We've relocated! (www.alackof.com)

Just a quick note to let you know that the new website is up and running.

You can find it at http://www.alackof.com/

Cheers,
John.

Another Status Update, Yippee!

I have decided to go all-out and create a new website. The new site will be similar to this blog but with some extras (see this previous post for more details) and a completely new design. I don't have a timeline for when the new website will be ready, but I'm hoping that it'll be done by the end of this month.

Status Update

Hi guys,

I'm thinking about taking this project to the next level. A whole new website rather than just a simple blog. Image series rather than just the random images I'm doing at the minute. I'll still do random images too, but explore ideas more fully. Possibly some video, though I've not really got any ideas for that right now.

I suppose if I do go with this plan, I should work on promoting it. Other than the occasional post to Twitter, I've done zero promotional work for the blog. In fact, I kept so quiet about it that only one family member has seen it and I refused to tell her the address (she forgot it after seeing it on-screen). I wanted to see if it would grow organically without any interference. While the visitor numbers aren't spectacular, it has amazed me to see people from from all corners of the planet show up on my visitors map (I use Google Analytics for visitor tracking).

I still need to think this through properly (the idea only came to me 10 minutes ago). If anyone has any ideas, your comments are always welcome.

In other news, the 'Verge of LA' book is almost finished. I'm not sure when the website (vergeofla.com) will start updating again. I'll make a new post once the book is ready and the site is back up and running.

Cheers,
John (in the UK).

P.S. I'm going to need a new name for the blog/site if I'm going to start a new domain. 'alackofimagination.com' is available but it's too cumbersome for my liking. Any ideas?

Red Light and Blue

In Lights - Full View

Major computer problems have put my projects on hold temporarily, here's the unzoomed/uncropped version of "In Lights". I'm not sure which version I prefer.

Hollywood and Vine

In Lights

Downtown

My friend Lance told me that lots of people claim that LA doesn't have a downtown area. It does exist, I was there. I can't wait to go back.

Gate to Nowhere

Yellow Submarine, Now in 3D

Yellow Submarine

Hope in Nineteen Eighty-Four

Two days ago I said that I wouldn't post any more LA images for a while. That didn't last long did it? The next image won't be LA based, I promise. Probably...

Dodger City

A view of Downtown LA from the car park outside Dodger Stadium (with a taxi driving through the shot). I think this will be the last of the LA images for a little while. I'll probably drop more some in here and there, but I'll get back to more random subjects from now on.

Neon Drive-by

Taken on the way back to Lance's pad after watching the LA Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds.

Running the Light Gauntlet

Another photo that was taken a journey back to Altadena after a cool drive from one end Sunset Blvd to the other. Here's the first Sunset trip photo that I posted.

It's been too long since the last update, hopefully this makes up for it. Two new images and a site redesign.

Verge of an update

Hi guys,

Sorry for the lack of updates in the last couple of weeks, I've been very busy with another project. I'm pleased to introduce Verge of LA. It's a website (and soon to be a book) featuring some pretty cool stories, videos and pictures. Please do check it out and all feedback is greatly appreciated.

I'll be back with new images for the blog very soon.

Cheers,
John (in the UK).

www.vergeofla.com

Downtown Rainbow

The original photo from this image was taken in Downtown LA. This is an area I want to explore more next time, I only made a brief stop on my last visit. If anyone would like to spot me the airfare, please don't hesitate...

Feathered Friends

I'm not sure if I like this image or not, but I think there's something there. The original photo was taken in Chinatown, Los Angeles. The missiles are kindly provided by the Iranian government. They are kind folks...

Venice Sunset

Here's a shot of Venice Beach that I took after a great drive along Sunset Boulevard. If you ever find yourself in LA, I suggest taking the same trip. You start in Downtown LA and end up at the Pacific Ocean. From here, you can take the Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu in one direction and Santa Monica and Venice in the other direction.

Union Station

Here is the main entrance to Union Station, Los Angeles. It's a very cool building, great architecture. I have more photos from the station that will probably find their way onto the site in one form or another.