The Los Angeles Skyline with the San Gabriel Mtns. as backdrop . . .

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[MLAA]

1. Beautiful. You captured the extreme weather perfectly.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Thank you so much, my dear MLAA!

I knew that eventually the rain would stop and then we'd see the snow! The tallest peak is 10,000 feet, so there you are.

Today could not have been more perfect: plenty of parking, a fantastic view and all the time in the world.

[Diamond_Dog]

2. Wow! You took that, Peggy? What a great shot!

The city skyline with the mountains behind, so dramatic.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thanks so much, my dear Diamond_Dog!

I sure did take it! My camera and lens were both approved of by Andy and I think he'd be proud to see these.

It is the best place to get this view, from the Kenny Hahn Recreation Area. Unobstructed views! You do have to walk a bit, but by gawd, it is more than worth it.

[mnhtnbb]

14. Well worth the walk, Peggy!

Spectacular shots!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Thanks so much, my dear mnhtnbb! The walk was definitely worth it.

Glad you enjoyed!

[FalloutShelter]

4. Stunning!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Thanks so much, my dear FalloutShelter!

I couldn't agree more!

[patphil]

45. Hey! That's what I was going to say. Now all I have left is a me to.

Stunning! (I was able to add an exclamation point though)

[FalloutShelter]

47. LOL

[CaliforniaPeggy]

53. You can use the word 'stunning' as much as you like, my dear patphil!

I never get tired of seeing it.

Thank you so much.

[Beartracks]

5. Wow, when did LA become a mountain town?

That reminds me of photos of Denver.

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[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Those mountains have always been there, my dear Beartracks, though they aren't always this visible.

In the bad old days of terrible smog, you couldn't see them at all.

But after last week's storms, I knew we'd be in for some great views. And here we are!

Thanks for coming by today.

[Beartracks]

46. Well, thank you for the mountain fix!

I've been to LA a few times, and the mountains usually looked like a dusty mirage on the horizon.

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[Thunderbeast]

26. Or Anchorage!

[AllaN01Bear]

6. lovely shot there .

i lived 25 miles east of there in glendora ca . love the snow capped mountains .

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Thanks so much, my dear AllaN01Bear!

I've never seen the mountains from Glendora, but I'm sure the view was amazing.

[intrepidity]

7. Gorgeous. Here's a close-up.

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[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thank you so much for that live cam view, my dear intrepidity! That's amazing.

Glad you enjoyed my photos too.

[enid602]

13. Big Bear

This is probably not the right weekend to go up to Big Bear.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. Maybe not! Take a look at the live cam in Post #7. The eagle is in the nest! And you can see the roads too. nt

[tinrobot]

41. Fresh powder is ALWAYS a reason to go up

Chain restrictions were lifted Friday and the roads are clear (though probably crowded)

[3Hotdogs]

15. Where is Sgt. Friday's building in the landscape?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Why, it's in the middle of the snow, my dear 3Hotdogs!

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

28. It's likely completely hidden these days.

My wife and I have been binge-watching some Dragnet episodes lately and as we hear Friday intone “this is the city” we can see the City Hall is the tallest building in L.A. These days, you would barely be able to see the City Hall in that view of the skyline.

In Jack Webb’s opening “Dragnet” monologues, there are interesting facts I have learned about Los Angeles. For a long time, no building was allowed to be taller than 13 stories because of the threat of earthquakes. I guess they have made significant safety improvements in building and constructing taller buildings since “Dragnet” ended its run in 1970.

[Tom Kitten]

17. Excellent shots Peg!

Mount Baldy in the middle am I right?
Did you take those from Griffith Park, near the observatory? The view looks familiar.
I'm about 50 miles south of there, close to Disneyland. We've got a nice view of the mountains here too but the Santa Ana skyline is no where near as impressive.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. Thank you so much, my dear Tom Kitten!

I believe that the tallest peak is Mt. Baldy.

I was at the far end of the Kenny Hahn Recreational Area which is perfectly positioned for these shots! I'm not sure where Griffith Park is in relation to this spot. It's located on La Cienega Blvd, near the Baldwin Hills.

[Tom Kitten]

24. Ok you're west of there

The place I was thinking about is near I-5, near the zoo and the Gene Autrey Museum. Have you ever been there? It's an interesting museum, much more than just cowboy art.
I should post some photos I took at the old abandoned zoo sometime!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. I've never been to the Gene Autrey Museum! Never had the opportunity.

You should definitely post your abandoned zoo photos! I can bet they're great.

[justaprogressive]

19. Glorious!

nice shootin' Peg!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. Ah, thank you so much, my dear justaprogressive!

I thought it might be easy . . . until I had to deal with the glare! But I did finally conquer that!

[2naSalit]

23. You have to be one of...

A very few who can make LA look good!

Nice pictures. The mountains always look good with snow on them.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. Thank you so much, my dear 2naSalit!

