Yesterday evening, a bunch of us photographers got on a bus and were driven to the Griffith Observatory.
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.
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Great pics, Peggy.
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.
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. 
Beautiful shots.
I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Our emphasis was on the night sky and the architecture of the Observatory itself.
It is the same way for me. The classic DTLA.
Love the ones of the sunset and the LA skyline.
I was very happy to get all of those! I had fun manipulating the skies. 
First rate job!
You are way too kind!
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!
I appreciate your kindness and your support.
I did what I could. Next time, I hope to do better.
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 . . .
I love to share!
I'm glad you enjoyed them.
It's been a Very Long Time since I've been there! It's amazing.
My pleasure to share, always!
What a fabulous experience & fabulous photos you captured!
Ty for sharing!
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!
But all that walking is do healthy. 
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:: 
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.
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!
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!
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.
