Photo Essay of Los Angeles by Leo R. Barrera

This is a photo Essay of the city we now call Los Angeles by Leo R. Barrera for Atelier Visit. It illustrates a sliver of the city’s many faces who more than 3.5 million people call home. The city originally named “El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciuncula” in 1781 by Spanish settlers has a rich history going back thousands of years. In 2010 there still exists a tapestry of culture, people and communities.

110 North from Bishop's Road
"110 North from Bishop's Road" / © Leo R. Barrera 2010
Chinatown Decorations
"Chinatown Decorations" / © Leo R. Barrera 2010
Cruising Figueroa at 11th St.
"Cruising Figueroa at 11th St." / © Leo R. Barrera 2010
Houses on Kellam Ave.
"Houses on Kellam Ave." / © Leo R. Barrera 2010
In Memory of Linda Armenta
"In Memory of Linda Armenta" / © Leo R. Barrera 2010
La Placita at night
"La Placita at night" / © Leo R. Barrera 2010
Vendor's Wares on Olvera St
"Vendor's Wares on Olvera St." / © Leo R. Barrera 2010
The Los Angeles River from Elysian Park
"The Los Angeles River from Elysian Park" / © Leo R. Barrera 2010
Interior of Philippe: The Original
"Interior of Philippe: The Original" / © Leo R. Barrera 2010
On Sunset
"On Sunset" / © Leo R. Barrera 2010
Los Angeles Central Library
"The City Of Los Angeles Central Library (and other buildings)" / © Leo R. Barrera 2010
Original Tommy's on Rampart and Beverly
"Original Tommy's on Rampart and Beverly" / © Leo R. Barrera 2010
Untitled
"Untitiled" / © Leo R. Barrera 2010