Author Archives: Benjamin Simpson

Water: The Arroyo Seco After the First Rain of the Fall

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Benjamin Simpson

                                                       

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Sunset over the 134 Freeway

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Benjamin Simpson
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Abstract Los Angeles: Noon, DTLA

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Benjamin Simpson

On Monday it was 95 at noon in Downtown Los Angeles. The streets were empty for Labor Day, and the sun screamed down from the sky, everything a reflector, intensifying every ray, The only way to see, is to squint, … Continue reading →

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Street Photography: People on the Street: Night (Part 12)

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Benjamin Simpson

People on the Street. Downtown Los Angeles.                                                      

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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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Photographs: Water

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Benjamin Simpson

Proof that there is still water in Los Angeles. Be it ocean, stream, river or lake.

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Doing What You Do: At work in Big Art Labs

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Benjamin Simpson

At work in Big Art Labs, Downtown Los Angeles.

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A little water here, a little water there

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Benjamin Simpson
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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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Water: Fun with GIFs

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

On the trail above JPL.

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