From the Atlantic’s In Focus: “This aerial view shows the new baseball stadium for the Los Angeles Dodgers under construction in Chavez Ravine near Los Angeles, California, on March 7, 1962. The infield and outfield have been sodded and construction of the [left field pavilion] bleachers is underway.”  (source)

The Spirit of Pennsylvania, a B-2 Spirit Bomber based out of Edwards Air Force Base in California flies over Dodger Stadium during the opening ceremonies for the Dodger’s 2011 season.  What a sight it was to see this plane fly overhead! The really neat treat was having the crew recognized on the field later in the game.

The Goodyear Blimp flies over the ravine at Dodger Stadium, trumpeting the game on its scrolling marquee.  You know it’s a big game when the blimp is around.

The magnificent Placido Domingo sings the National Anthem in front of a full military color guard during the Dodger’s Opening Day, 2011.

Thanks to those of you who re-blogged my photos! That was an exciting Tumblr moment for me yesterday to log in and find people had been engaging with my photos!  With renewed vigor, I’ll start posting more frequently and greatly appreciate the warm welcome to the community.

Caption: Doves are released at the conclusion of the National Anthem during opening Day 2011.

Clouds at sunset. Hermosa Beach, CA.

Sunset over Hermosa Beach, CA

The “Opening Series” logo painted next to the third base line.

Members of the military and police hold an incredibly large American flag in the outfield of Dodger Stadium while both teams - the Dodgers and the Giants - stand along the first and third base lines with their hats off for the National Anthem. Opening Day 2011.

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My camera!  I love shooting outdoors with my Canon 5D.