Bridge to Darkness…

Just playing around with some older pics and turned this late summer photo into an autumn “Bridge to Darkness”, slightly surreal look picture. I think it leads you into a foreboding scene where only you imagination can hint at what you might find!!!

Bridge to Darkness by Mike-HopeBridge to Darkness by Mike-Hope

Hope you like it, let me know where it might lead?

Thanks for taking a look,

Mike-Hope

 

Redondo Beach Waterfront Revitalization

Hi all,

I was checking out the updated plans for the Redondo Beach Waterfront revitalization project and came across the official website that really gives a fantastic overview of the plan. When you look at the video and renderings, plus listen to the various Redondo Beach residents, business people, and council members, a convincing and exciting picture unfolds before you…

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Take a look at the video and check the website for all the updated information…

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This is going to be a fantastic revitalization of our waterfront.

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This rendering looks from Kincaid’s direction toward where old Tony’s would have been and shows the proposed shops and restaurants along  the old walkway area above the rocks…

Thanks for taking a look,

Mike-Hope

 

Hi all,

Thought you might like to check out REDBUBBLE, it’s a great place to showcase your art work and maybe make a few bucks selling some items. I put some of my photos up and have already sold a couple of items. You can turn your art or photos into phone cases, ipad covers, wall art or apparel, including T-shirts, Leggings and other cool stuff…

Take a look and let me know what you think…

Oh yeah and it’s FREE!!!

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Thanks for taking a look…

Mike-Hope

Redondo Beach Home Sales – April 2016

Hi all,

Here are the April 2016  Redondo Beach Home Sales for our area… Still quite a bit of movement, although slowing slightly, especially in the townhome area. If you’d like to find out more of what is happening in the market or what your home may be worth why not give Cecily Lee a call on 310-376-5673 or visit her site at cecilylee.com. Cecily Lee is on of South Bay’s top realtors and she will be only too happy to answer any questions you may have…
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April 2016 Townhome sales in our neighborhood

ADDRESS SQUARE FT BED BATH YR
BUILT
SALES PRICE DOM LOT SQ FT SALE DATE
627 N Guadalupe #1 1291 3 2.5 1977 $749,000 19 04/22/16
716 N Irena Ave #B 1454 2 2.5 1978 $795,000 85 04/26/16
610 N Guadalupe Ave
#6
1819 4 2.5 1980 $805,000 34 04/08/16
611 N Guadalupe Ave
#5
2300 3 2.5 1988 $850,000 154 04/01/16
209 S Guadalupe Ave
#A
2592 4 3.5 2015 $1,390,000 118 04/29/16
121 S
Guadalupe Ave #C
2350 4 3 2013 $1,500,000 3 04/26/16

 

April 2016 Single Family sales in our neighborhood

ADDRESS SQUARE FT BED BATH YR
BUILT
SALES PRICE DOM LOT SQ FT SALE DATE
817 Garnet St 2595 3 3 2004 $1,175,000 307 3,481 04/21/16

Information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Cecily Lee, Redondo Beach
Realtor, Redondo Beach Homes for Sale
and Redondo Beach CA Real Estate.

Thanks for taking a look and hope you liked the photo,

Mike-Hope

 

Aha – Best Infotainment App!!

 

I have been testing this app on my phone and through the new on screen Infotainment app in the new Mazda 6, 2016 Touring Edition. It works great and integrates well with the on board system. I can select my favorite stations from music, talk, news and create a list of favorites to access at anytime. Go to the online page for Aha at Aharadio.com and choose from thousands of internet stations, genres and even talking books!! If you want some cool on board infotainment on you Mazda 6 Infotainment System then you should seriously consider this app. For me this is way better than Pandora as I have such a great selection of radio stations to choose from. What’s also cool about this app is it uses your location to serve up information on what’s around you, like restaurants, parks, hotels and gas stations. Not new but if you don’t have full nav installed this is definitely a plus!!

THIS IS WHAT INFOTAINMENT SHOULD BE

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Thanks for taking a look and check out the Aha app

Mike-Hope

Bugatti Veyron 258 MPH Super Sport

Just happened to catch this beautiful “one of eight” Bugatti-Veyron, 258 MPH,Super Sport 300, 16.4, 1,200 bhp, 7,993 cc DOHC 64-valve intercooled W-16 engine with four turbochargers!! 7 speed dual clutch to boot!! Sold recently by Sotheby’s for $2,310,000.

If you’d like a test drive let me know!!! 🙂

Thanks for taking a look…

Mike-Hope

 

 

Roxanna Hope

Just had to post this one… my daughter Roxanna Hope taken with my favorite Sony A-600 I used a little high contrast process to highlight the black and white effect. Hope you like it.

Mike Hope

Waiting for the Surf

A shot on windy day on Redondo Beach looking toward Torrance Beach into the sun, lots of spray and surf…

Waiting for the Surf

Waiting for the Surf by Mike Hope

I’ll be looking out for some more dramatic shots when the weather gets rough. I’m still pushing the Sony A7rii and this weekend I’m hoping to put the 24-240mm lens through it’s paces. I’ll let you know how it goes…

Hope you like it!

Mike-Hope

New Dawn up on Soundcloud…

 

Just messing about with Magix

Hope you like it…

Mike-Hope

Stormy Day in Redondo Harbor

Stormy Redondo Harbor by Mike-Hope

Stormy Redondo Harbor by Mike-Hope

A very wet and windy day in Redondo Beach. Rushed down to the pier to get some quick shots. It was really quite dramatic with waves breaking over the rocks and wind howling through the wires on the railings. Quite dramatic. It was a lot of fun but the wind had a cutting edge to it and I did not have a jacket, so as soon as my camera battery ran out so did I!! Hope you like the picture…

Thanks for taking a look,

Mike-Hope