Category: Photography

Situated along the shoreline of Long Beach, California, the 16-story Villa Riviera has been one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks since its completion in 1929.

Designed by architect Richard D. King, the 130-unit building, recognizable for its roof of oxidized green copper, is based on the Chateauesque architecture style, inspired by the French chateaus of the 16th century in the Loire Valley of France.

The Pacific Tower to the south of Villa Riviera sits on the site of the legendary Pacific Coast Club, which mimicked a 14th Century French castle and was torn down in 1980s to make way for the current building.

Spotted in the wild: The Grumman Long Life Vehicle (LLV) “United States Postal Service Special” on a mission.

• 2.5L I-4 TBI “Iron Duke” engine, producing 85 hp/123lb-ft torque.
• 3-speed #GM TH180 automatic.
• 2,700 lbs without the mail.
• zero to 60mph: yes

When the lighting and the blue hour come together. The Williams-Sonoma store on El Paseo in Palm Desert, California.

St. Raymond Church. Amboy, California.

Dedicated March 8, 1951. Closed August 3, 1970.

The sunrise over the Coachella Valley this morning, July 3, 2021.

Kelso Depot. Mojave National Preserve, Southern California.

In addition to being the town’s post office, the building also housed the L. J. Packard general store.

Located in the Mojave National Reserve, California desert, the Kelso Post Office was assigned zip code 90920. The post office opened on May 20, 1905 and closed 1962.

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy, Lieutenant, Junior Grade (LTJG), commanding officer, patrol torpedo boat PT-109.