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26-MAR-2004

03-26-2004

I remember this donut store from when I was just a little boy. It's fun to photograph some of the stuff I remember as a child. It's STILL there, and I don't think it's changed much since I was young. It's on the corner of La Cienega and Manchester Avenue. I like how in this picture I have the walk-up guy digging change out of his pocket, while the drive-up guy is leaning his head out the window to order his donuts. It adds a bit of personality to the shot. :)

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Date/Time26-Mar-2004 18:18:29
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Guest 22-Apr-2004 02:15
DId you ever see the episode ok the Simpsons where the GIANT Donut guy comes alove and chases Homer??? Or am I insane! This is really awesome, and I can totally picture you driving around and around to get this!!
Guest 02-Apr-2004 18:24
I honestly didn't see this before taking my picture for the 28th! The subject and description of our pictures are remarkably similar, though I think yours is more interesting as an image.

Once again, I end up the copycat! :)
Guest 01-Apr-2004 03:07
What a cool capture ... and such an interesting building.
Cagie 29-Mar-2004 16:03
Paul! Your story just cracked me up! :) Especially when I saw the guys head sticking out the window! :) FUNNY scene of events that led to this excellent photo! :) I can't believe that place is still there, and the donut still stands! WOW! I remember this donut as well. I don't believe there was a drive through then?? Brings back memories of childhood. Did we ever stop and get donuts there? Or just drive past it? :) GREAT SHOT! The lighting is perfect, and you were right about the lights on the car, and the people in their places! Studpendous! :)
Guest 28-Mar-2004 06:48
Great shot! I love it!
Robin Reid28-Mar-2004 02:39
Living proof the vision and patience amd persistence pay off in a big way! Well done!
virginiacoastline27-Mar-2004 23:04
your story of how you spent 45 min circling is almost as interesting as the shot . .I had to go back & forth between the two & like how it put a certain"feel' to the whole picture/story =)
Geoff Delderfield Photography27-Mar-2004 17:25
Persistance paid off! Great shot. What is it with americans and yor donuts?! LOL!
Guest 27-Mar-2004 10:55
Now that's what I call dedication Paul.
Ray :)27-Mar-2004 10:54
You're what I call an obsessive PADer.
Tell me again, what do they sell?
Adalberto Tiburzi27-Mar-2004 06:36
What a capture! Everything, light and people, at the right time. Compliments.
Paul Walters27-Mar-2004 05:54
This shot wasn't actually an accident. I honestly drove around the block, stopping at the light in front of this shop and taking pictures out my window, then leaving when the light turned green. I did this for about 45 minutes. People were probably starting to wonder why I kept showing up over and over again at that the same light! I was TRYING to get someone leaning into the shop from the front, and driving through the drive-through on the side (I even wanted to make sure I got someone with their headlights on to add some more contrasts). With this one, I got one better with the guy sticking his head out of the car, and the other guy reaching in his pocket for change. I was happy how this one turned out (taken on my last pass by the shop, 45 minutes after I started going in circles for this photo!)
Guest 27-Mar-2004 05:44
This is awesome! I have seen one of these before also...probably the same one! Nice shot of it...I love the guy at the walk up with a guy in the drive-thru at the same time. DUDE...NICE!
Herb 27-Mar-2004 05:33
Paul,
I didn't know that fat pills could be that large.LOL
Herb
A Reid27-Mar-2004 05:28
Great pic shot at the perfect time of day. Nice job.