Guardians of the LA Skyline

Photographer

Sara Hakanson

Category

Special Category - Panoramic Photography

Company

Sara Hakanson

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2026

Country / Region:

United States

Appearing in ethereal and corporeal forms this series captures the natural phenomenon I encountered guarding the LA Skyline while exploring the urban and wild landscape of Griffith Park. The Snake Guardian emerged from the clouds at night to command the skies overhead at the Griffith Observatory. While the Raven Guardian soared overhead to greet me as I traversed the trails along the Hollywood Sign - the Griffith Observatory is visible in the foreground.