Sugar Rush

A cashier wearing angel wings and a halo rings up Halloween candy during an afternoon rush at a discount store in Los Angeles on Monday, October 31, 2011.

On Spring Street #occupyLA (043)

A man with blood on his face and hands shouts that another man purposefully struck him with a video camera during the "Occupy Los Angeles" protest at City Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 29, 2011.

(Photographer's note: I did not witness the incident that caused the injury. A reliable bystander told me he believed the injury came from being hit with a camera, which supports what I heard stated as I photographed. Also, please note that the man reportedly causing the injury is not the man in the gray tank top -- he appeared to be trying to resolve the issue. If you know more about what happened, feel free to post in the comments, but please try to be as clear as possible and please keep it strictly factual.)

Occupied, L.A. #occupyLA (042)

A portable restroom photographed at "Occupy Los Angeles" in front of City Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 29, 2011.

Oath Keepers #occupyLA (041)

A member of the Oath Keepers organization carries a flag at the "Occupy Los Angeles" camp in front of City Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 29, 2011.

Wedding On The Steps Of City Hall #occupyLA (040)

Narcisa Pricope and Jason Pennell share a moment during a ring ceremony on the steps of City Hall in the midst of the "Occupy Los Angeles" camp on Saturday, October 29, 2011.

MacArthur Park #occupyLA (039)

A man waves a black flag as the "National Day of Protest" march ends in MacArthur Park in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

The Concept of Protest #occupyLA (038)

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

A Change of Pace

I just want to point out that in the midst of all human activities -- serious, happy, good, bad, peaceful or violent -- there are other angles to consider.

On 5th #occupyLA (037)

Two dancers wait for a protest march to continue after pausing in front of Central Library during the "National Day of Protest" in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Dancers led the march as it traveled from Pershing Square to MacArthur Park.

110 #occupyLA (036)

A protester smokes while crossing over the 110 freeway during a "National Day of Protest" event in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

Pershing Square #occupyLA (035)

Two people listen to speeches at the "National Day of Protest" against police brutality in Pershing Square in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Participants in "Occupy Los Angeles" joined the rally and march.

Central Library #occupyLA (034)

A protester holds a sign during the "National Day of Protest" march in front of the Central Library on 5th Street in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Participants in the "Occupy Los Angeles" protest joined the march.

Bullhorn #occupyLA (033)

A group shouts slogans during a protest against police brutality on 5th Street in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

5th Street #occupyLA (032)

A group protesting police brutality carry a banner and march on 5th Street in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

National Day of Protest #occupyLA (031)

A group protesting police brutality carry a banner and march on 5th Street in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

1st Street #occupyLA (030)

Two men carry a banner on 1st Street during the "Occupy Los Angeles" protest in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Grand Avenue #occupyLA (029)

Private security "District Safety officers" watch protesters pass during "Occupy Los Angeles" on Grand Avenue in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Traffic #occupyLA (028)

Private security "District Safety" officers and L.A.P.D. officers control traffic during "Occupy Los Angeles" at Broadway and 1st Street in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Chant #occupyLA (027)

A protester leads a chant of "Tax the rich!" during "Occupy Los Angeles" in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Flag #occupyLA (026)

A protester waves an upside-down flag in front of the offices of Bank of America and KPMG during "Occupy Los Angeles" in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Drum Circle #occupyLA (025)

Protesters dance during the "Occupy Los Angeles" event near City Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

99% #occupyLA (024)

Toge Maneewon turns while hooping during the "Occupy Los Angeles" event near City Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Fall

A squirrel rests on a tree branch in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 18, 2011.

