Hill Street. As it was closed for maintenance of the holiday weekend, I will attempt it again. Or you can walk the stairs beside it to California Plaza, a great overlook point. Bring $1 for the ride or your TAP card.
Who should come?
This event is open to photographers of all experience levels. I will show you how to craft memorable images by teaching you how to focus on composition and light (and let your camera do the rest.)
What to expect?Total length of the walk is about 1 mile give or take, but we will be walking for a few hours at a slow pace.
What to bring?
Whatever camera you shoot with! If you have a DSLR, bring the widest lens you have for the architecture as well as a zoom lens for quick street photography scenes. Bring your phone camera for the Bradbury building.Cost?
This introductory photo walk is FREE!Instructor Bio
Australian-born photographer Christine Krieg has travel running through her veins. Infected with the "travel bug" while flying over the Amazon, she has since photographed in 34 countries and lived in 10 of them.
Travel, lifestyle and food are her specialty, but her work covers many genres including portraiture, architecture and life events. Her work has been published in Mexico and the US and exhibited in San Francisco
She loves to share her passion for photography and the world around her while igniting creativity in others through her teaching.Contact Info:
Christine Krieg Photography
IG: @creativephotovoyages
@cksworld
www.cksworld.com
christine@cksworld.com
415-632-7383 - Galapagos Islands Expedition-Untouched Nature in all its Splendor! Singles GroupLos Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA
It's a Meetup . . . in the Galápagos!!
This Meetup Event is for the nature lovers, for the curious explorers and the adventurers who want to experience nature in all its splendor & diversity.
The Galápagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. It's a place where lizards swim, birds walk, and humans — for once — don't take center stage.
A notable early visitor was 26-year-old Charles Darwin 1835. His theory of evolution introduced the Galápagos Islands to the world.
As amazing as you think the Galápagos Islands would be, they exceed all expectations of our group in 2023! That sea lion above in our group photo is not a prop! It was very real, ready to play and pose for a picture. You can see sea lions, giant lizards and many other exotic and friendly creatures, waddling on the streets, playing in the sand or just chilling (sun bathing) on a bench!
We will explore and experience:
- Spot the famous Galapagos penguin, blue footed boobies and swim with sea turtles and sea lions.
- Tortuga Bay Beach for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking or surfing with unique marine life. Good chance to spot finches, yellow warblers, mockingbirds, and lava lizards.
- Get close and personal with the giant tortoises roaming in their natural habitat
- Explore the well-known islet called Tintoreras, home of the white tip sharks and its shark tunnel.
- Visit the Charles Darwin Station, to observe giant tortoises and their babies and learn about this majestic animal.
- Snorkeling around the shore of the Tijeretas Bay
- Boat ride to Kicker Rock with snorkeling
- Sailing to Santa Cruz Island.
- Sail to Isabela Island, the largest of the archipelago.
- Boat tour to Tuneles De Cabo Rosa, a formation of series of above ocean arches, creating an unique snorkeling experience.
- Explore cavernous underground Lava Tunnels.
- Tour the Galapagos rainforest habitat
- San Cristobal Island with visit to the Interpretation Center
- Visit to Los Gemelos, a haven for bird watchers!
- Visit Sierra Negra and Chico Volcano. A 10-mile challenging hike (for those who are interested)
- El Trapiche to see the old methods of extracting cane juice, roasting coffee beans and techniques of distillery.
- Quito with a full day tour and visit to the Equator line
- Visit to the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
Land Tour cost $4365 per person, double occupancy
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
Solo occupancy additional $990
***Airfare not included***The only way to guarantee your spot for this meetup is a $350 deposit.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED:
· 10 Nights Accommodations – Quito & Galapagos
· 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 Dinners
· Naturalist Guide (during activities)
· All activities listed
· Galapagos National Park entrance fee
· Isabela island entrance fee
· All transportation during the tour
· 24/7 assistance in the islands
· Airport Transfers to hotel. (in – out)
· Transit control cardWHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Airfare to Galapagos
- Meals not described in the tour (approx. $15 per person, per day)
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Wet suits
RSVP with your email to receive additional info.
RSVP DOES NOT RESERVE YOUR SPOT.Deposit is the only way to hold your spot. Your deposit is fully refundable up to 90 days before the departure.
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