The Griffith Park Observatory, Los Angeles

Opened in 1935, the Griffith Park Observatory has been used as the backdrop for countless Hollywood films, most notably Rebel Without a Cause, which is commemorated by the bust of James Dean that stands just outside the domed building. The grounds also feature a monument to astronomers, and this sundial, which Diani used to add depth and spice up the composition of a shot of the observatory's exterior.

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