Framework

Capturing the world through photography, video and multimedia

Gustavo Dudamel, in the camera's eye

The L.A. Phil’s Gustavo Dudamel in the camera’s eye

Posted On: 10:45 a.m. | May 14, 2013

Not many people who aren't musicians can say they’ve been within a few feet of Los Angeles Philharmonic’s music director Gustavo Dudamel while he’s conducting a symphony. Over the last four years, Los Angeles Times staff photographer Lawrence K. Ho has captured Dudamel at about 45 concerts in Los Angeles, close enough that the young Venezuelan conductor could hear Ho’s camera’s... View Post»

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Pictures in the News | May 14, 2013
  • Michael Dwyer / Associated Press

Pictures in the News | May 14, 2013

Posted On: 9:43 a.m. | May 14, 2013

Tuesday's Pictures in the News begins in Boston, where British Prime Minister David Cameron and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick visit the makeshift memorial to the Boston Marathon bombing victims in Copley Square in Boston. View Post»

Epic rap battle

Historic and pop culture figures in epic rap battles

Posted On: 10:10 a.m. | May 13, 2013

Stalin vs. Rasputin? Adam vs. Eve? Justin Bieber vs. Beethoven? Meet the guys behind "Epic Rap Battles of History," whose YouTube channel has exposed millions of fans – three-quarters of them males ages 13 to 34 -- to freestyle rhetorical battles in a format born among rappers on the streets of New York City in the 1970s. Read the full story by Dawn C. Chmielewski and see more photos,... View Post»

Pictures in the News | May 13, 2013
  • Patrick T. Fallon / For the Times

Pictures in the News | May 13, 2013

Posted On: 9:32 a.m. | May 13, 2013

In Monday's Pictures in the News: A relationship is celebrated during a Mother's Day event in West Hills; Flo Rida performs at KIIS FM's Wango Tango in Carson; the Ducks give up an agonizing goal to the Detroit Red Wings leading to a playoff series loss; New Orleans police release video showing a shooting suspect; a sand storm blankets Cairo, causing traffic problems, and there's more. View Post»

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Framework

Framework, the photography and video blog of the Los Angeles Times, celebrates the power and explores the craft of visual storytelling. The blog highlights the work of Times photojournalists who frame by frame, document the drama, the emotion and sometimes the humor of life. Framework also aims to serve as a resource hub for photography, multimedia and video enthusiasts who share our passion. We will trade insights and discuss the tools and techniques of telling stories through images. Have a look and let us know what you think.

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