Flagpole

1.30.9 (#21 ...)

It's a long, long way up that flagpole. (And there is a flag up there, believe it or don't ....)

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

Water Slide

1.29.9 (#20 ...)

Of note: This drinking fountain comes with its own home plate.

Just in case you feel the need to slide and score and drink. Score!

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

Backstreet Boys

1.28.9 (#19 ...)

Whoops.

It's not the Backstreet Boys; it's the Backus Street Boys.

Sorry. My fault.

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

Need

1.27.9 (#18 ...)

Somebody, somewhere, will come lumbering 'neath this overpass and require this shopping cart.

Guaranteed.

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

Mr. Woodchopper

1.26.9 (#17 ...)

Mr. Woodchopper. Just a'choppin' wood.

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Unruly Tree

1.25.9 (#16 ...)

Nothing ... nothing ... is holding back the ever-reaching tendrils from their brothers, the branches, above.

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Contributing To Unemployment

1.24.9 (#15 ...)

After taking a gander at this display, I wouldn't be surprised if the manager of the store fired the employee that put together this fine example of color-coordinated gems.

And the stringy yarn hair puts the finishing touch on the pieces ... don't you think?.

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

School's Out ...

1.23.9 (#14 ...)

School's out ... for the weekend.

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Concrete And Grass

1.22.9 (Lucky #13)

Backyard grass halted by concrete.

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Klingons

1.21.9 (#12th of never)

There are strange cloud formations and there are strange cloud formations.

And then, there are these.

Look carefully from the first photo to the last.

Photo one thorough four are all of the same "spike" formation. By the time you get to the fifth photo, the spike is well on it's way to dissipating, with another forming to its left.

Ultimately, in the final photo, this second spike has taken on a surreal likeness to an insignia all Star Trek fans out there will recognize immediately: That of the Klingon Empire!

Mayhap a sign Klingons really do exist?

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

Former Shortstop

1.20.9 (#11 of more)

It looks as if Dodger great Bill Russell is coming' to town next weekend.

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The 24 Hour Twist

1.19.9 (#10 in a list)

Mayhap the signmaker needs to pay a visit and give this guy a straightening.

(And pick up a taco or two ...)

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

Mid-Song

1.18.9 (#9 ... + more where this came from)

Act II at First Church Of The Nazarene of Pasadena.

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Captain America

1.17.9 (8 in a set)

Captain America

Champion Of Liberty And The American Way.

He might need another bi-line on his business card, though:

Defender Of Gaudily-Dressed Cocktail Waitresses In Front Of Costume Shops.

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Cap's lookin' a bit disheveled there, don'tcha think ... ???

Change Is A'Comin' ...

1.16.9 (7 with additionals yet to come)

Just because it's a peaceful, quiet neighborhood doesn't mean it can't be influential.

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

Cemetery Fountain

1.15.9 (6 in a list)

A fountain at one of the many Forest Lawn Cemeteries throughout Southern California.

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On. Ramp.

1.14.9 (5 of more to come)

Whiling away the seconds. To sit in more traffic.

(Y'know ... Rupe bets those gazing at this that live in cold climbs aren't too pleased with this photo right now ...)

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

Uck E Cheese's

1.13.9 (4 of many)

Yup.

The "C" and the "H" are burnt out.

Still, many of you will agree: This photo says it all.

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

Oh, look. An added bonus .....

The Saddest Gingerbread House On The Entire Block ...

1.12.9 (3 of many)

All things come to an end.

Even for gingerbread houses.

The gingerbread man looks positively heartbroken ....

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )


It seems even the late night jaunt to the garbage affords itself of a photographic opportunity .....

Garage Sale

1.11.9 (2 of many)

What a mean mom.

The smiley faces say it all.

And the cat, too?!? Wow. Really mean mom ....

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

Harold

1.10.9 (1 of many)

Whist de-decorating houses of their holiday coverings all over Arcadia Saturday, I came across several peacocks and peahens wandering about in a few yards.

This particular peacock - Harold - was engaged in attracting an utterly disinterested peahen.

It must have been the locale he'd picked to display his wares: A leaf-strewn concrete driveway ....

....................... Ruprecht ( STOP )

F ( STOP ) Project Launch ...

I've decided to launch a photo project.

The inspiration for this new venture was born of several individuals. Among them are Pat Glennon and JT. You may have seen others doing same.

Their ambitious projects detail a photo a day posted on their blogs. I have many compunctions about doing such, mainly that I won't be able to commit to something so grand and demanding as a daily feature. I believe from the onset I would fail miserably.

What I will do is post an original photo as frequently as I am able.

Please enjoy my efforts. Comments welcomed and encouraged.

............... Ruprecht ( STOP )