A fan celebrates outside the Staples Center after the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-1 in Game 6 to win the 2012 Stanley Cup Final on Monday, June 11, 2012 in Los Angeles. The Kings won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history after finishing 16-4 in the playoffs.
A fan attacks a Metro bus in celebration after the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-1 in Game 6 to win the 2012 Stanley Cup Final on Monday, June 11, 2012 in Los Angeles.
Demonstrators rally their support for Bank Transfer Day [November 5, 2011] and the Occupy movement under the shadow of the Bank of America and Wells Fargo building in the financial district in downtown Los Angeles. On this particular day, the Occupy movement called on the 99% to transfer their money from big banks to credit unions. Several hundred supporters listened to speakers, danced to drums and chanted. Following the speeches, the protestors marched north on Grand Avenue making their way to City Hall, a center of the Occupy LA movement.
A man dressed as John Lennon from the Beatles holds a sign proclaiming “Imagine Fairness” at the rally being held for Bank Transfer Day on November 5, 2011 in downtown Los Angeles, California.
Brian Hakes waits for the start of the rally in the financial district of downtown Los Angeles.
Terri Green, an organizer for Good Jobs LA, leads the crowd in a chant.
A protester waits for the start of the rally in the financial district of downtown Los Angeles.
A protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask rallies on Bank Transfer Day in the financial district of downtown Los Angeles.
Mike Oren, nicknamed “Peace Walker”, holds up a peace sign at the rally on Bank Transfer Day in the financial district of downtown Los Angeles. Oren has displayed his “Peace Walker” tattoo since January ’05.
Kyle, age 12, portrays a “blood-sucking banker” alongside of his parents at the rally for Bank Transfer Day in the financial district of downtown Los Angeles.
A counter-protester (left), who interrupted the speaker with accusations of Communism, is confronted by supporters of Bank Transfer Day and Occupy LA.
Los Angeles Triathlon running course consisted of 6.3 miles in downtown LA. Competitors left the second transition on 11th street and turned onto Grand Ave. heading north. Along Grand Ave., the runners ran past LA landmarkers such as, the Disney Concert Hall, City Hall (in the background), and the filming of the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises.
A spectator roots on the participants leaving the second transition of the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon Presented by Herbalife on Sunday, September 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Spectators root on the participants during the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon Presented by Herbalife on Sunday, September 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, Calif.
A woman in a pink tutu passes out Cliff Bar products to the runners of he Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon Presented by Herbalife on Sunday, September 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Christina Dronde runs up hill on Grand Ave in downtown Los Angeles at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon Presented by Herbalife on Sunday, September 25, 2011, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Participants of the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon Presented by Herbalife run along the the crew of the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, September 25, 2011, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Participants of the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon Presented by Herbalife run by The Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, September 25, 2011, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Competitors run on Grand Ave in downtown Los Angeles at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon Presented by Herbalife on Sunday, September 25, 2011, in Los Angeles, Calif. Over 2,500 participants took part in the Los Angeles Triathlon.
A competitor walks backwards up Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles in the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon Presented by Herbalife on Sunday, September 25, 2011 in downtown Los Angeles, Calif.
Thousands of Pillow Fighters go swing in Pershing Square during a massive pillow fight on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Today started grey with no rain and about when the masses hit mile 3 the sky opened up and it started to pour. The rain never stopped and for the most part did not put a damper on the spirits of the runners or the family members coming out to root them on.
Over 25,000 runners took part in the 26th running of the LA Marathon on Sunday, March 20th 2011.
Runners run past orange peels passed out by spectators in front of the Pantages Theater on Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood.
The runners embraced the rain along the whole 26.2 mile course.
A runner in the steps into a puddle on Hollywood Blvd while running through the rainy LA Marathon on Sunday, March 20th 2011.
A spectator of the 26th running of the LA Marathon snaps a photo of the runners on Hollywood Blvd using her cell phone on the fourth floor of the Hollywood & Highland Mall on Sunday, March 20th 2011.
The Stadium to Sea LA Marathon course was lined with supporter cheering the runners on.
John the runner pose’s for his mother in front of where Jimmy Kimmel films his nightly talk show on Hollywood Blvd.
The Stadium to Sea LA Marathon course started at the Dodger Stadium and finished at the Santa Monica Pier along the 26.2 mile course the runners passed numerous LA landmarks including the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Blvd.
Westchester all familiar with wining the City Section Division 1 final saw the other side of things on Saturday afternoon. Taft powered by senior guard Spencer Dinwiddie and senior forward C.J. Blackwell walked off the courts as champions after Taft defeated Westchester 66-62 on March 5th, 2011 at the Galen Center.
Taft forward and team captain C.J. Blackwell being introduced at the start of the City Section Division 1 finals on March 5th, 2011 at the Galen Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Taft center Kevin Johnson jaws a little with Westchester captain Trevone Williams in the second half of the Saturday’s City Section Division 1 finals.
Taft point guard Spencer Dinwiddie hangs in the air and scores two points in the second half. Dinwiddie finished with 14 points and 12 assists in the game.
Taft point guard Spencer Dinwiddie calmly knocks in two free throws with under 3 seconds left in the game to ice the 66-62 win for Taft over Westchester. Taft won its third City Section Division 1 title.
Taft players Kris Yanki (left) and Spencer Dinwiddie embrace after the buzzer sounded in celebration of Taft’s 66-62 victory in City Section Division 1 finals at the Galen Center on March 5th, 2011.
These photos were taken at the Tour of California but they are different from all of my pervious shots. These shots were taken when I was lying on my stomach in the street. To standout as a photographer you need to find new ways to capture your subject matter. Change your angle, shot from high above or low to the grow. Use a different lens than what is typically used. Be different from everyone else is a good thing in photography.
On this Saturday, 75% of my shots were of me standing up [almost everyone else photographing the event was standing up], 20% of the time kneeing down and 5% lying flat in the street or on the sidewalk. I got plenty of stares from the people walking by while lying flat in the street but its worth it.
Being different also works for your background/foreground. The professional photographs found the locations where the background/foreground says as much as the riders do. A few of the professional guys shot the riders making the turn into front of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. The iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall tells a story. The professional photographers who routinely photography cycling are great working with the background/foreground subject matter.
Throw out your comfort zone once in awhile and lying flat on your subject or get a high advantage point to shoot. You can thank me later!
This rider might be staring at me thinking why am I in the gutter.
A block into the path of the tens of thousands of demonstrators at the May Day rally on South Broadway [Downtown Los Angeles] a protester to the rally planted himself with his cross and bible. He would not move and made everyone walk around him. He was most ignored by everyone and was just a small road block in their way.
Marilyn Monroe is still running strong.
Spectators along the course.
On Hollywood & Highland - Water Station
Hollywood Blvd
Cesar E Chavez Ave & N. Main St.
Hollywood & Vine
In front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Blvd
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WOW! impressive! Love the band girls pic
Nice pictures Michael