Very sweet of you to say that, but I can tell you that there are many photographers in LA who do better than these!

The snow really makes a glorious difference.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

25. Stunning!

Kenneth Hahn Park?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. You bet, my dear Grumpy! It's a hike, but I had to be there! I like your stunning! ♥ nt

[Deuxcents]

27. Your photos put this city in a new light..worthy of tourism ads. Seriously fine work, Miss Peggy 👏

[CaliforniaPeggy]

33. Ah, thank you so much for your kind words, my dear Deuxcents!

I really appreciate your thoughtful remarks.

And I am sure that there are tourist outfits that take full advantage of this view to get people to visit LA.

[underpants]

29. Beautiful

I’ve been to LA once. You don’t see this angle very often.

Thursday will be 22 years since I proposed to my wife at Gladstones in Malibu at sunset. A day late (after Valentines Day) and a dollar short (no ring).

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. Thanks so much, my dear underpants!

Of course, the view is always there, but it's not always this beautiful. The snow makes so much difference.

I'm sure that you wife didn't mind the timing or the lack of a ring . . . after all, she did marry you.

[Eliot Rosewater]

34. Beautiful , shared it on my FB if that is OK.. Have never been to Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

and now I am curious about that !

[CaliforniaPeggy]

38. My dear Eliot Rosewater! I am thrilled that you shared this on FB.

I'd like to be FB friends, since I am there too.

I'll pm you a link to me, if you're interested!

That recreation area is full of wonderful spots. I don't know how many acres it has, but it's big! I go to see the mountains, which are at the far end from the entrance!

They charge for parking on the weekends, but not during the week. And I think they open at 6AM and close at 6PM.

It's a great resource!

[Hekate]

35. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. ❤️

[CaliforniaPeggy]

39. Thank you, my dear Hekate! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! ♥

[tinrobot]

37. I rode a bike in shirtsleeves today, heading up there tomorrow to ski.

One of the reasons I love this city, so much variety.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

40. It's been a very lovely day, hasn't it? Thank you, my dear tinrbot! The variety is amazing. ♥ nt

[Wounded Bear]

42. When I first arrived in the LA basin, 1971, I didn't see those mtns until many months later...

Yeah, the air is cleaner now than it was then.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

43. I hear you, my dear Wounded Bear! Many folks have experienced that as well.

Our air is still very dirty, but we still have beautiful mountains from time to time!

[bahboo]

44. well that's a postcard right there...beautiful...

we have a dusting on the Topa Topas in our neighborhood...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. Thank you so much, my dear bahboo!

We normally have the dusting on these mountains after rain. Not this time! It was very cold as well as wet, and those conditions led to this amazing scene!

[HAB911]

48. WOW WOW WOW!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

50. Awwww ..... thank you so very much, my dear HAB911!

To have such a wonderful response from you, a premier photographer of our group, makes me very happy! You do incredibly beautiful work: subtle, understated, classic.

[HAB911]

51. I live in the low country

water barely flows, a one foot rise in the path is a hill, mountains are simply majestic, and that composition is perfect

[CaliforniaPeggy]

52. Thank you so much for your amazing critique. I hardly know what to say. Blessings on you!

[wendyb-NC]

54. Wow, that's a stunning backdrop for LA

Powerful capture. I guess, because of the snow cover on the mountains. Gorgeous, breathtaking, Thank you for sharing your photos.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

56. Thanks for your beautiful remarks, my dear wendyb-NC!

The snow really makes a huge difference. I can just see the tops of the mountains from my house, and that set me on my way over here today!

I was not disappointed, and there have been times in the past when I was. But not today! It was perfect today.

You know how I am about sharing! What good is beauty if nobody gets to see it? It must be shared, and that's who I am.

[magicarpet]

55. Just stunning shots CalifPeg,... let's go skiing before it melts.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

57. Um . . . You go ahead! I'd almost certainly break something! Thanks for your lovely remarks, my dear magicarpet!

There is skiing up there, but I'm far from agile, esp. on my feet!

[magicarpet]

58. Me too,.. I am sorta brittle myself.

I had a momentary laps of reason and a US Olympic moment washed over me when I saw all the beautiful snow capped mountains.

But I am over that now,.. as I shuffle off for a few gulps of Geratol.

[claudette]

59. Breathtaking!

Two beautiful sites at once!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

61. Thanks so much, my dear claudette! Glad you enjoyed them. Being there today was amazing. ♥ nt

[Alice Kramden]

60. Wow!

Beautiful shot!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

62. Thanks so much, my dear Alice Kramden! Glad you enjoyed seeing the photos! ♥ nt

[Mousetoescamper]

63. Wow! Splendid photos!

I haven't been online since this morning and was glad to see these.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

64. Thank you so much, my dear Mousetoescamper!

I guess you had a busy day! Hope it was good all around.

Thanks for the kind words!