Palos Verdes Peninsula was discovered in 1542, at that time the native inhabitants were Tongva people. The did not write, but passed their myths and legends and their vision of the world from generation to generation. They buit thatch houses and wicker boats, hunted deer and squirrels, and believed that dolphins are travelling around the world keeping the peace.

Spanish traders and settlers stain around 1700s, gradually pushing native people out. Quite a lot happened since - US-Mexican war, landowners fighting for the land, until the last owners - Sepulveda family - started selling the property lots for new development.

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During March 1851 fifty seven members of Mariposa Battalion became the first not- Indians entering the Yosemite Valley. The majestic scene, slightly muted by haze as by veil, and clouds shrouded the tops of the mountains, produced the completely indelible impression - some warriors even shed a tear or two…

Since then the constant steam of travelers from the entire world lining up to see this splendid place and photographers are the majority of them… Until today the Yosemite park - one of the most heavily photographed places in the world. Between more than four million visitors per year it is hard to find at least one clutching the camera, everyone feels like being next Ansel Adams…

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Photos from Giant Sequoias Park, California. Mystic trees, which looks like they are from Tolkien novels, mountains, lakes, sunsets and winding roads…

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Los Angeles Album - few pictures of the city of angels and daemons, the city of palaces and slums, the city of hundred hills and beaches, the city of entertainment and movies…

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Two days in the city of wind and fog, the city of hills and parks, the city with the most beautiful bridge and bay…

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Album from two-day trip to Death Valley, California. Titus Canyon, Zabriskie Point, Dante View, Crater Ubehebe, Racetrack.

The pictures from adventurous safari in San Diego’s Wild Animal Park…

Gem of the Desert, the City of La Quinta is a community nestled at the base of the majestic Santa

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What are you going to do on your birthday in America - all your friends are at the other side of the pond and there is no way to get together and throw a party. That is why, after some thinking, we decided to have some fun and headed for Universal Studios.

Our tour started at City Walk - short street with numerous of hops, cafes and all sorts of ads hanging all over the place. This is a good place for the refreshing promenade, excluding weekends and holidays. At that time City Walk is just a huge crowd occupying every single inch of the surface and your walk resembles the push to the exit in the rush-hour subway. Read more »