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Richard of Hollywood
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I love this dirty town. I love taking photos of the city’s aging architecture, glowing golden hours, lines and angles …
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Studio City, office birthday. Hooray for Hollywood.
Office with birthday decorations, birthday boy at computer.
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Burbank, building for rent with amazing skeleton of an old sign. Graffiti. Dusk. What more could I ask for. I love this dirty town. #burbank #hollywood
Commercial building, sunset, for rent, graffiti.
February 2, 2026 at 3:10 AM
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Random apartment lobby castoff. Silverlake. i love this dirt town. #onemanstrash #silverlake
Framed artwork of unknown fashion illustration, appears from the 1940s? But what do i know … lol
February 2, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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Walking in South Pasadena at dusk. #ilovethisdirtytown
Suburban street at dusk, clouds glowing.
February 1, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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East Hollywood, car wash, billboard with graffiti. #RichardofHollywood
Car wash exterior, day, with graffiti on a movie billboard.
February 1, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Silverlake, overflowing dumpster. I love this dirty town. #Hollywood
February 1, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Hollywood, old brick apartment building. #hoorayforhollywood
Detail of apartment building brick wall exterior, showing different bricks, layers, and a window.
February 1, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Graffiti, East Hollywood. I love this dirty town.
City, back of sign with graffiti, apartment building.
February 1, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Silverlake, old apartment electrical infrastructure. #photography
A tangle of electrical pipes.
February 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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West Hollywood, pride parade, at site of abandoned “French Quarter.” #HoorayforHollywood #RichardofHollywood
Big feathers, balloons and some old buildings.
February 1, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Silverlake — Miniature goldendoodle chilling with guitar. #hoorayforhollywood
Dog on couch with guitar.
February 1, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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The sign half lost to rust and rain
Still murmurs hope through every stain.
Repair, renew, revive, restore
A gentle chant forevermore.

#photography #NightPhotography #nightcrawlers
A nighttime scene of a vacant auto repair shop, viewed from outside and slightly off-center, reveals a rectangular building with large glass windows wrapping around two visible sides. The windows offer a clear view into the dimly lit interior, which is softly illuminated by warm fluorescent ceiling lights. Inside, the space appears empty and quiet, with wood-paneled walls, built-in shelving, and a few closed doors suggesting former utility. The lighting casts a gentle amber glow that contrasts with the deep shadows outside. The exterior shows signs of neglect: cracked pavement stretches across the foreground, and tufts of overgrown weeds sprout near the building’s base. Above the windows, a faded sign partially reads “AUTO REPAIR,” hinting at the building’s previous function. The overall atmosphere is eerie and contemplative, evoking a sense of abandonment and quiet memory. The juxtaposition of interior warmth and exterior darkness creates a mood that is both surreal and melancholic. There are no people, vehicles, or movement visible, reinforcing the impression of stillness and time paused.
January 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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A portal framed in brick and gloom,
Could lead to stars or just a room.
It beckons with a quiet plea,
To those who walk but never see.

#photography #NightPhotography #EastCoastKin #streetphotography
A nighttime scene featuring a quiet, shadowed suburban setting. A large brick wall dominates the background, its surface illuminated by artificial light that reveals a warm reddish-brown texture. Centered in the wall is a tall, dark rectangular doorway or opening, devoid of detail and deeply recessed, creating a stark contrast with the surrounding bricks. The opening appears sealed or unused, adding a sense of mystery or abandonment. In the foreground, several leafless trees stand with slender trunks and sparse branches, their silhouettes sharply defined against the lit wall. The trees cast elongated, tangled shadows that stretch across the bricks, forming a layered interplay of natural and artificial geometry. The ground is covered in patchy grass, slightly uneven and tinged with cool tones. A narrow concrete sidewalk runs horizontally along the bottom edge of the image, clean and pale under the ambient light. The overall atmosphere is quiet and contemplative, with a subtle tension between the organic forms of the trees and the rigid, man-made structure behind them. The lighting and composition evoke a sense of solitude, stillness, and quiet intrigue.
January 27, 2026 at 5:38 AM
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A single moth patrols the glass,
Where patient hours slowly pass.
The silence wraps the waiting room,
In static cling and gentle gloom.

#photography #NightPhotography #EastCoastKin #streetphotography #nikon
A late night street-level view of a laundromat with a quiet, contemplative atmosphere. The building has a brick exterior and a covered walkway with overhead lighting that casts a soft glow on the sidewalk. Large glass windows reveal the interior of the laundromat, which is brightly lit and features rows of stacked washing machines or dryers along the back wall. Inside, molded plastic chairs in pale colors are arranged in a waiting area, and a vending machine stands near the entrance. The window signage reads “LAUNDRY” and “NOW OPEN 24/7,” indicating the facility operates continuously. Outside the laundromat, additional molded plastic chairs are placed against the brick wall, suggesting a space for customers to wait or rest. Adjacent to the laundromat is a nail salon named “Twin Nails,” with its own signage visible above the storefront. The street is empty, and the overall scene evokes a sense of solitude and stillness, with the contrast between the warm interior lighting and the cool, dim exterior contributing to a quiet urban mood.
February 1, 2026 at 5:49 AM
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Studio City, office birthday. Hooray for Hollywood.
Office with birthday decorations, birthday boy at computer.
February 1, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Silverlake, elevator control buttons. I love this dirty town.
Detail of very old elevator buttons.
February 1, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Universal City after a rain — the most vivid rainbow I have ever witnessed. #hollywood
Massive rainbow over studio buildings.
February 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Silverlake with incoming storm. #cityscape #richardofhollywood
February 1, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Glendale infrastructure at sunset. I love this dirty town. #glendale #photography
Some kind of antenna structure silhouetted against orange glowing sunset.
February 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Hollywood, “Demolition Hauling” truck.
Rear of truck with interesting layout of company name and photo number.
February 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Random East Hollywood at night, from the car. #ilovethisdirtytown
Street scene from inside car with dashboard glowing and neon signs, buildings at night.
February 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Well worn stool, gay bar, Burbank.
Worn out stool, detail.
February 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Universal City, break room, watching Columbo. #hoorayforhollywood
Office kitchen and tv on.
February 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Universal City, detail of bridge over LA River. #richardofhollywood
Detail of a bridge with exposed wires and graffiti of hearts. Trees in background.
February 1, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Rick’s Diner on Fletcher when the power went out. I was going to buy dinner but the whole neighborhood had lost power due to high winds. #silverlake #dodgertown
A diner and street scene at night.
February 1, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Burbank, golden hour, cars and a building. I love this dirty town.
Golden hour clouds flowing over a building and cars, pavement.
February 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM