Los Angeles & Palm Springs, California
October 29 - November 3, 2025
A Bird’s-Eye Aerial Perspective of Los Angeles and Palm Springs, California
The following video features short clips captured from two spectacular vantage points: the Griffith Observatory and the summit of the San Jacinto State Park. While the video provides only a glimpse from above, it’s enough to showcase the undeniable beauty and grandeur we enjoyed.
Los Angeles and Palm Springs, California, offer an incredible range of breathtaking scenery - from striking city skylines to dramatic mountains vistas.
Accommodations - Los Angeles
Andaz West Hollywood
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The Andaz
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The Andaz at Night
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Bedroom
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Solarium - Sitting Room
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Lobby
Accommodations - Palm Springs
Riviera Resort
Palm Springs, California
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Pool
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Dining Courtyard
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Front Hotel View
“Waymo - The world’s first autonomous ride-hailing service”.
I was intrigued watching this driverless car navigate the streets of Los Angeles. I didn’t get the chance to take a ride, but I’m looking forward to seeing Waymo make its way to the Boston market.
Los Angeles Architectural Design Vibe
The Griffith Observatory (Los Angeles) &
The Getty Villa (Malibu), California
The Griffith Observatory - LA
Statute at The Griffith Observatory - LA
The Angle at The Griffith Observatory - LA
The Getty Villa, Malibu CA - Amphitheater
The Getty Villa - Malibu, CA
The Getty Villa - Malibu, CA - pomegranate Tree
The Getty Villa - Malibu, CA - The Waterfalls
The Getty Villa - Malibu, CA
The Getty Villa - Malibu, CA
The Getty Villa - Malibu, CA - The Herb Garden
The Getty Villa - Malibu, CA
The Getty Villa - Malibu, CA
The Getty Villa - Malibu, CA - The Courtyard
The Getty Villa - Malibu, CA - Papyrus Tree
We captured these photos of the mountains on our drive from LA to Palm Springs — their grandeur grows even more breathtaking the closer you get.
Our Drive to Palm Springs, CA
Our Drive to Palm Springs, CA
Our Drive to Palm Springs, CA
Our Drive to Palm Springs, CA
Welcome to Palm Springs, California
A series of shots that captures the essence of Palm Springs…
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway & Mt. San Jacinto State Park
“The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below”.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
The Botanical Gardens - Palm Springs, California
“Established in Palm Springs since 1938, this privately-owned arboretum was created to share the beauty and extraordinary varieties of desert plants with everyone who visits. The featured desert trees, plants, and cacti come from around the world and range in size from miniature to giants!
The Moortens are desert plant specialists and invite you to their residence estate. Moorten Botanical Garden is a living museum of desert lore and has something of interest for everyone with glistening crystals, colorful rocks, ancient fossils, and pioneer and gold mining relics”.
West Coast Culinary Delicacies
California Sushi - Sashimi - Tuna, Salmon, Yellow Fin Tuna | Spaghetti alla Puttanesca - Olives, Capers, Anchovies and Tomatoes | Simple Burger | Lobster Roll - California Style | Mediterranean Branzino with White Wine and Lemon Sauce | Napoleon | Berry Margarita, Chips & Salsa | Fresh Organic Eggs, Arugula, Potatoes & Chicken Sausage | Calamari with Wasabi and Chili Sauce | Pan Roasted Salmon with Lemon Sauce, Carrots and String Beans | Key Lime Pie with Limes Zest |
Here are a few digital art pieces I’ve been creating over the past few months:
Abstract - Joy
Foggy Morning