Tom Bentley

I’ve run a writing and editing business out of my house for more than 10 years. I’ve published many freelance pieces—ranging from travel pieces to first-person essays to more journalistic subjects—in newspapers, magazines, and online. (Venues include Writer’s Digest, the Los Angeles Times, Wired, and many others; I’ve also won some nonfiction writing awards.) I also taught English on a tiny Micronesian island for a year.

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Driving Around Lake Tahoe CA

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Tom Bentley submitted on Pinnacles National Monument in Soledad, CA.
27 days ago

Lupine-Laden Path

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Tom Bentley submitted on Pinnacles National Monument in Soledad, CA.
27 days ago

High Peaks Window

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Tom Bentley submitted on Cabo Pulmo in Baja California, Mexico, Mexico.
27 days ago

The Hairless Beast at Nancy's Restaurant

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Tom Bentley submitted on Cabo Pulmo in Baja California, Mexico, Mexico.
27 days ago

Big Margarita at Nancy's Restaurant

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Tom Bentley submitted on Hakone Estate and Gardens in Saratoga, CA.
about 1 month ago

Paper Lanterns and Instructor

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Tom Bentley commented "Thanks Adam. That whole hotel/shopping center/theater complex is quite crazy, in keeping with its Hollywood trimmings." on Hollywood and Highland in Los Angeles, CA.
about 1 month ago

Lots o' Legs

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Tom Bentley submitted on Casco Viejo in Panama, Panama, Panama.
about 1 month ago

Las Bovedas Restaurant, Casco Viejo

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Tom Bentley submitted on Hollywood and Highland in Los Angeles, CA.
about 1 month ago

Lots o' Legs

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Tom Bentley submitted on Hollywood and Highland in Los Angeles, CA.
about 1 month ago

High-Kicking Hosiery

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Tom Bentley commented "Thanks Adam! Those redwoods are majestic, and set the stage for reflective thinking. Hope to see them again (and maybe find the subject to win a contest next time)." on Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Weott, CA.
2 months ago

Founder's Tree in tight embrace

For a guy that's 2,000 years old, the Founder's Tree has held his looks. He's standing tall (over 340 feet), and patiently waiting for a nice hug. However, since he's 40 feet around, you'll probably have to give the hug in stages. This stout sequoia is in good company: the Founder's Grove Nature Trail where he is standing also houses many other of his tall pals, ready to speak a shady hello. The trail is not too far from the park headquarters, which has fascinating exhibits and photographs of the awe-inspiring trees, including historic logging tools and lore. (Thank goodness they didn't log the whole forest!)
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