Alyssa, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

I just discovered Green Wood cemetery, a genuine 19th century cemetery in NY, and I love the place, full of what I like cemeteries to be full of: pompous mausoleums, statuary, and even angels with nipples, like this one. The gal is Alyssa, a model I met on Model Mayhem.

Creme Brulee, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

Next to ice cream and a good mille foglie, creme brulee is my favoritest thing to eat in the world. And it's the third element of my you won't live forever, but you'll die happy diet: pork and lox are the other lodestones.

Tat, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

Another great tat shot at Folsom Street East Fetish Fair.

Tat, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

Shot at the Folsom Street East Festival in late June.

Tat, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

Has anyone done a survey to see if skulls are the most popular tat? I see more skulls with wings, fire, halos, or whatever. I like 'em, so I don't mind. This is a particularly elaborate example.

Highline Park, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

I love this new public space, made out of the old railroad tracks on the West Side along 10th Avenue. I've gone to visit this park many times since it's opening a few weeks ago, and it's a must-see for any New Yorker!

Me, 1986, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

With a typical sentiment of the day.

Leopard girl, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

This was from a shoot with the first of what I call my "leopard girls." I just love women in leopard prints. The model was an actress I met shooting a play that a friend of mine did the music for, an updated version of the Golem story. We still do shoots together.

Bunny Love & Lady Ace Share a Moment, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

Bunny Love's been a bad girl, and Lady Ace just has to spank her. This took place years ago (Lady Ace is now in Berlin), and was at some sort of erotic show, can't quite recall the name.

Coney Island Ride decoration, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

Now that Coney is becoming a true wasteland, here' s another example of past history.

These boots are made for dancin', originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

No reason in particular I'm posting this, I just feel like doing it. I was going over some of my old dance work, and came across this shot I did for Heidi Latsky's Riot of Red Dance Troupe. This was shot in the East Village, off 1sr Ave.

Parachute Jump, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

This may be all that's left to see at Coney, aside from the Sideshow, they Cyclone, and the Wonder Wheel.

Hollywood Forever , originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

Although I intend to be cremated, I'm fascinated by cemeteries, especially stuff like this, gravestones & markers with pictures, sculptures, etc. Hollywood Forever is full of this sort of thing, and I happily wandred there for hours. I especially loved the guy who put his mauseoleum on a private island, complete with ducks & swans swimming around.

Civic Center, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

One of my favorite places in LA is the Beverly Hills Civic Center, part of which can be seen here. The domed building is City Hall, with is sort of an Arabain art deco fantasia. This was built in the 20s, and then another part was added in the 80s, in a similiar style. It's a lovely public space. with possibly the most beautiful public library I've ever been in. I spent hours photographig in this space, I really loved it.

Sunset Over Venice Beach, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

I love Pacific light, which is different from Atlantic light. The quality of the sun is another thing I like about LA.

Venice Beach, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

I used to live here in the 80s, right on Windward. This is one of my favest places in LA.

Tattoo , originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

I just love shooting tattoos, they fascinate me, especially if they're unusual or exceptional. I likd this wacky take on a Geisha, spotted in a thrift store on Fairfax.

Fox Marquee, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

ONe reason I love LA is this: classic movie theaters, from the 20's & 30's, when a movie theater was more theater than living room. Westwood has a lot of them, but where I was staying, around Fairfax, had 3, one from the 20's also.

Pink's, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

No trip to LA is complete without a trip to PInk's. Go early and avoid the insane lines. I have to say, Pink's rep is entirely earned: I had a delicious chili cheese hot dog with onino rings, and loved every bite. Excellent hot dogs!

Johnny Ramone, RIP, originally uploaded by 3dGorillaBob.

Who would've guessed that quintessentail NY Punker Johnny Ramone was buried in the quintessential LA cemetery, Hollywood Forever? I was a bit mystified to find him buried in this green and lush place. You figured he'd be happier floating in the East River. Life is mysterious.