Category Archives: Tom Paiva Photography

Revival Train

A few weeks ago, one of my railroad contacts gave me a heads up on an upcoming train that was coming to San Pedro from Oakland on the way to New Orleans.  It was a road trip for three rock … Continue reading

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Googie Auto Dealership

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

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

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

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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