2023 was, a year of transitioning from Covid back to normalcy. That included connecting with new people, re-connecting with family and some very dear friends, and some disconnecting as well…
At what point in your life did you cry out “I’m Alive!”? Other languages and similar expressions of ecstasy accepted.
Recently I acquired an electric vehicle. It was an emotional choice. I didn’t really care about the net carbon footprint, I just wanted to be done with my end of the carbon economy.
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This was probably the most difficult photo I have ever taken, not just because it took three years of planning and one prior failed expedition to get to this spot, but also because it was -15°F and my fingers were too cold to move.
Beijing is on the edge of the Loess Plateau, an area bound by a huge 500-mile bend of the Yellow River and known for its fine sand, almost like ground flour.
I just retired my first mirrorless camera - the 'ancient' Olympus E-PL5 - after nearly 3-1/2 years of loyal service to my continued education in photography.
So there's been some talk recently about "bokeh" or ぼけ as the Japanese would have it, which in English means "blurring." The two camps, "full frame" and "micro four-thirds," are jostling and elbowing.
This time of year, the Olympic Peninsula and Puget Sound just get more and more beautiful.
Ok, you've heard of paddle boarding. This one is new. Notice the guy in the background. Near the Fauntleroy ferry dock, West Seattle
Earth to mother ship, I'm beaming up my weekly report of strange things that humans do... this weekend was more strange than normal because of the heat wave...
Well there isn't a ferry anymore but here's where it used to be, back when the Harper Brick Factory was producing the bricks of Pioneer Square.
Imagine a city of 12 million people, all on bicycles.
You learn to travel light if you have a distain for checking luggage. I do.
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