Standing in what politicians call Spain, looking north into what politicians call France. Truth is, we were neither place. On top of this watchtower on our way to a mountain bike ride that would remain one of my all time favorites for years to come, we were squarely in the middle of Basque Country. Just [...]
Continue ReadingPhotos: A Long Winter Walk with Friends
Pre-dawn wake up call. Strong coffee. Good music. Quick drive. Electric seat warmers. Eagle Creek Trail to just shy of Tunnel Falls: 11 mile round trip 2 boys 1 girl Countless quiet vistas Post-Hike Celebration 5 local craft beers 1 large pizza 3 fat smiles 2 long naps Gear of Note Columbia Reach the Peak [...]
Continue ReadingPhotos: Yashica T4 Heartburst
Film! Every once in a while, the digital photography world starts making me totally nuts. When it does, I take refuge in the simplicity of film. It reads differently. It changes the feeling as well as the process. It slows things down. A photographer friend reminded me over lunch the other day that sometimes, when [...]
Continue ReadingPhotos: NYC
Just back from long travels. Pork belly and the infinite kindness of friends and strangers. Babies and trap doors don’t mix. Oysters and craft cocktails. Cold walks on old alleys. They made a movie on Smith Street and it was Christmas. Look up, look up… the lights!
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Southern California Solo Desert Tour: Just the Photos
Hot, dry, desolate, vibrant, bad, good, creepy, calming, inspiring, crazy, and everything in between; this was definitely one of the strangest trips I’ve taken in a while. From camping in the Yuha Desert near a state prison to tackling the majestic Montezuma Grade in Anza-Borrego State Park, there was a little bit of everything. Highs [...]
Continue ReadingPhotos from the Photo Show: Bikethropology at Courier Coffee
Count this as a mega thank you to Joel and all the awesome boys over at Courier Coffee for hosting our photo show this past month. Elly Blue, Russ Roca and I each hung cycling-related work depicting our individual perspectives on the world of two-wheeled wonder. Thanks also to everyone who turned up at our [...]
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