Big changes seen from epic vantage!

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 | be3n

The Promenade mall was an iconic mall in the valley for decades. i watched countless movies at that AMC. i waited in line for some of my first iPhones in that mall. For years it was just a movie theatre and a half abandoned food court. I took this epic shot from the top floor of the warner center. you can even see the Rams training facility and of course, P.F. Chang’s is still there.

i found some older pics from the end of 2022 of the mall abandoned. enjoy. Continue reading “Big changes seen from epic vantage!” →

art, Culture

Father’s day in Hell’s kitchen!

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 | be3n

i snagged some incredible rush tickets to the last night Alicia Keys’ musical at the Pantages Theater.

art, Culture, music, Recreation, television, Travel

Deathklok at the Hollywood Palladium!

May 22, 2026May 23, 2026 | be3n

art, Culture, movies

Maurice LaMarche & Cary Elwes Discuss The Princess Bride!

May 4, 2026June 17, 2026 | be3n

This was an awesome surprise invite from a friend. I have loved this film from my first viewing. i own it on VHS, DVD, and Laserdisc! The Princess Bride screening at Ebell Theater with Q & A with Cary Elwes moderated by Maurice LaMarche. Incredible stories told with the unbelievable voices of the film’s cast and crew performed by Cary. Cary was promoting his book, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride. Download the audio from the Q & A here or play it bellow.

Recreation, Travel

Rocky Peak trail on a beautiful day!

April 11, 2026May 5, 2026 | be3n

The weather was amazing and my work was canceled so i went on an adventure! i’ve been to Stony Point and Vasquez Rocks dozens of times, but i’d never been on this trail. From clouds to the flowers, it was a glorious hike.

Enjoy these images. I shot so many panoramas, it was hard selecting these.

Politics, Recreation, revolution, Soapbox, Travel

No Kings 3! This time downtown!

March 28, 2026March 29, 2026 | be3n

My first No Kings protest downtown and it was exciting. Live performance, crazy characters, great signs and lots of camaraderie. i gave out stickers and made friends as we idled and marched. Unlike the first and second march, this time i traveled to downtown los angeles to participate in a much larger gathering. i couldn’t get pictures of all the incredible costumes. Everyone was so friendly and curious. i lost count of how many times i bumped into or stepped on the foot of a fellow protestor.