reported by @lee1043
import vcs
import cdms2
f=cdms2.open(vcs.sample_data+"/clt.nc")
s=f("clt",slice(0,1))
x=vcs.init()
p=x.createprojection()
p.type="lambert azimuthal"
gm=x.createboxfill()
gm.projection=p
x.plot(s2,gm)
gives:

manipulating the parameters on projection do not seem to change anything:
p.centerlongitude=0
#or
p.centerlongitude=45