Well, it’s officially my one year anniversary here in LA! It’s been a blast thus far and I’m incredibly grateful for having been able to experience this latest and greatest chapter with some amazing new friends and colleagues!
I thought I’d celebrate by finally uploading some of the photos that were taken of the trip Jason Clark and I made from Maryland to California a year ago. The pictures were taken with my then-new (for me) Sony α7S II. I bought the camera initially for its video features, but ironically ended up using it more for stills despite its low MP count.
We began the journey on August 31st, 2017 and made it to LA on the evening of September 3rd. There wasn’t much time for a lot of detours or sightseeing as I was starting at CoSA VFX on September 5th (the 4th being Labor Day that year and also a day I would use to check out places for rent), but I’m thankful for what we were able to get to.
I’m especially thankful to Jason for accompanying me on the journey, and to his wife Jessica for scouting out Airbnb’s and apartments/rooms for rent ahead of the trip. Also, special thanks to the rest of my friends and, last but not least, my family without whose support I wouldn’t be here. You guys freakin’ rock!
Here’s to season two in the City of Angels!
I’m pretty sure this was taken somewhere in Virginia. Regardless, it seemed appropriate to start the album with an “on-the-road” photo.
We stopped in Knoxville, TN for a bite to eat and met some folks running a charity car show for children. They were kind enough to let me snap some pictures of their early arrivals.
We stopped in Knoxville, TN for a bite to eat and met some folks running a charity car show for children. They were kind enough to let me snap some pictures of their early arrivals.
We stopped in Knoxville, TN for a bite to eat and met some folks running a charity car show for children. They were kind enough to let me snap some pictures of their early arrivals.
We stopped in Knoxville, TN for a bite to eat and met some folks running a charity car show for children. They were kind enough to let me snap some pictures of their early arrivals.
Jason kindly treated me to some Memphis BBQ. Yes, it was damn good.
The FedEx Forum in Memphis
The Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King’s assassination on April 4th, 1968
The Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King’s assassination on April 4th, 1968
The Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King’s assassination on April 4th, 1968
The Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King’s assassination on April 4th, 1968
The Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King’s assassination on April 4th, 1968
The Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King’s assassination on April 4th, 1968
The Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King’s assassination on April 4th, 1968
The Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King’s assassination on April 4th, 1968
The Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King’s assassination on April 4th, 1968
The Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King’s assassination on April 4th, 1968
The Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King’s assassination on April 4th, 1968
Crossing the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge
Somewhere in Arkansas…. I’ll be damned if I know where exactly.
Arkansas again, but with some nice looking clouds
I’m not 100% sure, but I think this is Arkansas Nuclear One
I think this is either the Arkansas River or the Illinois Bayou, which is an outlet of the Arkansas River
Jason messing around with the α7S II while I was at the wheel
Arkansas sunset
Arkansas sunset
We made it to Oklahoma City where we helped ourselves to some awesome steak.
The National Saddlery, right next to Cattlemen’s
Heading into Texas, baby!
A Texas wind farm
Guess where we stopped to eat…
Guess where we stopped to eat…
This rattle snake at The Big Texan wouldn’t stop hate staring at me.
Inside The Big Texan
I did indeed try my hand at the 72oz. Steak Challenge….. aaaaand I failed. I did get through 52oz. though, so I got that goin’ for me, which is nice. I want to go back and try again.
Sadly, I don’t remember the name of our waiter (behind me), but he was a cool dude and he managed to complete the challenge himself.
I did indeed try my hand at the 72oz. Steak Challenge….. aaaaand I failed.
I did indeed try my hand at the 72oz. Steak Challenge….. aaaaand I failed.
The face of failure
Into New Mexico we go!
We stopped for gas near some New Mexico railroad tracks, so I snapped a few photos.
We stopped for gas near some New Mexico railroad tracks, so I snapped a few photos.
We stopped for gas near some New Mexico railroad tracks, so I snapped a few photos.
We stopped for gas near some New Mexico railroad tracks, so I snapped a few photos.
We stopped for gas near some New Mexico railroad tracks, so I snapped a few photos.
We stopped for gas near some New Mexico railroad tracks, so I snapped a few photos.
This abandoned house was also next to the gas station. No, I didn’t go in.
We stopped in Albuquerque and rode the tram up to Sandia Peak.
I don’t know what skiing is like on Sandia Peak, but I’m sure it’s better with snow.
A nice nighttime view of Albuquerque from Sandia Peak
When we hit Arizona, we dropped by the Barringer Crater, otherwise known as Meteor Crater.
Inside the Meteor Crater gift shop
When we hit Arizona, we dropped by the Barringer Crater, otherwise known as Meteor Crater.
The Meteor Crater with our tour guide to the left
I believe we’re in California at this point.
Out in the California desert on Barstow Rd.
Out in the California desert on Barstow Rd.
The Mitsubishi Cement Corporation in Lucerne Valley, CA
Behold! The last photo of the trip! I’m fairly certain we’re overlooking San Bernardino here.
