Griffith Observatory

By Tom Paiva on

A couple of weeks ago while scouting LA locations for the upcoming photo workshop, I went up in the Hollywood Hills to the newly remodeled Griffith Observatory.  They have done a stunning job, as I had not been there since.  They managed to expand the museum by building down several stories while doing seismic retrofitting.

I went on a Monday night, knowing they would be closed, but there were still hundreds of people up there just to see buildings and the fabulous view.  It being a clear, warm summer night added to the crowds.  This building was made famous in several films, including the 1955 classic, Rebel Without a Cause, with James Dean.

Here are a few images I shot on that scouting evening.  There are still a few slots open for the Urban LA workshop with myself and Andy Frazer, October 1-3 http://www.gorillasites.com/nightphotos/workshop.html

Main ObservatoryThere were dozens of people walking through this 30 second exposure

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Palm ShadowMixed color lighting helps this shot

Greater LAYou can see the build “down” here and the lights of Hollywood beyond

Uplights

I have included this shot to show the subtle uplighting that few noticed.  There was no issue with people being in the way for this view.  This view shows the many potential shots to be had if you just observe, at the grounds at the Griffith Observatory

The current banner image was also shot at the Griffith Observatory.

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