Description: From its original settlement refered to as, “the Town of Our Lady Queen of the Angels” by Spanish colonists in 1781, Los Angeles was destined for greatness. This pictorial overview captures a bold and sassy metropolitan city where the scenery is dramatic and always changing. Downtown’s skyscrapers are in sharp contrast to distinctive neighborhoods that reflect the broad character of L.A. Follow this photographic tour with Stephen Bay"s beautiful images of a magical place that includes eclectic beach towns, ethnically rich districts, the star-studded media production center of Hollywood and the glamour of Beverly Hills.