Landscapes of West Hollywood, perspective elevation view

 

Jacaranda Beauty in LA

 

Prayers and support for LA fire victims

 

praying for LA fire victims

 

Melrose landscape

 

Back in LA Melrose

 

Santa Monica palms over Memorial Day weekend

close up of the LA library pinnacle

from the blog of the vigilant citizen, "...Throning at the top of the Library is probably the complex’ most distinctive feature: A tiled pyramid topped by a golden hand holding a torch. Other than being beautiful and decorative, the Library’s apex has a deep occult meaning, clearly inspired by Freemasonry.

First, in occult lore, the pyramid is considered to be the ultimate symbol of the Mysteries. It represents the transition from the material plane to the spiritual world. From the square-shaped base of the pyramid (representing the material world) rise, in mathematical perfection, four triangles (representing divinity). According to many occult researchers, the pyramids of Ancient Egypt were most likely used for the purposes of initiation, where candidates were led to the path of Illumination..."

http://vigilantcitizen.com/sinistersites/the-occult-symbolism-of-the-los-angeles-central-library/

LA Public Library downtown view...

In the midst of downtown LA, you can find jewels and gems.  In this instance, a painterly view of the LA Public Library on Flower Street, designed by Goodhue and imbued with layers of symbols, quotes, and text...a magical knowledge building...