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Gallery Urban Exploration “Signs of the Times”- Detroit Edition

July 2, 2010 - 12:19 pm

“The average American consumes a whopping 34GB of data and 100,000 words of information per day.”  Holy overload Batman!  Thankfully, some of that information I shot in Detroit Rock City was pretty easy on the eyes.

Photos by Dustin Downing

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Urban Exploration “scRatched”- Detroit Style

June 25, 2010 - 1:03 pm

Detroit Rock City Urban Expolrer 2010

“Graffiti and graffito are from the Italian word graffiato (”scratched“)”

As I travel this diverse landscape of ours I oft notice the “gifts” given by the unknown artists of the streets.  I say this with a light tone as I know not all are in it for the progression of their respectful specialties(tagging, stencil, aerosol,etc.). Often there is undue property damage and defacing, but there will be no judging here. I hope to use “scRatched” as a way for you to tour the same “galleries” I am afforded in my travels. Enjoy.

I have utmost admiration for any artist, who understands that the creation of the piece itself, most likely assures it’s eventual destruction.

Words and photos by Dustin Downing

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Urban Exploration Frolic in the Fairfax Farmer’s Market

September 16, 2009 - 10:06 am

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Fall has come to LA. Sort of. While we’re trying to shake the September gloom that visits SoCal every year there are plenty of delicious benefits to be reaped. Take the Farmers’ Market on Fairfax, for instance. Whether you plan to sticking to your raw/vegan/liquid diet or aim to search and destroy an assortment of baked delights under the season’s hazy sunshine, this is the place to be. Tons of international restaurants and a maze or produce are sure to offer something you can’t live without – last week I fell victim to an incredible batch of guacamole, cherries and a large jar of caramel sauce. Mmm.Visitors can sit down for a meal or browse the isles – shiny vegetables piled high, stacks of home-made chocolate-covered everything, spices and teas are just some of the treats available. The official Farmer’s Market event takes place on Fridays and Saturdays, but the restaurants are open daily. Resistance is futile.

Words and photos by Zoetica Ebb

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Gallery Urban Exploration Santa Monica Pier

June 26, 2009 - 12:08 pm


At the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, the Santa Monica pier stretches into the ocean. Though open daily, on weekends it overflows with humans and their young – mesmerized by shiny arcades, slightly overpriced restaurants and hobos trying to escape kamikaze flocks of shit-shooting seagulls. Smells of cheeseburgers, sea and teenage love mingle with radiating smiles of green plastic lizards exhibiting themselves on the side, price tags on their tails. A roller-coaster full of children roars through the air. The first and only solar powered Ferris Wheel towers above it all. The sun dips its lower end into the ocean, street performers and fishermen smile into the pink rays enveloping the beach before the onset of night.

Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier dinner

Santa Monica Pier Amusement

Words and photos by Zoetica Ebb

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Urban Exploration The Vegas Strip: Always Shiny and New

June 23, 2009 - 8:37 am

Gallery Urban Exploration Freemont Street

June 17, 2009 - 4:54 pm


Freemont Street

Freemont Street Las Vegas

Freemont Street Las Vegas

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Gallery Urban Exploration Urban Exploration: LA’s Little Tokyo

May 20, 2009 - 9:09 am

If you love Japanese food, books or karaoke and can’t make it to actual Tokyo, LA’s Little Tokyo district is the place to be. Though once upon a time this place was home to 30,000 Japanese Americans, these days I wouldn’t call it a neighborhood – too visitor-oriented for that. I’ll agree with the Wikipedia description  – it’s more of a cultural center, with temples, museums and a multitude of restaurants, aimed at LA residents and visitors from Japan. Though recent development and growing population of downtown have made for longer lines and a few strange additions to the area, between all the sushi, shabu-shabu and boba tea there’s little time to frown at the recently-erected Sanrio store and Starbuck’s. An abundance of shops, seasonal events, rock shows at The Cocaine and bars will keep entertainment-hungry visitors coming back for fun-filled adventures throughout the year.

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Gallery Urban Exploration London Wanderer

May 19, 2009 - 9:11 am


I was staying in Croydon – a neighborhood Id never heard of until being dropped off in its guts by my coach. All I can tell you about this place is it’s very far from London and Kate Moss lived there before she made it. Also, this is precisely why you should not book hotels through budget travel agencies. Fortunately, a train station was a short walk away, making escape somewhat convenient. So to London I went.

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