I am a photo fellow at the L.A. Times, and recently spent three days photographing for the Motel California project at the Skyview Los Alamos. What immediately struck me was how tucked away in the hills the motel was, even with its close proximity to the freeway.
While only two hours away from L.A., I felt like I was in a totally different place.I captured the iconic yellow “Motel” sign by the pool, the turquoise Moke shuttle, and lots of unique fixtures.
Having three days to photograph an assignment is rare in daily news, so I felt lucky to be able to
Read the entire article: Retro signs, wallpaper and keys. At these motels, the delight is in the details