On Broadway #occupyLA (023)

A protester carries a flag with corporate logos while walking on Broadway during the "Occupy Los Angeles" event in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Self Portrait #occupyLA (022)

Self Portrait, Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Capitalism #occupyLA (021)

A vendor returns change for an ice cream purchase during the "Occupy Los Angeles" protest near City Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Pershing Square #occupyLA (020)

A protester pauses before addressing a crowd in Pershing Square during the "Occupy Los Angeles" event in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Spank of America #occupyLA (019)

A protester waves a flag during the "Occupy Los Angeles" event in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Occupy L.A. #occupyLA (018)

A helicopter flies over the "Occupy Los Angeles" protest march in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Ky Primo #occupyLA (017)

Ky Primo writes a note on her view of "Occupy Los Angeles" while her friend Ms. Eddie Daniels holds a sign during the protest march in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011. The note read "Let us educate ourselves, help educate others on how banks, taxation and trade work. Use the energy to amend the Constitution to separate money and state. Yes we can."

Smith & Wesson #occupyLA (016)

Two District Safety officers on Smith & Wesson bikes wait near a protester at the "Occupy Los Angeles" event near City Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Alicia #occupyLA (015)

Alicia, a self-described "queer anarchist" from Claremont, creates a sign near Pershing Square during the "Occupy Los Angeles" protest in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011

Steve Moramarco #occupyLA (014)

Steve Moramarco holds a sign while standing in front of the tents outside City Hall during "Occupy Los Angeles" in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Max Funk #occupyLA (013)

Max Funk speaks about economics and banking on the steps of City Hall during "Occupy Los Angeles" in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011. He has given daily public talks at the protest since October 2.

Joseph Marble #occupyla (012)

Joseph Marble poses with a sign while wearing a military uniform during the 15th day of "Occupy Los Angeles" near City Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 15, 2011. He explained that he is for enforcing regulation of Wall Street.

Variety

Sunday, September 18, 2011.

A Fish No Longer Without A Bicycle

A participant in CicLAvia takes the Purple Line to her destination in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 9, 2011.

Joel Rosario

Jockey Joel Rosario jokes with officials after finishing third on Dish the Dirt in the first race at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. on Friday, October 7, 2011.

Picture In Picture

A woman photographs her friend inside the installation of "The Great Picture" on the last day of the exhibition at UCR Sweeney Art Gallery in Riverside, Calif. on Saturday, October 8, 2011.

Santa Anita Blues

A rider passes clothes drying on a line during morning workouts at the Santa Anita Stables in Arcadia, Calif. on Friday, September 7, 2011.

Martin Garcia

Jockey Martin Garcia waits before the first race at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. on Friday, October 7, 2011. Garcia would win the race aboard Small But Mighty.

Friday Night Lights

Chaffey High running back Devon Samuels (8) outruns the Chino High defense to score a two-point conversion and give Chaffey a 22-21 lead in Ontario, Calif. on Friday, October 7, 2011. Samuels carried over 50 times and scored three touchdowns, but the effort was not enough as Chino regained the lead in the fourth quarter, winning 29-22.

Jay Cohen

Bugler Jay Cohen walks toward the main track to play the Call to Post before the 7th race at Santa Anita Park in Los Angeles on Friday, October 7, 2011.

Occupy L.A. (011) #occupyLA

Curtis Reliford, Allison Miller, and a third woman stand on the "Follow Your Heart Action Network" vehicle parked across from City Hall during the "Occupy L.A." event in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Miller explained that the protest is about ending corporate involvement in government.

Occupy L.A. (010) #occupyLA

A protester carries a sign while walking on 5th Street near Pershing Square during the "Occupy L.A." event in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 1, 2011.

Occupy L.A. (009) #occupyLA

A protester arrives on stilts while others gather on the steps of City Hall during the "Occupy L.A." event in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 1, 2011.

Occupy L.A. (008) #occupyLA

Signs sit on the grounds of City Hall during the "Occupy L.A." event in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 1, 2011.

Occupy L.A. (007) #occupyLA

Protesters walk from Pershing Square to City Hall during the "Occupy L.A." event in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 1, 2011.

Occupy L.A. (006) #occupyLA

Jessie Lopez holds a banner as protesters begin a march from Pershing Square to City Hall during the "Occupy L.A." event in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 1, 2011.

Occupy L.A. (005) #occupyLA

Protesters held signs and banners on the steps of City Hall during the "Occupy L.A." event in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 1, 2011.