Tag Archives: San Gabriel Mountains

Infinite Flow: West Fork

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Benjamin Simpson

  Sunlight reflected on running water. And the reflection of a tree.   West Fork of the San Gabriel River, in the San Gabriel Mountains, above Azusa.                           … Continue reading →

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Infinite Flow: Lytle Creek

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Benjamin Simpson

Sunlight reflecting off the flowing waters of Lytle Creek. (San Gabriel Mountains, near Fontana)                                        

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Dusk and Night on the Angeles Forest Highway

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Benjamin Simpson

                         

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Stream: San Gabriel River above Azusa.

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Benjamin Simpson

The East Fork of the San Gabriel River, near the entrance to the Bridge to Nowhere hike. Above Azusa, in the San Gabriel Mountains. A little flow.                           … Continue reading →

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Water: Sunlight Reflected on Flow

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Benjamin Simpson

Trees shade the tiny streams high up in the San Gabriel Mountains. But between the brown branches and green leaves the hot summer sun shins through. The sharp sunlight reflects in swirls and patters on top of the flowing water.

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The Stars, they move.

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Benjamin Simpson

Yes, I know, it’s all about perspective. Both of these were taken in the San Gabriel Mountains during the Perseid Meteor Shower on August 13, 2015. Not very many meteors, but neat clouds. This is a 360 degree view over … Continue reading →

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Hiking Los Angeles: Fish Canyon, With that New Car Smell

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

     Fish Canyon is open, and the waterfalls are flowing.      I want to write that first line in all BOLD CAPS.      Because that hasn’t been said in 30 years.      Fish Canyon, in the San Gabriel Mountains above … Continue reading →

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Hiking Los Angeles: Abandoned Dawn Mine

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

      There are three ways to hike to the abandoned Dawn Mine above Altadena: the first is closed, the second is over-grown, but the third, in a metaphorical bear sense, is just right.       John W. Robinson, in his book … Continue reading →

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Night Photography: San Gabriel Mountains and Pasadena

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

More wandering about with a tripod at night. This time up in the San Gabriel Mountains, and on Orange Grove Blvd in Pasadena. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, looking south. The clouds/fog rolling in as the sun sets in the valley … Continue reading →

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Some Pretty, Los Angeles

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

Los Angeles, the huge sprawling metropolis of gray sidewalks, black streets and angry drivers. But there beautiful moments. San Gabriel Mountains, above Altadena, early morning. San Gabriel Mountains, sunset, with flash of car lights on Angeles Crest Highway. Plant, lining … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles at Night, Freeways and Mountains and Stars

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

I walk the streets at night, and sometimes even the mountains. A tripod, shutter release, and patience.

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California Wildflowers in the San Gabriel Mountains [Part 3]

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

Wild Flowers on the San Merrill Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains above Alta Dena. Globe Gilia Gilia capitata (Orange?) bush monkeyflower Mimulus aurantiacus Indian paintbrush Castilleja Lacy Phacelia Phacelia tanacetifolia Deerweed Lotus scoparius Globe Gilia Gilia capitata Golden Yarrow … Continue reading →

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