Richard of Hollywood

Sunset looking from rooftop over studio soundstages toward the valley.

Golden Hour, Universal City. #hoorayforhollywood #hollywood

Hollywood street scene at night, graffiti, glowing lights, people crossing the street.

Random zoom. People crossing the street, graffiti and lights. East Hollywood. I love this dirty town. #hollywood #citylife

Budapest from my travels
#BlueskyArtShow #Clouds
#europe #travelphotography

Street art portrait of legendary Garry Marshall.

Toluca Lake. That’s legendary Garry Marshall. #hollywood #streetart

Break room, Universal City. #richardofhollywood

#StreetArt by #paulcria in #Paris 20th

A charming house with a wrought iron gate in the style of a spiderweb.

Charming house with a wrought iron gate in the style of a spiderweb, Burbank. #burbank #richardofhollywood

A medium shot focusing on an outdoor wall … the openings are I. A kind of sideways s shape.

I absolutely love breezeblocks. This is just one random wall in Burbank. I LOVE this dirty town. #richardofhollywood

Commercial building, sunset, for rent, graffiti.

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

Framed artwork of unknown fashion illustration, appears from the 1940s? But what do i know … lol

Random apartment lobby castoff. Silverlake. i love this dirt town. #onemanstrash #silverlake

Suburban street at dusk, clouds glowing.

Walking in South Pasadena at dusk. #ilovethisdirtytown

Car wash exterior, day, with graffiti on a movie billboard.

East Hollywood, car wash, billboard with graffiti. #RichardofHollywood

Silverlake, overflowing dumpster. I love this dirty town. #Hollywood

Detail of apartment building brick wall exterior, showing different bricks, layers, and a window.

Hollywood, old brick apartment building. #hoorayforhollywood

City, back of sign with graffiti, apartment building.

Graffiti, East Hollywood. I love this dirty town.

A tangle of electrical pipes.

Silverlake, old apartment electrical infrastructure. #photography

Big feathers, balloons and some old buildings.

West Hollywood, pride parade, at site of abandoned “French Quarter.” #HoorayforHollywood #RichardofHollywood

Dog on couch with guitar.

Silverlake — Miniature goldendoodle chilling with guitar. #hoorayforhollywood

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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

Office with birthday decorations, birthday boy at computer.

Studio City, office birthday. Hooray for Hollywood.

Detail of very old elevator buttons.

Silverlake, elevator control buttons. I love this dirty town.

Massive rainbow over studio buildings.

Universal City after a rain — the most vivid rainbow I have ever witnessed. #hollywood

Silverlake with incoming storm. #cityscape #richardofhollywood

Some kind of antenna structure silhouetted against orange glowing sunset.

Glendale infrastructure at sunset. I love this dirty town. #glendale #photography

Rear of truck with interesting layout of company name and photo number.

Hollywood, “Demolition Hauling” truck.

Street scene from inside car with dashboard glowing and neon signs, buildings at night.

Random East Hollywood at night, from the car. #ilovethisdirtytown

Worn out stool, detail.

Well worn stool, gay bar, Burbank.

Office kitchen and tv on.

Universal City, break room, watching Columbo. #hoorayforhollywood