I took a class field trip to Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles. Little Tokyo is a clash between the practical everyday life styles of the remnant Japanese Americans living in the area and the tourism industry. The numerous small restaurants are being taken over by mainstream markets such as Pinkberry, and Johnny Rocket's. Little Tokyo is also playing host to several Korean businesses. Slowly the ethnic neighborhood as eroding. Although the buildings are deteriorating and the residents aging, the culture is still rich and as vibrant as is was in Little Tokyo's golden age of the 20's and 30's.

The old Japanese American National Museum/Buddhist Temple


Writing on a storefront


This one of the coolest neon signs I have seen


This box thing was in front of the old Japanese American National Museum. I have no idea what it does but it looks like an ancient camera of some sort.


I have learned that if you want pictures of people while you're walking around an unfamiliar part of town you have to shoot no-lookers.


Waiting for our charter bus at a city bus stop


Some banners at the Japanese Village Plaza

Your Power Color Is Lime Green

At Your Highest:

You are adventurous, witty, and a visionary.

At Your Lowest:

You feel misunderstood, like you don't fit in.

In Love:

You have a tough exterior but can be very dedicated.

How You're Attractive:

Your self-awareness and confidence lights up a room.

Your Eternal Question:

"What else do I need in my life?"

For Halloween I designed and built my own Wall-E costume. There have been some minor construction mishaps but it has given me insight into creating a phase 2 design. Nerd talk. Since Wall-E's construction, the arms have been knocked off. Sadness.

A new 4x4 format I'm experimenting with.

I love the fall weather; the cold chill, warm colors, diffused light and overcast skies.
This past weekend I shot some photos for some friends in CSU Long Beach's AACF (Asian American Christian Fellowship) Club. Here are some of the portraits I took.



It was neat seeing these college-aged have a blast just being kids.



I also had them enjoy some time together by using the swings. I love seeing the excitement in their faces.




I know I'm not much of a talker. Another post is due soon with much more writing. I promise!