Tent 21 #occupyLA (072)

The owners of Tent 21, residents at the "Occupy Los Angeles" camp for two months, work to rescue their belongings and fold their tent on Spring Street in Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

After Eviction #occupyLA (071)

A person carries a sign while walking on Spring Street on the morning after the "Occupy Los Angeles" camp was evicted from City Hall in Los Angeles, Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

Practice #occupyLA (070)

As the L.A.P.D. deadline for eviction of the "Occupy Los Angeles" camp nears, protesters sit and link arms while practicing being arrested near the south steps of City Hall in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 27, 2011.

General Assembly #occupyLA (069)

A protester speaks during a "General Assembly" as a 12:01 a.m. eviction deadline nears during the "Occupy Los Angeles" protest on the south steps of City Hall in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 27, 2011.

Platform #occupyLA (068)

A protester perches in a tree at City Hall during the "Occupy Los Angeles" protest in Los Angeles on Monday, November 28, 2011.

After 12:01 a.m. #occupyLA (067)

Protesters walk on 1st Street after the 12:01 a.m. deadline set by L.A.P.D. for the eviction of the "Occupy Los Angeles" camp at City Hall in Los Angeles on Monday, November 28, 2011.

Occupy Los Angeles #occupyLA (066)

A protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask waves a banner on the steps of City Hall during the Occupy Los Angeles protest in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 27, 2011. Protesters awaited a 12:01 a.m. deadline set by the L.A.P.D.

Happy Thanksgiving

An inflatable turkey glows in Upland, California on Thursday, November 24, 2011.

Forty-Seven #occupyLA (065)

L.A.P.D. Commander Andrew J. Smith, Commanding Officer, Public Information Office, explains to an interviewer that 47 arrests were made at the Bank of America Plaza during the "Occupy Los Angeles" protest in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 17, 2011.

Chief Charlie Beck #occupyLA (064)

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck speaks with the media during an "Occupy Los Angeles" protest at Bank of America Plaza in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 17, 2011.

Broadway and 4th #occupyLA (063)

Police officers form a line along Broadway during an "Occupy Los Angeles" protest march in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 17, 2011.

Day of Action #occupyLA (062)

Protesters shout during the "Occupy Los Angeles" event at Bank of America Plaza in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 17, 2011.

On A Side #occupyLA (061)

A protester holds a sign and sits on the opposite side of the street from a protest at Bank of America during the "Occupy Los Angeles" event in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 17, 2011. She explained she had been pushed to the ground by an officer shortly before.

At the Line #occupyLA (060)

L.A.P.D. officer Gutierrez pushes a protester during the "Occupy Los Angeles" protest at Bank of America Plaza in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 17, 2011.

(Photographer's note: I have been photographing "Occupy Los Angeles" events since the first day, and I have been generally impressed with the L.A.P.D.'s handling of the protests. I have heard accounts that are less positive than my impression, and I leave it to others to document those cases. In the case photographed above, however, I think it is important to make two notes: 1. The protester was not purposefully crossing a police line. He did not seem aware the staircase was not open, so his movement did not appear to be a purposeful challenge, but he did clearly move over the line the police were enforcing. There was inconsistency, however: several other people were allowed onto the stairs before and after the incident 2. The response was with open hands rather than batons and seemed appropriate. The protester was pushed hard, but I did not see any escalation after he was moved backward.)

South Broadway #occupyLA (059)

A protester holds a sign during an "Occupy Los Angeles" protest on South Broadway in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 17, 2011.

Announcement #occupyLA (058)

L.A.P.D. officer Perez announces that protesters remaining in the planter area at Bank of America Plaza will be arrested during an Occupy Los Angeles event in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 17, 2011.

Lines #occupyLA (057)

Members of the Service Employees International Union United Service Workers West stand near L.A.P.D. officers during a protest at Bank of America Plaza in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 17, 2011.

Arrest #occupyLA (056)

L.A.P.D. officers arrest a protester during the "Occupy Los Angeles" protest at Bank of America Plaza in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 17, 2011. Forty-seven arrests were made at the event.

Artists' March #occupyLA (055)

Melora Marshall (left, guitar), Ellen Geer (banjo), and Peter Alsop (third from right, guitar) lead a group of musicians at the beginning of the "Artists' March to Occupy Los Angeles" at California Plaza in Los Angeles on Monday, November 14, 2011.

On 3rd Street (Street Art)

An iPhone snapshot of street art posted near The Grove, on 3rd Street.

Last Book Read

What was it: Evidence of My Existence

Who wrote it: Jim Lo Scalzo

Is it good? It's pretty good. It's not life changing. It's not meant to be.

Pros: Very honest. Gets into the process of news photography -- in this case, getting access, developing assignments and projects, and getting to the airport without losing your camera bag -- in the middle of an autobiography. Does well as a travelogue and a life story.

Cons: Mr. Lo Scalzo, by his own admission, isn't an easygoing, happy-go-lucky tour guide. He's got a few axes to grind and a lot to complain about. In fairness: he's honest about his own failings and rough edges. Still, he was a bit hard to root for along the way.

Who will like this book? I think anyone interested in photojournalism or travel will find it worth the read. I found his account of his younger days stronger than his description of his later career -- it was a more enjoyable trip with more of a sense of discovery.

Bookstore or Library? Library. I don't find myself wanting to re-read it, but I leave it with a feeling of having followed along on a journey. A worthwhile experience, overall.

Waiting #occupyLA (054)

A protester leans on a sign while waiting for the start of the "Bank Transfer Day" march at California Plaza on Saturday, November 5, 2011.

Cameras and Signs #occupyLA (053)

Protesters, police, and photographers face each other peacefully at a Bank of America branch during the "Bank Transfer Day" march in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 5, 2011.

Bank Transfer Day March #occupyLA (052)

A protester leads a chant at the front of the "Bank Transfer Day" march in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 5, 2011.

Harry #occupyLA (051)

Harry, a protester, holds a sign as the "Bank Transfer Day" march begins near California Plaza in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 5, 2011.

Previously: Spank of America

Demonstrators #occupyLA (050)

Two participants in the "Bank Transfer Day" march kiss in front of Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 5, 2011.

Pink Chalk #occupyLA (049)

A protester writes "IM W/ PIGGY" in pink chalk in front of a line of LAPD officers and private security "District Safety officers" during the "Bank Transfer Day" march on 1st Street in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 5, 2011.

Sign #occupyLA (048)

A protester holds a sign during the "Bank Transfer Day" protest in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 5, 2011.

Disney Concert Hall #occupyLA (047)

A man carries a black flag past Walt Disney Concert Hall during the "Bank Transfer Day" march in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The event was associated with the ongoing "Occupy Los Angeles" protests.

Danielle Saar #occupyla (046)

KABC reporter Danielle Saar records for a report on "Bank Transfer Day" at California Plaza in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 5, 2011.

Robert Reich #occupyla (045)

Robert Reich, former United States Secretary of Labor and a professor at U.C. Berkeley, speaks to a crowd at "Occupy Los Angeles" near City Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 5, 2011.

California Plaza #occupyla (044)

Doris Fletcher (right) leads a group cutting up their bank cards during the Occupy Los Angeles protest at California Plaza in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Fletcher explained that the group had closed their accounts with the banks for "Bank Transfer Day."