Icarus, Poseidon and Helios

Redondo Beach (Click image for full size.) © William Anthony


Detail. © William Anthony

Picture Train

(Click image for full size.) © William Anthony

This past weekend they were filming Leonardo DiCaprio's latest film Inception downtown. How did I learn this? Why, the full-size, drivable locomotive parked on Hill St. that's how.


That's going to be a bitch to tow. (Click image for full size.) © William Anthony

All smiles

© William Anthony

The other morning, while staring through half-drawn eyelids at the coffeepot brewing that day's motivation, I saw something I'd never seen before despite seeing it every day. The half-and-half carton was smiling at me. And reflexively, I reciprocated.

Later that same day, while watching TV, I saw the American Express commercial below. I loved it. And not just because of the great choice in music, or the simple editing and copywriting. What I like best is it isn't forced. The faces in everyday objects are completely believable. Many I've seen myself in the day-to-day.

I watched in awe with childlike glee. And as the frowns turned to smiles at the end, I reciprocated.

Prop Shop Sale

(Click image for full size.) © William Anthony

There are numerous prop shops in this neighborhood. Which makes sense considering how many productions happen here. There's one particular shop on Colyton St. that opens it's warehouse every now and then to sell off excess inventory.

Communication Arts Photography Annual 2009

Cover image © Andrew Zuckerman

I am proud to announce my inclusion in the 50th Anniversary of the Communication Arts Photography Annual.

From 8,612 entries, 157 were chosen for inclusion in the annual and I am honored to be one of them. Below is the winning image. The annual is the September/October issue and should be on newsstands shortly.


(Click image for full size.) © William Anthony