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𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Year of the Dog' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Beverly Hills, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2018⁠

The phrase “dog days” entered the English language in the 1500’s. It refers to the astronomical activity occurring between July and early September when a particularly bright star, Sirius the Dog Star, is visible. Sirius shines with the sun and is hidden at night during a one of two month interval in the northern hemisphere. This interval is associated with hot sultry weather, and so “dog days” has generally come to mean a period of stagnation or inactivity for humans.⁠
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As a dog lover and lifetime dog owner, I am attracted to the sites that dogs share with humans. ⁠
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𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Lazy Dog' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Venice OFW, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2014

⁠The phrase “dog days” entered the English language in the 1500’s. It refers to the astronomical activity occurring between July and early September when a particularly bright star, Sirius the Dog Star, is visible. Sirius shines with the sun and is hidden at night during a one of two month interval in the northern hemisphere. This interval is associated with hot sultry weather, and so “dog days” has generally come to mean a period of stagnation or inactivity for humans.⁠
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As a dog lover and lifetime dog owner, I am attracted to the sites that dogs share with humans.

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Never Walk Alone' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Venice Beach OFW, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2014⁠

Dog Days

AVE PILDAS PHOTOGRAPHY

September 14, 2021 by Ave Pildas in Street People, TRUMPET PLAYERS

The phrase “dog days” entered the English language in the 1500’s. It refers to the astronomical activity occurring between July and early September when a particularly bright star, Sirius the Dog Star, is visible.

Sirius shines with the sun and is hidden at night during a one of two month interval in the northern hemisphere. This interval is associated with hot sultry weather, and so “dog days” has generally come to mean a period of stagnation or inactivity for humans.⁠
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As a dog lover and lifetime dog owner, I am attracted to the sites that dogs share with humans. ⁠⁠⁠
⁠
Via @avepildas

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𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Coconut Vendor' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Saigon, Vietnam | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2013⁠

Street vendors are an integral part of urban economies around the world, offering easy access to a wide range of goods and services in public spaces. Men and women are drawn to the occupation by factors such as low barriers to entry, limited start-up costs, and flexible hours. ⁠
Competition for space in the streets and access to customers are realities in many locations. In order to prosper, vendors must engage passers-by; quick and easy banter is part of a vendor’s stock-in-trade. ⁠
As a street photographer who often must convince strangers to pose in my pictures, I feel an affinity to this job requirement. ⁠
I have been traveling internationally for over seventy years. When I arrive in a new city, I take my camera for a walk and mingle with the street vendors. They and their merchandise provide a good introduction to a particular time and place.⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'London Vendor' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: London, United Kingdom | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1975⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Pretzel Vendor' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Coney Island, NY | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1976⁠

Street Vendors

AVE PILDAS PHOTOGRAPHY

September 07, 2021 by Ave Pildas in Street People, TRUMPET PLAYERS

Street vendors are an integral part of urban economies around the world, offering easy access to a wide range of goods and services in public spaces.

Men and women are drawn to the occupation by factors such as low barriers to entry, limited start-up costs, and flexible hours.

Competition for space in the streets and access to customers are realities in many locations. In order to prosper, vendors must engage passers-by; quick and easy banter is part of a vendor’s stock-in-trade. ⁠

As a street photographer who often must convince strangers to pose in my pictures, I feel an affinity to this job requirement. ⁠

I have been traveling internationally for over seventy years. When I arrive in a new city, I take my camera for a walk and mingle with the street vendors. They and their merchandise provide a good introduction to a particular time and place.⁠⁠
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Via @avepildas

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Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Got Gas' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Cabazon, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1973⁠

Dinosaurs;⁠ Everybody’s favorite..from the Triassic period of the Mesozoic Era, that’s 230 million years ago. Dinosaurs became extinct 65 million years ago. They now exist in museums and as tourist attractions. Dinos are a sub-group in my Animal Antics series.⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'T-Rex' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Cabazon, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1991⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Dino' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Cabazon, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1973⁠

Dinosaurs

AVE PILDAS PHOTOGRAPHY

August 31, 2021 by Ave Pildas in Street People, TRUMPET PLAYERS

Everybody’s favorite…from the Triassic period of the Mesozoic Era, that’s 230 million years ago.

Dinosaurs became extinct 65 million years ago.

They now exist in museums and as tourist attractions.

