Julius passed away at his home the other night. Death is an ever present force in life, sometimes it looms closer than others. Lately it has been all too near, all too personal. I only met Julius once, but he influenced my life more that he would have ever known and more than I realized until hearing of his passing.
Julius helped me fall in love with my birth city, Los Angeles, by providing a historical and cultural perspective via his photography and words. I met him while he led a group of photographers around downtown LA on an open aired double decker bus with police escort. We spent the day shooting while Julius encouraged us to look at the city with new eyes.
I only hope my eyes can stay open for as long as yours Julius, thank you for being you.
I only hope my eyes can stay open for as long as yours Julius, thank you for being you.
