Category Archives: Tom Paiva Photography

At the Fuel Tank Farm

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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Recycling Center

Recently I have attained access to one of the largest recycling centers in the US here in Los Angeles.  They recycle almost anything, including home appliances, autos, big-rig trucks, buses, railroad cars and locomotives, heavy equipment and steel of all … Continue reading

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Closed Auto Dealerships

About a year ago, I noticed the huge number of auto dealerships that have closed, mainly because of the economy.  I saw them in Phoenix, and San Diego, but since I live in the Los Angeles area, that would be … Continue reading

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The Big Valley Car Wash

In January while driving yet again to the San Francisco Bay Area, I stopped in the late afternoon in the Valley town of Gustine.  I’m fascinated with the small farm towns in rural California.  You might recall a couple of … Continue reading

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Twilight on Interstate-5

This past week I have been very busy, and I was in Phoenix over the weekend, so am posting this a little late.  Back in December, on a drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles, I stopped along the interstate … Continue reading

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