Dinos are a sub-group in my Animal Antics series.⁠
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Via @avepildas

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Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

Shadows / Silhouettes

AVE PILDAS PHOTOGRAPHY

August 24, 2021 by Ave Pildas in Street People, TRUMPET PLAYERS

They look a lot alike but are very different. I often find them together, both lack, detail, and rely on shape.

They are flat and graphic for me.

Silhouettes are the real world while shadows are of another world, both are mysterious, enigmatic, curious, and strange.

They stir my imagination.

I'm attracted to both.

They help me make great photographs.⁠
⁠
Via @avepildas

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Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Hyde Park Pyramid' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: London, UK | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1982⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Hyde Park Pyramid' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: London, UK | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1982⁠
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They call it landscaping. For me is always a bit strange, so I'm attracted to it photographically. What are the plants thinking? What were the landscapers thinking? What are you thinking?

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Getty Vines' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2014⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Getty Vines' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2014⁠
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They call it landscaping. For me is always a bit strange, so I'm attracted to it photographically. What are the plants thinking? What were the landscapers thinking? What are you thinking?

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Opposites Atract' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2016

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Opposites Atract' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2016⁠
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They call it landscaping. For me is always a bit strange, so I'm attracted to it photographically. What are the plants thinking? What were the landscapers thinking? What are you thinking?

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Bush & Palm Shadow' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2014

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Bush & Palm Shadow' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2014⁠
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They call it landscaping. For me is always a bit strange, so I'm attracted to it photographically. What are the plants thinking? What were the landscapers thinking? What are you thinking?

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'One and one half' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1985

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'One and one half' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1985⁠
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They call it landscaping. For me is always a bit strange, so I'm attracted to it photographically. What are the plants thinking? What were the landscapers thinking? What are you thinking?

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Translucent Trio' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1984⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Translucent Trio' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1984⁠
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They call it landscaping. For me is always a bit strange, so I'm attracted to it photographically. What are the plants thinking? What were the landscapers thinking? What are you thinking?

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Window & Bush' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2011

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Window & Bush' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2011⁠
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They call it landscaping. For me is always a bit strange, so I'm attracted to it photographically. What are the plants thinking? What were the landscapers thinking? What are you thinking?

Secret Life of Plants

AVE PILDAS PHOTOGRAPHY

August 20, 2021 by Ave Pildas in Street People, TRUMPET PLAYERS

They call it landscaping.

For me is always a bit strange, so I'm attracted to it photographically.

What are the plants thinking?

What were the landscapers thinking?

What are you thinking?
⁠
Via @avepildas

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Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'G'DAY LA ' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2016⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'G'DAY LA ' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, CA | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2016⁠
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I love odd shots. . Just drop me off somewhere, anywhere with a camera and I will find something to photograph. My senses are tuned to observe all manner of quirky or unusual situations. Street photography exists as source of entertainment and wonder for me. If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.⁠
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Via @avepildas

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Hollywood Mansion' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Hollywood, California | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1976⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Hollywood Mansion' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Hollywood, California | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1976⁠
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I love odd shots. . Just drop me off somewhere, anywhere with a camera and I will find something to photograph. My senses are tuned to observe all manner of quirky or unusual situations. Street photography exists as source of entertainment and wonder for me. If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.⁠
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Via @avepildas

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Wilson Trailer Sales' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, California | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1977⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Wilson Trailer Sales' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, California | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1977⁠
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I love odd shots. . Just drop me off somewhere, anywhere with a camera and I will find something to photograph. My senses are tuned to observe all manner of quirky or unusual situations. Street photography exists as source of entertainment and wonder for me. If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.⁠
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Via @avepildas

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Street Sweep' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, California | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2014⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Street Sweep' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, California | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2014⁠
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I love odd shots. . Just drop me off somewhere, anywhere with a camera and I will find something to photograph. My senses are tuned to observe all manner of quirky or unusual situations. Street photography exists as source of entertainment and wonder for me. If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.⁠
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Via @avepildas

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Floating' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, California | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2014⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Floating' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, California | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2014⁠
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I love odd shots. . Just drop me off somewhere, anywhere with a camera and I will find something to photograph. My senses are tuned to observe all manner of quirky or unusual situations. Street photography exists as source of entertainment and wonder for me. If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.⁠
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Via @avepildas

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Showers' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Desert, California | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1979⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Showers' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Desert, California | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1979⁠
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I love odd shots. . Just drop me off somewhere, anywhere with a camera and I will find something to photograph. My senses are tuned to observe all manner of quirky or unusual situations. Street photography exists as source of entertainment and wonder for me. If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.⁠
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Via @avepildas

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'DWP Rock' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, California | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2014⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'DWP Rock' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Los Angeles, California | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2014⁠
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I love odd shots. . Just drop me off somewhere, anywhere with a camera and I will find something to photograph. My senses are tuned to observe all manner of quirky or unusual situations. Street photography exists as source of entertainment and wonder for me. If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.⁠
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Via @avepildas

MORE ODD SHOTS

AVE PILDAS PHOTOGRAPHY

August 03, 2021 by Ave Pildas in Street People, TRUMPET PLAYERS

I love odd shots. . .

