AMERICA, AMERICA ( APRIL - MAY 2013)

CALIFORNIA: THE GOLDEN STATE
(MAY 2013)

A terrific view of the Hollywood sign nestled high above the city.

A spectacular aerial view of the dramatic Southern California coastline.

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HOLLYWOOD

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The sights of Hollywood Boulevard at night. Hollywood Highland and the Hollywood sign.

The many wonders of Los Angeles, California.

The Hollywood sign, with letters 50 feet tall, is mounted in the foothills of the Santa Monica mountains overlooking downtown Hollywood. It is the most photographed sign in history.

Built by Sid Grauman in 1926, The Grauman's Chinese Theatre has been the site of more gala movie premieres than any other threatre. Millions of visitors flock here each year, most of them drawn by its famous forecourt with its hands and footprints of the stars set in cement.

The biggest Hollywood movies still premiere at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

FOOTPRINTS OF THE STARS
Hollywood, California
Forecourt of Mann's Chinese Theatre where concrete slabs have captured the footprints 👣, handprints and signatures of the movie stars of yesterday and today.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA
FOOTPRINTS OF THE STARS
Forecourt of Mann's Chinese Theatre where concrete slabs have captured the footprints 👣, handprints and signatures of the movie stars of yesterday and today.

FOOTPRINTS OF THE STARS
Hollywood, California
Forecourt of Mann's Chinese Theatre where concrete slabs have captured the footprints 👣, handprints and signatures of the movie stars of yesterday and today.

FOOTPRINTS OF THE STARS
Forecourt of The Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, where in cement have been immortalised the footprints, handprints, and signatures of the movie stars of yesterday and today.

Wild Flowers and Sunshine burst out around the Historic Hollywood Sign.

Welcome to the Kodak Theatre Building where Hollywood Boulevard meets Highland.

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LOS ANGELES

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LAX is one of the busiest airports in the world.

The Los Angeles area highway system is the most extensive of any city in the world.

The sun sets over Los Angeles.

The famous Los Angeles freeways wind through Los Angeles into downtown.

Los Angeles is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest city in the United States. Nicknamed "The City of Angels" or "L.A.", the city has an estimated population of 3.8 million inhabitants who are known as "Angelenos".

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GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY

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‪Griffith Observatory has been a major Los Angeles landmark since 1935.‬
‪Visited by nearly two million people each year, it ranks as one of the top tourist attractions of Southern California. It sits on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood where it commands a stunning view of the Los Angeles basin below. The Griffith Observatory provides information on astronomy and related sciences to the public. ‬

‪Griffith Observatory has been a major Los Angeles landmark since 1935.‬
‪Visited by nearly two million people each year, it ranks as one of the top tourist attractions of Southern California. It sits on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood where it commands a stunning view of the Los Angeles basin below. The Griffith Observatory provides information on astronomy and related sciences to the public. ‬

Griffith Observatory

A view of the LA basin at dusk from the western side of the Samuel Oschin Planetarium of Griffith Observatory.

‪Griffith Observatory has been a major Los Angeles landmark since 1935.‬
‪Visited by nearly two million people each year, it ranks as one of the top tourist attractions of Southern California. It sits on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood where it commands a stunning view of the Los Angeles basin below. The Griffith Observatory provides information on astronomy and related sciences to the public. ‬

Griffith Observatory

The "Rebel Without a Cause" monument sits on the lawn of Griffith Observatory .

My Ticket to the Universe compliment by Mr. and Mrs Vic. - Marie Vasquez.

Griffith Observatory has been a major Los Angeles landmark since 1935.‬
‪Visited by nearly two million people each year, it ranks as one of the top tourist attractions of Southern California. It sits on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood where it commands a stunning view of the Los Angeles basin below.

The Hugo Ballin Murals of Griffith Observatory
painted between 1934-35
Astronomy: Astronomers from different ages: Arzachel,
John Hollywood, a.k.a. Sacrobosco, Copernicus, Galileo, and
A large telescope and contemporary astronomer.

The Hugo Ballin Murals of Griffith Observatory
painted between 1934-35
Aeronautics: Flying machines invented by Archytas, Roger Bacon,
Francesco Lana de Terzi, Leonardo da Vinci, Besnier, and Montgolfier.

The Hugo Ballin Murals of Griffith Observatory
painted between 1934-35
Civil Engineering: A symbolic representation of the earth's unstable surface flanked by ancient and present-day engineèrs.

The Hugo Ballin Murals of Griffith Observatory
painted between 1934-35
Mathematics and Physics: Greek geometry, Arabic algebra, Newtonian physics, and laboratory experimentation.

The Hugo Ballin Murals of Griffith Observatory
painted between 1934-35
Metallurgy and Electricity: Saint Florian, the patron of
metallurgists; Benjamin Franklin's kite and key, and von Guericke's
invention of friction-generated electricity.

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OTHER COUNTY

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BEVERLY HILLS

CLASSIC ELEGANCE
Beverly Hills, California

MALIBU

You are looking northwest from the south side of Malibu.

PASADENA

The Rose Bowl stadium is built on land purchased by the city of Pasadena in 1897. The first college football game was played here in 1922 between two California schools. Best known for the New Year's Day division one college game, the Rose Bowl has also hosted two World Cup Soccer games and five NFL Super Bowl games. Seating capacity 92,542.

SANTA MONICA

Great beaches, clear skies, fishing from a world-class pier and many special events all year long. This is Santa Monica.

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OTHER STATES

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Comic Designed by Deane Ingraham

OKLAHOMA

OKLAHOMA CITY
CAPITOL BUILDING
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
The Oklahoma State Capitol, located in Oklahoma City, was completed in 1919 except for the dome which was not added until 2002. This is the only state capitol with oil rigs located on the property and they are easily visible from the street.

"WE WILL NEVER FORGET"
OKLAHOMA
It was 9:01 AM on April 19, 1995 that America and the World stood still after learning about the devastating bombing at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, OK that killed 168 people. The Memorial was authorised on October 9, 1997 by President William J. Clinton and was formally dedicated on April 19, 2000 five years after the bombing. This is a special place for victims, their families, rescuers and the American public to come reflect and remember the people who had lost their lives on the spring morning back in 1995.

BRICKTOWN
OKLAHOMA CITY! OKLAHOMA
Bricktown was established in the late 1800's by railroad commerce but still strives to hold onto its "Waterhouse District " identity. It has developed into Oklahoma City's downtown entertainment district.

BRICKTOWN
OKLAHOMA CITY! OKLAHOMA
Bricktown, located in downtown Oklahoma City, was once a warehouse neighbourhood. The area has been restored and is now home to many restaurants, nightclubs, sporting facilities, shops, attractions, and a wonderful canal. The area gets its name from the use of red bricks to construct the buildings located there.

BRICKTOWN
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
Bricktown, born in the late 1800's by railroad commerce, strives to hold onto its "Warehouse District" identity. Bricktown is known for its navigable Bricktown Canal.

Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
The Oklahoma City National Memorial honours the 168 victims of the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Murrah Federal Building.

OKLAHOMA CITY
NATIONAL MEMORIAL
The Oklahoma City National Memorial, which sits on over 3 acres, consists of 8 symbolic reminders of the bombing tragedy of April 19, 1995. Here, we see the Reflecting Pool, the west side of The Gates of Time, which displays the moment of destruction, and the Field of Empty Chairs-168 chairs reminding us of those who lost their lives.

FORT SILL
OKLAHOMA
Established in 1869 and named after Brigadier General Joshua W. Sill, Fort Sill is the last active Army fort of the Midwest from the Indian War era. The United States Army Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery School are located here.

The beautiful landscape of Oklahoma provides the perfect outdoor adventure. With over 40 state parks littered with beautiful lakes, mountains and forests, the diverse landscape provides ample outdoor activities year round.

THE ROUND BARN
Arcadia, Oklahoma
Built by W.H. Odor in 1898, the historical Round Barn of Arcadia suffered through many years of weather and neglect. However, after being restored by the Arcadia Historical Society in 1992, this architectural masterpiece is now one of the most popular attractions along Route 66.

Arcadia's Round Barn was built in 1898. Not only did it serve as a home for livestock, it also served as a dance hall for the towns people. The barn is 60' in diameter and 45' in height. Its round shape was designed to withstand Oklahoma's tornadic winds.

Diamondback Rattlesnake - Native to Oklahoma, the Diamond Rattlesnake is beautiful and fascinating, but poisonous and dangerous. During springtime Rattlesnake Festivals in Apache, Mangum, Okeena, Waurika and Waynoka, Oklahoma tens of thousands of spectators witness the round-up of hundreds of rattlesnakes which are destined for medical research, zoos and museums, the production of belts and boots or - for someone's dinner table.