The Griffith Observatory, one of LA’s most iconic attractions, is Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos. Renowned as a national leader in astronomy, the facility holds theater programs and dozens of exhibits all about the sciences of outer space, as well as live shows soaring through the stars in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. The outside of the facility holds telescopes for visitors as well as amazing views. From the observatory, Downtown LA can be spotted to the southeast, the Hollywood Hills and Hollywood to the South, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, making it a great place for a photoshoot.
On the path toward the observatory, pedestrians hike through Griffith Park. Photo by Haneen Bany-Mohammed.The Griffith Park Hills nicely frame the foggy skyscrapers in Downtown LA. Photo by Haneen Bany-Mohammed. At last, we have reached the observatory after hiking through Griffith Park! Photo by Haneen Bany-Mohammed. Following the chain-linked fence marking the path to the observatory. Photo by Haneen Bany-Mohammed.Look deeper to pick out the iconic shape of the LA skyline. Photo by Haneen Bany-Mohammed.The moon makes a stunning appearance right above the dome of the planetarium. Photo by Haneen Bany-Mohammed.Telescopes like this one surround the observatory to give viewers a better look at the city and the sky. Photo by Haneen Bany-Mohammed.From the observatory, you can see the Hollywood sign resting on the hill. Photo by Haneen Bany-Mohammed.The sun sets and paints the sky blue, pink and orange. Photo by Haneen Bany-Mohammed. My silhouette against the LA skyline only adds to the beauty. Photo by Haneen Bany-Mohammed.
