Metro Transit Archives After Dark: Prime Time (So.Cal Style)


Evening Everyone:

Today, I'm bringing back the Metro Transit After Dark series. In late 2014, I purchased a fixed Nikon 35mm Prime lens. One of the features was a wider 1.8f stop to allow more light into the camera, particularly when taking photos at night. After some trial and error, I got the hang of it. In August 2015, I spent my birthday in Los Angeles and was able to take full advantage of the possibilities with the lens.

Here are 17 photos I took with that lens at night. Some of my favorite photos I took all year. Enjoy!!

LA Metrobus Xcelsior unloads outside Hollywood & Vine Red Line Station

A NABI 45C and New Flyer XN40 each at the ending and beginning of their respective routes

Passengers asking for information helps this photo taken at Hollywood & Highland

A Route 212 operator helps this passenger with billboards and tourists surround them

A Route 217 bus, at the beginning of its route, pauses to load passengers in heavy traffic

On the other side, A Route 217 bus, manned by an older NABI is caught at another light. 

Several modern and historic buildings flank 5664 

An Ad-less 8263 picks up on a "quieter" section of Hollywood Blvd

A set of classic crowns are lined up just on a midnight visit 

Last Call! 7862 on its way back to the division is snapped just after 2am in Downtown LA

1265, a former Riverside Transit Agency bus, now owned by TSI is awaiting riders from the Hollywood Bowl

5882 is being stuffed with riders from the Cubs-Dodgers game this night 

5884 and its operator is on their way back to Dodger Stadium to pick up another load

 A New Flyer C40LF on its home line, Route 16 is opposite Pershing Square

7714 is caught by the red at 1st & Hill just before midnight

A familiar face in the Los Angeles Transit Scene awaiting concertgoers from the Hollywood Bowl

1111, another TSI acquisition, pauses for a quick photo shoot near the TSI yard 

Hope you enjoyed the photos. Until next time!
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

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