Tag Archives: Los Angeles

Abstract Los Angeles: Faces

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

-Abstract Los Angeles- is my randomly wandering project of the infinite streets of this Metropolis, clicking at my shutter button, noting the details hidden and the obvious available. Today’s installment is about faces. They are everywhere. Jesus looks out from … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Events: The Grilled Cheese Invitational

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

Bread Butter Cheese Victory! Each year a whole slew of competitors and eaters come together for the http://grilledcheeseinvitational.com/ A seriously lighthearted affair, all for the love of my favorite comfort food. Here are a few photographs:

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Abstract Los Angeles: Fences

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Benjamin Simpson

Abstract Los Angeles is an ongoing collection of photographs as I wander about this sprawling metropolis. Today’s installment is all about fences, because fences always remind me of The Far Side cartoon where the surburban father explains to his fence … Continue reading →

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On The Road to Poppies: Lancaster, California [Part 2]

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Benjamin Simpson

     After we found the cherry trees, I had a better understanding of how the map worked, so we decided to backtrack to the Polaroid house.     “So the house was built by Mr. Polaroid?”     “Yea Mr. Polaroid, the guy who … Continue reading →

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On The Road to Poppies: Lancaster, California [Part 1]

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Benjamin Simpson

     I woke up Saturday morning with itchy feet. I wanted to get out and do something, something outside, in the sun with life around and about. But I was supposed to sit in front of my computer and edit … Continue reading →

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Abstract Los Angeles: A Personal Sign

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Benjamin Simpson

Abstract Los Angeles is an on-going collection of photographs taken as I wander about this sprawling metropolis. Today’s installment is all about the personal touch, or the signs that people etch on the world, to leave their mark. A face … Continue reading →

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Abstract Los Angeles: Lost Pieces

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Benjamin Simpson

Abstract Los Angeles is an on-going collection of photographs taken as I wander about this sprawling metropolis. Today’s installment is all about pieces that do not fit. Window and sky, with wall in between, at the Getty Center. Barred and … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Street Art: [Fragment 2]

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Benjamin Simpson

Kermit the Frog and Jim Henson on a metal shutter protecting a glass storefront on Hollywood Blvd, near Hollywood and Highland. Detail of mural on Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood Blvd near the 101 freeway. The Blues Brothers adorn the outside of … Continue reading →

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Touring Los Angeles: Watts Towers

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Benjamin Simpson

     Growing up in Southern California, there was always an intermittent thought hidden somewhere in the back of my mind, the realization that I needed to visit the Watts Towers. Those skeletal towers -with a backdrop of blue sky- I … Continue reading →

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