Yesterday evening, a bunch of us photographers got on a bus and were driven to the Griffith Observatory.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

The folks at Paul's Photo call these "walkabouts." And wow, did we walk! Almost 2 hours worth.

I got a few photos. I also realized that my nighttime skills need a lot of work! These have some merit and I hope you'll enjoy them. They were all taken with my Olympus Mark IV camera and the 12-45mm Pro lens.

[Bo Zarts]

1. Whoa! Wonderful!

Great pics, Peggy.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Wow, my dear Bo, thank you so much! From a photographer of your caliber, that is high praise!

These have undergone some editing. I could have done better! I have much to learn about night photography, needless to say.

You give me hope.

[Klarkashton]

2. Paul's Photo on Hawthorne /PCH?

Great place!

Great Photos!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. That is the place, and thank you for your lovely comments, my dear Klarkashton!

[young_at_heart]

4. Your photos capture my childhood memories so well

Griffith Park and many other places.....Farmers Market photos are my very favorite! I also thought you did an excellent job when you found special times for the moon. Thank you for being a wonderful member of Democratic Underground!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Thank you so very much, my dear young_at_heart!

I am thrilled that my photos can take you back to your childhood memories.

There will be Farmer's Market photos up in a little while, from today.

[FalloutShelter]

6. Very cool Peggy.

Beautiful shots.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thanks so much, my dear FalloutShelter!

I'm glad you enjoyed them.

[AllaN01Bear]

9. ""

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. Thank you so much, my dear AllaN01Bear!

[Tarzanrock]

10. Did you take a "peek" through the 12 inch Zeiss refractor?

https://griffithobservatory.org/exhibits/telescopes/zeiss-telescopes/
Next stop -- Mount Wilson Observatory.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Alas, no. We didn't go inside.

Our emphasis was on the night sky and the architecture of the Observatory itself.

[calimary]

11. That cityscape is the L.A. I can never forget.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Thank you so much, my dear calimary!

It is the same way for me. The classic DTLA.

[boonecreek]

12. Great shots.

Love the ones of the sunset and the LA skyline.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. Thanks so much, my dear boonecreek!

I was very happy to get all of those! I had fun manipulating the skies.

[Hekate]

13. 🌺Beautiful, Peggy!

Thx for sharing ❤️

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. Thanks so much, my dear Hekate! Always my pleasure to share.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

14. Wonderful photos Dear Peggy!

First rate job!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Oh my dear Grumpy! Thank you.

You are way too kind!

[bluescribbler]

15. "Some merit", indeed!

Beautiful images. I love what you post.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. Ah, my dear bluescribbler! Thank you so much.

I did mean what I said. I am no pro, and all of these could have been better.

They are OK.

I am glad you love what I post!

[Joinfortmill]

16. Very cool

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. Thank you so much, my dear joinfortmill!

I appreciate your kindness and your support.

[Mousetoescamper]

17. Wow! Fantastic photos, Peggy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. Many thanks, my dear Mousetoescamper!

I did what I could. Next time, I hope to do better.

[Javaman]

24. I miss Griffith

Have you ever gone there early in the morning, around the time of the “June gloom”? As the sun comes up the basin is blanketed I over cast clouds. I would just sit there as the sun came up and watch the clouds burn off.

It’s such an amazing place

[CaliforniaPeggy]

28. Well, my dear Javaman!

I've never had the opportunity to do that. It sounds like a miraculous moment. But it's some distance from me.

Thanks for your beautiful memory . . .

[enid602]

29. Every year

‘May gray and June gloom.’

[SWBTATTReg]

30. Once again, outstanding! Thanks for sharing your wonderful works!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. Thank you so much, my dear SWBTATTReg! Very kind of you.

I love to share!

[Golden Raisin]

32. Brava!

All atmospheric shots.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

37. Thanks so much, my dear Golden Raisin!

I'm glad you enjoyed them.

[awesomerwb1]

33. Great pics!

Love that place. Been to the observatory many times. Took many out of towners there when they came to visit and I lived in the area.

Thank you for sharing!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

38. Thanks so much, my dear awesomerwb1!

It's been a Very Long Time since I've been there! It's amazing.

My pleasure to share, always!

[SheltieLover]

34. Wow, Peggy!

What a fabulous experience & fabulous photos you captured!

Ty for sharing!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

39. Thanks so much, my dear SheltieLover!

It was quite the experience. My legs are still recovering from all the walking! I do expect to make a full recovery, however.

YW! I love to share!

[SheltieLover]

42. Oh, I'll bet your legs are sore!

But all that walking is do healthy.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

43. True, it's healthy. My legs are more tired than sore anyhow,

[NBachers]

35. Hi Peggy- I came down from San Fran and visited Griffith in April. I love LA! Great pictures!

I am urging you, if you haven't done it yet, to go visit Stahl House. We got the tour that started in daylight, and slowly transformed into night. You have to plan when you want to go and grab it when it becomes available; as they fill up fast.

We were doubly blessed with clear skies and a full moon on the night we went. You could certainly hone your night-time skills here and get some stunning pictures::

[CaliforniaPeggy]

40. I love your photo, my dear NBachers! The clarity, colors and yes, the composition are all perfect!

It sounds like a great visit, but I tend to be a bit passive about this sort of thing. I'm old and rather tired, so I'll go if someone else is doing the planning, logistics and etc!

I have to say, though, that your photo gives me second thoughts. Thanks!

And I'm glad you enjoyed my photos.

[cachukis]

36. Nice exhibit.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

41. Thanks so much, my dear cachukis!

[Callalily]

44. What a great outing to be sponsored by your photo store!

And you got some nice shots too! Thanks for posting.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

45. Ah, my dear Callalily, you are too kind! Thank you so much.

The store often has little trips like this one; they also run bigger trips to Africa, or to see the polar bears in Canada. I like the local ones best.

I recently went on a Walkabout to our local Madrona Marsh. It was great and I had fun with all the blooming plants!

[Diamond_Dog]

46. What a great idea for a "walkabout"!

I would love it if a store or club would do that around here.

The Observatory looks like a fascinating and very scenic place for a group of photographers! Love your photos!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

47. Ah, thank you, my dear Diamond_Dog!

The walkabout idea is one that they often do. I've been on two of them now, and the organization and implementation are great.

It's been years since I've been to the Observatory and I was eager to see it! I'm glad you enjoyed my photos. I have things to learn about dark skies photography. It will come with time!

[HAB911]

48. Oh I am so envious

and so glad for you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. My dear HAB911! If any of us should have been there, it should have been you!

I know your photos would have been so damn good, so much better than mine.

Mine are OK. But someday I will have another opportunity and I hope I will have learned what I need to know to make great photos after dark.

Still, it was great to be there.