Just drop me off somewhere, anywhere with a camera and I will find something to photograph.

My senses are tuned to observe all manner of quirky or unusual situations. Street photography exists as a source of entertainment and wonders for me.

If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.
⁠
Via @avepildas

Would you like to purchase a photograph from Ave?

Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

ODD SHOTS

AVE PILDAS PHOTOGRAPHY

July 20, 2021 by Ave Pildas in Street People, TRUMPET PLAYERS

I love odd shots…

Just drop me off somewhere, anywhere with a camera and I will find something to photograph.

My senses are tuned to observe all manner of quirky or unusual situations. Street photography exists as a source of entertainment and wonders for me.

If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.⁠
⁠
Via @avepildas

Would you like to purchase a photograph from Ave?

Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

The phrase “dog days” entered the English language in the 1500’s. It refers to the astronomical activity occurring between July and early September when a particularly bright star, Sirius the Dog Star, is visible.

Would you like to purchase a photograph from Ave?

Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

Street vendors are an integral part of urban economies around the world, offering easy access to a wide range of goods and services in public spaces.

Men and women are drawn to the occupation by factors such as low barriers to entry, limited start-up costs, and flexible hours.

Competition for space in the streets and access to customers are realities in many locations. In order to prosper, vendors must engage passers-by; quick and easy banter is part of a vendor’s stock-in-trade. ⁠

As a street photographer who often must convince strangers to pose in my pictures, I feel an affinity to this job requirement. ⁠

I have been traveling internationally for over seventy years. When I arrive in a new city, I take my camera for a walk and mingle with the street vendors. They and their merchandise provide a good introduction to a particular time and place.⁠⁠⁠Via @avepildas

Would you like to purchase a photograph from Ave?

Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

Everybody’s favorite…from the Triassic period of the Mesozoic Era, that’s 230 million years ago.

Dinosaurs became extinct 65 million years ago.

They now exist in museums and as tourist attractions.

Dinos are a sub-group in my Animal Antics series.⁠⁠Via @avepildas

Would you like to purchase a photograph from Ave?

Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

They look a lot alike but are very different. I often find them together, both lack, detail, and rely on shape.

They are flat and graphic for me.

Silhouettes are the real world while shadows are of another world, both are mysterious, enigmatic, curious, and strange.

They stir my imagination.

I'm attracted to both.

They help me make great photographs.⁠⁠Via @avepildas

Would you like to purchase a photograph from Ave?

Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

They call it landscaping.

For me is always a bit strange, so I'm attracted to it photographically.

What are the plants thinking?

What were the landscapers thinking?

What are you thinking?⁠Via @avepildas

Would you like to purchase a photograph from Ave?

Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

I love odd shots. . .

Just drop me off somewhere, anywhere with a camera and I will find something to photograph.

My senses are tuned to observe all manner of quirky or unusual situations. Street photography exists as a source of entertainment and wonders for me.

If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.⁠Via @avepildas

Would you like to purchase a photograph from Ave?

Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

I love odd shots…

Just drop me off somewhere, anywhere with a camera and I will find something to photograph.

My senses are tuned to observe all manner of quirky or unusual situations. Street photography exists as a source of entertainment and wonders for me.

If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.⁠⁠Via @avepildas

Would you like to purchase a photograph from Ave?

Send us an email and get a quote: avepildas@gmail.com

I have been traveling internationally for over seventy years. When I arrive in a new city, I take my camera for a walk and mingle with the street vendors. They and their merchandise provide a good introduction to a particular time and place.⁠⁠
⁠
Via @avepildas

Dinos are a sub-group in my Animal Antics series.⁠
⁠
Via @avepildas

They help me make great photographs.⁠
⁠
Via @avepildas

What are you thinking?
⁠
Via @avepildas

If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.
⁠
Via @avepildas

If I shoot a good photo, it makes my day.⁠
⁠
Via @avepildas