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.