Thursday, February 26, 2015

Hilltop Park, Signal Hill, California

This is a perfect location for skywatching! To the south and west, Long Beach, the Harbor, and the Pacific Ocean beyond.




 And to the north (on a clear day like this particular day) you can even get a clear view of downtown Los Angeles.

But don't forget the people around you! It's super-easy to get wrapped up concentrating on the sky, the clouds, the sun, what lens to use, etc., and you aren't paying any attention to the people around you (other than trying to make sure they don't block your shot). Yet you might be missing out on the best shots!!


Back up a bit, pay attention to the people around you enjoying the sunset, use the beautiful sky as your backdrop, and you just might find that these turn out to be your favorite shots of the evening!!
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25 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    i loved the midnight blue one with the skyline and mountain layers behind.

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  2. CloudiaFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    You really are a first rate photog!

    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    ><3 3 3('>

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  3. ValerieFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Liquid gold in those first 2 shots! Thank you too for the reminder to take in all of our surroundings and people!

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  4. DeniseinVAFebruary 26, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    A stunning post. Love that scenery and all the people shots. You're right, we need to notice the people too.

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  5. DeniseinVAFebruary 26, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    A stunning post. Love that scenery and all the people shots. You're right, we need to notice the people too.

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  6. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)February 26, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Love all the shots.

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  7. Yogi♪♪♪February 26, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    I love this post, great skyshots and great people shots. The shot of downtown with the multilayered mountains behind is my favorite skyshot. The bokeh with the city lights is my favorite people shot. But all these are great.

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  8. StephanieFebruary 26, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Love all your images!

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  9. John @ Beans and I on the LooseFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    What I remember most about Signal Hill when I was a young lad were all the oil derricks. Never took in the view. Great images.

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  10. IndraniFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    Gorgeous scenes!

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  11. ak_utFebruary 26, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    beautiful shots and words :-)

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  12. Lina GustinaFebruary 26, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    Perfect spot indeed. Love your shots.
    Thanks for dropping by :)

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    Wonderful backlit shots and nice colours in the sky.

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  14. Billy Blue EyesFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Wonderful Sunsets and yes yoou did get the best ones

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  15. s.cFebruary 27, 2015 at 2:26 AM

    Great skies and observations.

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  16. eileeninmdFebruary 27, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    Lovely sky and colors.. I agree your people shots are fantastic! Have a happy weekend!

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  17. LaloofahFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Oh, those sunset skies! What a perfect vantage point for a sweeping, unobstructed view of them. And the LA skyline shot at dusk is fantastic! Fun people pics, too - looks like everyone was really enjoying the moment. You have got such a wonderful eye for your subjects, no matter what - or who - they are.

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  18. Jan K. alias AfanjaFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    These are all wonderful shots in a truly great Skywatch post.

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  19. AnitaFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Åhhh nydelige bilder!Hilsen Anita xxx

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  20. LindaFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    Glorious captures!

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  21. AlFebruary 28, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    What a beautiful place - great sunset shots.

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  22. Stewart MFebruary 28, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    Great last light shots!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  23. roamingpursuitsMarch 5, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Interesting photos.

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  24. VieraMarch 7, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Really wonderful photos and a great sunset post...

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  25. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMarch 13, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    :) The last is my favourite.

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