Does art really imitate life? In the case of this photograph, I hope that theory is true.
Not sure where this photo was shot, but some passerby made his or her own Halloween holiday addition to the alabaster figure.
Though the economic roller coaster everyone seems to be riding out has made recent times pretty tough, hopefully, as we near Halloween and then rush headlong into the end-of-the-year holiday season, everyone remembers the spirit of giving. And, frankly, enjoys life just a little bit.
Take it from this stone goddess: It really is better to give than receive.
"An Offering" from the album On the Street, submitted by JHR.
Here's the thing about L.A. in the fall months: Sure, we don't have the changing of the leaves, and the cold weather. Instead, we get to enjoy the feeling of summer a little bit longer.
Sometimes that entails a particularly hot weekend in October. It certainly includes sunny days at the beach, even into November and December.
Just look at this little girl -- excited and running all the way to the end of the Hermosa Beach Pier. She knows it is always sunny in L.A.
"Into the sun" from the album At the Beach, submitted by Jennifer.
Because of its hilly nature, Los Angeles is locally known to have some pretty fantastic hiking areas. Runyon Canyon is a Hollywood favorite, and at the end of one of the trails, this is what awaits you.
Photographer Dardar writes in the caption: "Resting on top of Hollywood after an afternoon hike on a gloomy L.A. day."
A restful place, indeed. The three tired hikers hang out on top of a fantastic, big, old bench that lets most people (including me) hang your legs off, dangling above the ground.
"Runyon Canyon" from the album Hollywood, submitted by Dardar.
Do elephants really never forget? I don't know. But this unique perspective takes us right up close, eye-to-eye with the big guy.
Photographer Miriam Mannak writes in her caption: "Who is not fascinated by elephants, the gentle giants of the African Savannah? Picture taken near by Cape Town at Fairy Glen Game Reserve."
"Gentle Giant" from the album Exotics, submitted by Miriam Mannak.
Submitter Bill took this photo while motorbiking in Bali (tough life, eh?). Perplexing times ten, right?
Well, you 'Sceners always come through, and this odd instance was no exception. A commenter, El Marco, explains, "Cat is an alternate spelling for tsat, or 'paint' in Indonesian. A cat or tsat oven is where they bake the paint finish onto your car. Think Earl Scheib with an Indonesian accent."
You see? I've learned something today already. And it's only 5:17pm. Thanks, Your Scene!
--Lindsay Barnett
"Cat Oven?" submitted by Bill, from the album Weird World
Precious little Beverly here is seen enjoying the Hamptons; I'm trying not to be jealous that she has been there and I (a human) haven't. I guess we can't all be as lucky as this sweet little Yorkie!
--Lindsay Barnett
"Sand, Surf, Pup" submittedby Karyn Bosnak, from the album Man's Best Friend
Sometimes when times get tough, the idea of sailing away seems ideal.
In this photograph, we are brought aboard a ship. Is it the Titanic? Well, no. But if you find yourself with a sinking feeling (about the economy or anything else), just look at this photograph and smile. The view is lovely.
Looking out a porthole from a cabin inside the Queen Mary, this is one passenger's view of the Long Beach skyline.
"Long Beach at dusk" from the album Long Beach, submitted by gabi.
Lindsay Barnett
was born to wolves in the back country of Uzbekistan in the early '80s. She was spotted, trapped, and tranquilized by missionaries who named her and raised her as their own. She now moderates and curates the galleries of the Los Angeles Times' Your Scene.
Bettie Rinehart, Weekend Editor at latimes.com, has been a fan of Your Scene from its humble beginnings in August, 2006. She's delighted to contribute to the Your Scene blog -- by plucking from the endlessly compelling, beautiful and sometimes baffling submissions of our readers. For your interest and edification, of course.
Lori Kozlowski is a huge fan of hearing from the people of Los Angeles. Your Scene is a sneak peek into your world, sort of like postcards that you send us. She is a writer, who has covered the quirky and the off-beat in L.A. and other cities. She is currently a producer for latimes.com.
Does art really imitate life? In the case of this photograph, I hope that theory is true. 
