Melorse Alleys

Narrow alley and bright sun in the wrong spot. Not a great combo for pix.



Photos by Mark Mauer. Shot Jan. 31, 2009

Fruits, Flakes, Posers and Punks

Echo Park, March 22, 2008. Shot by Mark Mauer. Click photo for larger version.

Free the MTA

Shot by Mark Mauer on the LA River, Feb. 17, 2008.


Re “7 alleged L.A. taggers arrested,” Jan. 29

Even though graffiti is a major blight on our city, we should not overlook that the embankment tag shown in The Times photo is miles apart from the usual crude scrawls with which gangsters threaten and boast. The tag in the picture is skillfully executed and features a use of shading that is striking. The reason "Smear" has enjoyed some success in the art world is clear: He's quite good.

I for one can't agree that the embankment would look any better if the tag were whitewashed, nor that anyone should be fined for the cost of doing so.

James van Scoyoc, Los Angeles

Neckface on Melrose

Neckface did some small, cool tags near our apartment several years - maybe in 2001. I took pictures of them, but I have no idea where they are now. Streetlight shadows suck, but-
Photos by Mark Mauer. Click for larger images. Shot Jan 31, 2009.

More Lincoln/Cypress Graffiti

All photos by Mark Mauer

Piano skateramp

Photos by Mark Mauer. Abandoned lot in Lincoln Park.

Old Seventh Letter

Now entirely gone. When new, was featured in LA Weekly with the entire crew standing in front of it.

Photos by Mark Mauer. Shot March 9, 2008

From Mission Junction to Lincoln Park and Cypress Park

Demolished warehouse space with Chavez Ravine in the background.

Near the Lincoln/Cypress Gold Line stop.



Toppled wheelchair in a puddle. Maybe he was cured.




All photos by Mark Mauer. Shot November 6, 2008.

More on Second Street

All photos by Mark Mauer

More from Second Street

All photos by Mark Mauer.

Second Street, downtown

All photos by Mark Mauer.

Clouds and Sun in LA

Photos by Mark Mauer. Shot around 2nd St., Los Angeles, Jan 25, 2009