Golden Water Lily -South Coast Botanical

Out this afternoon in the stunning Palos Verdes Botanical Gardens. I’ll post some more photos when I have a chance to check them out. Definitely worth a visit!!

500px Photo ID: 266119751 – Water lily just caught with the sun straight on it like a spot light. In the Palos Verdes botanical gardens this afternoon…

 

Hope you like it,

Mike-Hope

Around the Peninsula – Palos Verdes

Hi all,

this MLK weekend was really clear and sunny in the South Bay area of LA, so I took the opportunity to get around the Palos Verdes Peninsula and try out a 24-70mm Sony GM lens, that I managed to get at a really good price. I took some shots of La Venta Inn and then drove around the coast ending up at the Point Vicente Interpretative – Whale watch Center.  Really a great place to visit and take a hike along the cliffs. Anyway I will post a few photos of the Sunday drive. Hope you like them.

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La Venta Inn by Mike-Hope

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Redondo and beyond from PV by Mike-Hope

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House on the Hill – Via Del Monte by Mike-Hope

Black & White Photo Book

Hi all,

I just tried out Blurb to publish a photobook (Photographs by Mike-Hope) of some of my black and white shots. It is up on Blurb right now and thought you might like to take a look. I am going to publish it in tablet form too so it will be easier to review and download through Amazon (only if you like it of course). If you have any comments or any of the photos take your fancy let me know…

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The Black & White of it…

About the Book

Just travelling around over the past 8 years or so, snapping places and images of interest that I felt might look good in black and white, or near black and white as in some of the photos. A varied collection of some 72 pages that I hope you enjoy…

Mike-Hope

Oh, and click here for 40% of your first order

 

Also available in the Amazon and Apple iTunes Store in Ebook and Apple iPad format

Mike-Hope.net

Hi All,

I was thinking of changing the site name to mike-hope.net as I am no longer in Hermosa so technically not an hermosaman 🙂 So maybe Mike-Hope.net would be more appropriate…

Thanks for taking a look…

mike hope

New on VIDA – The Ol’ Cougar – Statement Bag by Mike hope …

THE OL’ COUGAR STATEMENT BAG
BY MIKE HOPE FROM LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
The VIDA Statement Bag, featuring bold, vivid prints, complete with genuine cow-hide leather straps, leather base, and trims, is the most coveted VIDA accessory of the year. (Vida’s words). Accessorize with this bag for a statement look that turns heads and sparks conversations – around town or across the world.
Each VIDA piece features original designs from one of our global community of artists and is custom made to order for you.

via The ol’ cougar – Statement Bag by Mike hope ..

The Ol' Cougar

Hope you like it and let me know what you think…

Thanks for taking a look,

Mike

Hopes of Craighall Scotland

Here is a link I came across to Craighall. It has a very interesting account of the history of the Hopes and thought you might like to take a look if you haven’t seen it already. http://www.ajbhope.net/11-craighall-castle-fife-scot/ All the very best, Mike Hope.

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Big Band Beat (Mix)

I was messing around with some sounds and found an intro to an old Big Band recording I have, as well as a talking segment from legendary Xavier Cugat where he talks about the joy of bringing people together through music… I added it to the beat mix for this short segment. Hope you like it and I’m working on some extended versions with a Latin/Cuban flavor.

 

The picture was taken in the colorful town of La Boca, Buenos Ares, Argentina outside of a Tango Cafe

Thanks for taking a listen and if you like it share it 🙂

Mike-Hope

 

New on Vida

Hi all,

Just added some cool new products on VIDA

Take a look and let me know what you think…

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Remove the Wall – Charm Bracelet by Mike-Hope

Thanks for taking a look…

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DOLPHINS ACROSS THE PIER on VIDA

Hi all,

Here is one of my latest designs on VIDA. You can also get 15% off all the designs with WEEKEND15 code.

DOLPHINS ACROSS THE PIER
PRINTED RACERBACK TOP
This lightweight printed racerback top effortlessly blends style, comfort, and performance. Ideal for daily yoga sessions, weekend getaways, or lazy day lounge-wear, this top is perfect for layering with all your wardrobe favorites.

 

 

 

NOTE: Each piece is uniquely designed and custom-printed, and may vary slightly upon receipt.

Hope you like it and let me know what you think of the designs…

Mike-Hope

 

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