Author Archives: Benjamin Simpson

Abstract Los Angeles: Road

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

This is a series about meandering the streets of Los Angeles clicking away. LA is all about roads.

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Doing What You Do: Steve Campos: Ironwork

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

Steve Campos, Steel Fabricated Arts, creating the back of a metal chair in his studio at Big Art Labs, Los Angeles, CA. With his iconic wheel and pedals as an introduction to the shop.

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Half a mile of the LA River on a Thursday Afternoon

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

Entering under the 6th street bridge, the concreted Los Angeles River displays its glory in straight human lines and flowing natural curves.

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Street Photography: People on the Street [Part 11]

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

Wandering about, watching humans.

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Street Photography: People on the Street [Part 10]

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

Wandering about, watching humanity.

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Maddy in the studio

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson
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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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People on the Street: Hollywood and Highland

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

On a summers day, the tourists flock to Hollywood and Highland and the Chinese Theatre, while the locals search for a few dollars from the dream.

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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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Street Photography: People on the Street [Part 8]

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

Wandering the streets with camera, capturing the people, (but letting them go again, this is, of course, a capture and release program) that is, street photography.

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Abstract Los Angeles: The print collection

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Benjamin Simpson

When I started to pull together my photographs from wandering the streets of Los Angeles into a series called ‘Abstract Los Angeles’ my first thought was to make a book. In the process I made a huge number of small … Continue reading →

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