Inspiring Photo: SUNSET AT THE AMUSEMENT PARK #8837568

SUNSET AT THE AMUSEMENT PARK

Uploaded: August 16, 2009 | Entered: May 01, 2020 13:37:04

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(((~~ TRAVEL & PLACE ~~)))
Image taken at the Santa Monica Pier, one late afternoon.
Santa Monica has had several piers over the years, however the current Santa Monica Pier is actually two adjoining piers that long had separate owners. The long, narrow Municipal Pier opened 9 September 1909, primarily to carry sewer pipes beyond the breakers, and had no amenities. The short, wide adjoining Pleasure Pier to the south, a.k.a. Newcomb Pier, was built in 1916 by Charles I. D. Looff and his son Arthur, amusement park pioneers.
The Carousel was built in 1922 on the Pleasure Pier and features 44 hand-carved horses. It was rebuilt in 1990 inside the Looff Hippodrome. A calliope provides musical accompaniment.

Happy Birthday, Karen Celella!

Exif: F Number: 36, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 220, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 95.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

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Dominick M. Dimacale August 16, 2009

The La Monica Ballroom opened in 1924 and closed in 1962. The La Monica Ballroom became home to Spade Cooley in the early fifties. From 1958 until 1962 it served as a roller skating rink, first as Skater's Ballroom and then Santa Monica Roller Rink. The speed skating club won many state and regional championships. The bridge to the pier and entry gate were built in 1938 by the federal Works Project Administration, and replaced the former grade connection.
The Looff Pier, then known as Newcomb Pier, was acquired by the city in the 1953. In the 1960s various plans were proposed that would entail removal of the pier. The strangest one called for the construction of an artificial island with a 1500-room hotel. It was approved by the City Council, but citizens formed "Save the Santa Monica Bay" to preserve the pier. The outstanding order to raze the pier was revoked by the city council in 1973. That same year the Carousel and Hippodrome were memorable sets in the film The Sting, although the story was set in Chicago. #1168699

Ann Coates August 16, 2009

Gorgeous tones here Dominick. A superb capture. #7851711

Liz blahh August 16, 2009

Beautiful image, comp & tones. The history was a great addition! #7851714

Randy A. Baumhover August 16, 2009

Beautiful image Dominick! RB #7851726

Natasa Mikuz August 16, 2009

Beautiful! #7851728

Brett Dolsen August 16, 2009

Great colour,light,silhouettes and composition Dominick!!Brett #7851751

Jayne Martin August 16, 2009

Absolutely brilliant, Dominick!!! Thanks for sharing your art! #7851758

Raymond Pauly August 16, 2009

Great silhouettes and color tones here, Dominick. #7851775

Maria Zammit August 16, 2009

Beautiful and original sunset Dominick! #7851810

Joao Martinho August 16, 2009

Beautiful sillouette, Dominick! #7851818

Renee Doyle August 16, 2009

Excellent comp on this wonderful silhouette capture DOminick!! #7851848

Marijana Fajgl August 16, 2009

Fantastic capture, Dominick! Thank you for the info too. #7851862

Ilir Dugolli August 16, 2009

Wonderful composition, Dominick!
i. #7851865

Tommy E. Burgess August 16, 2009

Stunning capture Dominick!! #7851921

Brenda Sides August 16, 2009

This is a beautiful capture, Dominick. #7851970

Manuel Barrera August 16, 2009

Beautiful colors and composition, Dominick #7852017

Tammy M. Anderson August 16, 2009

Fabulous colours and composition, Dominick. Beautiful!!!! #7852056

Douglas Pignet August 16, 2009

Very nice history here Dominick as I lived a few block from this pier in the 40-s as a baby and later in life 10 mile from here. Hot dog on a stick and the Merry-go-round were my favorite, very nice capture. #7852104

Amy M. Wilson August 16, 2009

WOW, gorgeous capture, Dominick!!! #7852169

Chris Ebben August 16, 2009

Great shot & history & beautiful rich colours. (It goes well with my sunset!!) Sounds like it would be a good place to visit, a bit like Sydney's Luna Park. The local, newer residents are alwats trying to get it shut down due to noise. What do you expect when you move near an amusement park!! Well taken=^..^= #7852201

Candice C. Calhoun August 16, 2009

Sensational photo and a lovely birthday greeting for Karen! Beautiful color and silouette...thanks for adding the history, it increases the appeal of the photo! WTG!

ccc #7852227

Ron McEwan August 16, 2009

I am way behind Dominick. I just reviewed your awesome gallery, all shots are unbelievably good, I enjoy them all, WTG #7852259

Mary K. Robison August 16, 2009

A glorious way to end any day, Dominick! Wonderful, intense orange hues, which look all the more dramatic with the silhouettes. Great history lesson, too.
Happy Birthday to your friend, Karen! #7852299

Ray Thoms August 16, 2009

Great image Dominick....thanks for the info as well! #7852307

Margaret R. Barry August 16, 2009

Beautiful capture, Dominick. Fantastic colors, composition and light! #7852315

Yulianto Soeroso August 16, 2009

nice chot and nice timing to hide the sun and perfect color to show carousel image #7852367

Ken Smith August 16, 2009

You timed this photo perfectly, with the sun. Excellent colors in this, Dominick! #7852437

Carolyn J. Connolly August 16, 2009

What an outstanding sunset capture this is, Dominick...and thanks for the history of this pier, too!! I love the orange tones and silhouettes here...and I'm sure that Karen will love this image as her birthday card, too!! :o)

** Happy Birthday, Karen!! **

PS, Dominick - how was your trip home to the Philippines? I trust that all went well... #7852450

Mary Beth Aiello August 16, 2009

Just gorgeous, Dominick. #7852530

Gina Cormier August 16, 2009

Gorgeous, gorgesous, gorgesous. I like it! lol #7852534

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 16, 2009

Gorgeous shot,Dominick!! #7852685

Randy A. Myers August 16, 2009

Great silhouette and color. Good job! #7852783

Tammy Scott August 16, 2009

Terrific silhouette shot and outstanding color! #7852788

Patricia A. Stalter August 16, 2009

As usual, beautiful work. Welcome Home! #7852901

Eugenio Diaz August 16, 2009

AWESOME shot here love the color tones and silhouette!
Fabulous work, Dominick! #7853047

Susan M. Campbell August 16, 2009

I love going to the Santa Monica Pier. This is a gorgeous shot. I love how you captured the ferris wheel. #7853160

Carol Sawyer August 16, 2009

Beautiful sunset capture and colors, Dominick!! #7853183

Leslie McLain August 16, 2009

Terrific colors and silhouette, Dominick. #7853191

Janet Daniel August 16, 2009

Dynamic capture with spectacular color & silhouette, Dominick! Awesome! #7853255

Claudia Kuhn August 16, 2009

Beautiful sunset and silhouette Dominick! #7853463

Ellen Hodges August 16, 2009

Gorgeous capture, dominick! So sorry to hear about your Mom! My prayers are with you and the family! #7853537

Lorraine A. Cook August 16, 2009

I LOVE carousels but am not fond of the ferris wheel. I got stuck on one in my teen years when the darn thing malfunctioned. My girlfriend and I were 'suspended' (at the top) for over an hour!<:((

A beautiful pier silhouette, Dominick...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, My Friend. #7853595

Laura E. Swan August 16, 2009

WOW! Love the rich orange tones. I can almost feel them! Wonderful image Dominick.

-Laura #7853635

Kathy Cline August 16, 2009

Beautiful Dominick
Very creative and wonderful colors.
Have a blessed Sunday! #7853679

Stephen Zacker August 16, 2009

Very cool. Like that sky and sunburst #7853754

Anita Hogue August 16, 2009

A gorgeous capture Dominick! #7853803

Mike Clime August 16, 2009

Beautiful capture! #7853808

Warren Ishii August 16, 2009

Superior composition and impacting color tone. Great presentation! #7853916

John Connolly August 16, 2009

What an outstanding setting for this wonderful sunset image Dominick! Marvelous work! #7853942

Lynn M. Whitt August 16, 2009

beautiful capture... #7853946

Shelly A. Van Camp August 16, 2009

Beautiful image!! #7854098

Lorna Shutter August 16, 2009

Awesome silhouette and capture, Dominick! Love the outline of the ferris wheel against the gorgeous red of the sunset! Wonderful comp and presentation! Excellent image! :)

Happy Birthday, Karen!!!!! :) #7854203

Marilyn K. Lincecum August 16, 2009

Gorgeous colors and silhouettes..wonderful comp. #7854314

A P August 16, 2009

Stunning capture, Dominick and thanks for all the info. Happy Birthday to Karen as well. #7854386

Jim Baines August 16, 2009

Ahhhh, the Ferris Wheel, another American expression of freedom! Superb timing on the alignment of sun and "car" for the perfect silhouette! You reamain "The Man", Dominick! #7854430

Karen Engelbreth August 16, 2009

Fantastic capture and a great story, Dominick... #7854538

Robert K. Bemus August 16, 2009

Great shot and history, Dominick!! #7854590

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 17, 2009

Stunning image and interesting history, Dominick! #7854783

Max Aureli August 17, 2009

Gorgeous color tonality!! Well captured, Dominick!!! #7854851

Barbara Waldoch August 17, 2009

Wonderful composition and colours, Dominick! #7855360

Val Feldman August 17, 2009

Beautiful, rich, intense color, Dominick and a wonderfully contrasting ferris wheel silhouette. Well done! (A very difficult time for you and your family - my thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.) #7856000

ROLAN NARMAN August 17, 2009

This is outstanding Dominick! Fantastic job! #7856060

Shawn Jennings August 17, 2009

Fantastic image, Dominick! Great color! #7856153

David M. Montero August 17, 2009

Outstanding work Dominick!! #7856373

Marty Straub August 17, 2009

Wow, extraordinary red and black image, Dominick. Perfect comp with the sun in the sweet spot, and perfect timing getting the silhouette to block out its brightness. #7856575

Janice Mezzacappa August 20, 2009

Superb capture of such a wonderful place, awesome glow against the silhouettes, perfect timing, great work Dominick!! #7872270

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