L.A. Photogathering pics

**walterick** · 08-21-2006, 09:41 AM

Dinner! Carlito's was small and charming, full of pretty people who drove shiney red cars. And that was just our group!

I played more with Photo-John's shutter drag technique. I named it "photogra-tourettes" and promptly gave a demonstration. Much to the amusement of my co-diners.

**walterick** · 08-21-2006, 09:45 AM

Okay, a few "normal" ones from dinner. Brian's yummy desert and a backlight water glass.

**walterick** · 08-21-2006, 10:19 AM

We got back to Brian's about midnight. I crashed.

The next morning, I took him out to breakfast to say thanks. We had an incredible mexican breakfast that made me realize once again how great the cuisine in California is. "Food" was definitely a great theme for this photogathering.

I bade farewell to Brian and took off up the PCH to Laguna Beach. The marine layer burned off just as I arrived. It made me realize how much I miss the beach and the Pacific Ocean.

I won't get too much into the rest of my trip, since this is the photogathering thread. I drove east to Joshua Tree and ended up spending the rest of the day there shooting. After sunset, the stars came out and the Milky Way became visible. Beautiful!

I'll post the shots from my film cameras when I get the rolls back in a few days.

Thanks to all for a wonderful vacation to SoCal. Thanks Eric, Brian, Loren & Karen, and PJ for all your contributions and help. Penny, Gene, & Ray, let's get started on that Arizona Before 2010 Gathering!

A few from Joshua Tree: