The Opposite of California Glitz

Just Above Sunset

June 5, 2005 - The Opposite of California Glitz

Because of its political leanings Santa Monica has been lightheartedly labeled The People's Republic of Santa Monica. Satirist Harry Shearer calls it "The home of the homeless." But even in its normal neighborhoods – the ones far back from the beach without the multimillion dollar McMansions – life is pretty good. Here is 20^th and Pearl – just behind Santa Monica City College - and a slice of real life. The real Southern California? Perhaps so.

Half-hearted streamline modern with a non-leftist flag …

Post-war bungalow apartments with a lazy cat…

Streamline modern bungalow apartments (no cat) –

The neighborhood jacaranda tree – being very symmetrical of course –

What passes for a mansion here – and it would seem the owners have bit of a green thumb –

A place to spend the afternoon –

Tile roofs everywhere –

If you use any of these photos for commercial purposes I assume you'll discuss that with me. Note: To see an actual-size high-resolution version of a particular photograph, click on the image. You will see the full image in a separate window. These were shot with a Nikon D70 – lens AF-5 Nikor 18-70mm 1:35-4.5G ED

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		Because of its political leanings Santa Monica has been lightheartedly labeled The People's Republic of Santa Monica. Satirist Harry Shearer calls it "The home of the homeless." But even in its normal neighborhoods – the ones far back from the beach without the multimillion dollar McMansions – life is pretty good. Here is 20^th and Pearl – just behind Santa Monica City College - and a slice of real life. The real Southern California? Perhaps so. Half-hearted streamline modern with a non-leftist flag … Post-war bungalow apartments with a lazy cat… Streamline modern bungalow apartments (no cat) – The neighborhood jacaranda tree – being very symmetrical of course – What passes for a mansion here – and it would seem the owners have bit of a green thumb – A place to spend the afternoon – Tile roofs everywhere –



		If you use any of these photos for commercial purposes I assume you'll discuss that with me. Note: To see an actual-size high-resolution version of a particular photograph, click on the image. You will see the full image in a separate window. These were shot with a Nikon D70 – lens AF-5 Nikor 18-70mm 1:35-4.5G ED



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