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Googie Auto Dealership

May 7th, 2011 · posted in Tom Paiva Photography

Before I share some new images, I’d like to mention that last week I  had a chance to go to a lecture and meet one of the key contemporary influences of my photography back in the 80s, Richard Misrach.  He … Continue reading →

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Rainy Overcast Shooting On the SF Bay Bridge

April 23rd, 2011 · posted in Tom Paiva Photography

As many of you might know, I have been shooting the construction of the new Eastern Span of the San Francisco Bay Bridge for the past two and a half years.  Because of the monumentality and historic significance of this … Continue reading →

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Heavy Los Angeles Rains

April 9th, 2011 · posted in Tom Paiva Photography

Most people hole up and hide on rainy weekends, especially here in LA.  Normally, I would too, but I had to go out anyway and noticed our local “concrete river”, Ballona Creek, was a raging torrent.  Typically, this is a … Continue reading →

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In Colorado Springs

March 25th, 2011 · posted in Tom Paiva Photography

A few weeks back, I tagged along on my wife Lee’s business trip to Colorado Springs, with the enticement of an inexpensive airfare, it being the winter.  These trips give us some needed time together from our hectic schedules and … Continue reading →

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At the Fuel Tank Farm

March 12th, 2011 · posted in Tom Paiva Photography

Back in my January 15th blog post, I showed images shot at a major oil company’s Long Beach fuel dock.  A couple of weeks ago, I got access a second time, but knew I wanted to explore deeper into this … Continue reading →

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