The Loews Kings Theatre was once a grand, sumptuous entertainment palace in the heart of Flatbush, Brooklyn. Films and vaudeville acts played there amidst its opulent interiors until it closed in 1977. It then became a rotting, dilapidated, ignored shell of its former self....until 2 years ago, when a $95 million, massive re-building began. It is now a grand, gorgeous, supremely sublime theater...and with 3200 seats, it's Brooklyn's largest. The Kings is set to re-open to the public on February 3, with Diana Ross performing the inaugural concert. Over 200 performances will play there annually, with Gladys Knight, Frankie Valli, the Moscow Ballet, Sarah McLachlan and Crosby Stills & Nash already lined up.

I truly enjoyed the privilege of photographing the reborn, European-flavored theater in all its glory...from the grandiose lighted ceiling, to the intricate details carved into the pillars, to the small, deliberate reminders of the theater's past. Like Barclays Center, the Kings Theater is a gorgeous feather in Brooklyn's already marvelous cap.

Inside the Kings Theatre

Executives oversee the marquee for the Kings Theatre.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams speaks about the rebuilding of the Kings Theatre

Brooklyn politicans and dignitaries at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Kings Theatre

Balcony of the Kings Theatre Beautifully ornate ceiling in the Kings Theatre lobby

Intricate details adorn the Kings Theatre

The Kings Theatre ceiling lights up in different colors

The Kings Theatre ceiling lights up in different colors

This water fountain is a remnant and reminder of the original Kings Theatre, before it closed in 1977

The NBA's Toronto Raptors came to Barclays Center to play the Brooklyn Nets, in a rematch of their 7-game playoff series last year...which Brooklyn won. This season things are quite different: the Raptors are currently the 2nd best team in the Eastern Conference, with nearly twice as many wins a the struggling Nets. And it showed...shooting the Raptors was a joy, as they were happy, casual and kinetic during their pre-game warmups. And the game was highly entertaining...it went into overtime, with the Raptors clawing through 127-122.

Toronto Raptor guard DeMar DeRozan has an eye on the basket

Toronto Raptors Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan have a laugh with Brooklyn Nets' Jarrett Jack

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry double dribbles...literally!

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas eyes the basket

Feel the intensity of Toronto Raptors guard Landry Fields

Toronto Raptors guard Greivis Vasquez shares a cute moment with center Lucas Nogueira

What are Toronto Raptors guards Kyle Lowry, Terrence Ross reacting to?

Contrasting the casual, playful attitude of his team is Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey.

A woman amongst men: Lauren Holtkamp is one of three female referees active in the NBA

"Don't just fly...SOAR." (From "Dumbo"). Captured during a Central Park photowalk hosted by 500px.com and one of my fave photographers, Vivienne Gucwa.

Captured at the end of the photo walk hosted by 500px.com and renowned photographer Vivienne Gucwa.

Captured this during a photo walk hosted by 500px.com and one of my favorite photographers, Vivienne Gucwa. Great meeting and talking to Vivienne, who also signed my book of her photos, "NY through the Lens".

Of all the teams visiting the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center this season, the one I was looking forward to shooting the most was the Washington Wizards. From the mohawk-ed Marcin Gortat to perennially handsome Kris Humphries to future Hall-of-Famer Paul Pierce, this is an eclectic squad of men, and one of the hottest teams in the NBA. A joy to shoot...

Washington Wizards' Marcin Gortat goes for the three-pointer Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal and John Wall Dreadlocks flying, this Washington Wizards' forward goes only by one name: Nene

Profile of Washington Wizards All-Star John Wall

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal

Washington Wizards' Marcin Gortat goes for the dunk Washington Wizards' Kris Humphries is all smiles and biceps Washington Wizards' John Wall and Nene talk it out Two former Brooklyn Nets now side-by-side for the Washington Wizards: Paul Pierce and Kris Humphries Washington Wizards' Paul Pierce, formerly of the Brooklyn Nets (and Boston Celtics) shoots next to Nets superfan Mr. Whammy

I love capturing things like decay, rust, abandoned buildings, etc. I find a strange beauty in these things, maybe because we're not supposed to find them so beautiful. So I was pleased to discover this dichotomy of rust and bright newness at Coney Island recently...

NYC Subway Tracks Covered in SnowSometimes waiting for the train is like waiting for the leaves to fall...