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Reptiles in San Gabriel Mountains: ensatinas, newts and arboreals

Monterey Ensatina -  Ensatina eschscholtzii eschscholtzii
Monterey Ensatina -  Ensatina eschscholtzii eschscholtzii
Black-bellied Slender Salamander -  Batrachoseps nigriventris
California Newt - Taricha torosa
California Newt - Taricha torosa
Arboreal Salamander - Aneides lugubris
Arboreal Salamander - Aneides lugubris
Arboreal Salamander - Aneides lugubris
California Alligator Lizard - Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata



Taken on a recent rainy day in the San Gabriel Mountains -- a friend of mine knows how to find these suckers. Pics were taken with the Nikon 105 2.8 macro lens and, as the reflections on the little beasts show, I often used a flash. 

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--S.H.

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Immigration rally, downtown Los Angeles Feb. 18





















The last is my favorite. The immigration march today in downtown Los Angeles drew only a fraction of the crowd of last month's Women's March. But still some folks came out, even alone, to stand up for what they believe in. 

All my pics are here. Questions? Email me.

--S.H.

The above photos are ©Steve Hymon and may not be reproduced or used elsewhere without my advanced written permission.

People I work with who didn't run away when I pulled out my camera












Folks I work with at Los Angeles Metro, the big bus and rail agency for L.A. County. I edit their blog and help with some other editing and social media chores. I also get to shoot some pics as part of the gig and that's been a great way to keep practicing.

All my pics are here. Questions? Email me.

--S.H.

The above photos are ©Steve Hymon and may not be reproduced or used elsewhere without my advanced written permission.