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One Image – One Poem. A Collaboration Between Lifelong Friends
Forged in the wild, innocent years of childhood, some friendships endure, holding within them the memory of who we were and who we hoped to be. Others drift quietly away with the current of time. The friendships that last a lifetime are rare, and they are special. This collaboration is…
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The Biltmore Estate
Through the Lens of my Ricoh GR IIIx: A Day at the Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina. History, architecture, nature, and photography in one of the most remarkable places on earth.
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My New Camera – The Ricoh GR IIIx
I would like to introduce you to my new camera – The Ricoh GR IIIx. A compact, premium camera known for It’s sharp 40mm fixed lens. Designed for street and travel photography, it delivers exceptional image quality in a pocket camera that actually fits into a pocket – or discretely…
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The River that Whispers
There are times when light bends over the river like a whisper. These moments, experienced in stillness, share the river’s secrets. For some, four hours in a canoe can feel like four minutes or four days. On the Yellow River this week, time became fluid like swaying leaves, detached from…
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In His Father’s Shadow
Havana, Cuba – Along the Malecón The seawall holds the weight of an ancient city. Protecting its inhabitants from the perils of the sea. Salt air mingles with the memory of centuries of struggle in the bright amber of late afternoon. Here at the edge of land and tide, a…
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Postcard from Penobscot Bay, Maine’s Atlantic Coast
There is a solemn poetry to this place. A protected bay where the ocean can rest and catch its breath. Waves that roared for weeks from another continent now whisper at the pews of Pulpit Rock like a silent prayer. Pulpit Rock, a silhouette of black, craggy, granite stands alone…
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Copper Falls State Park, Wisconsin
A Postcard Edition 60 miles east of Pattison State Park (previous post) is Copper Falls State Park. Both share geological origins of volcanic activity related to the Midcontinent Rift. Copper Falls is an awe-inspiring retreat of cascading waterfalls, deep gorges, and old-growth forests. A scenic boardwalk trail winds through towering…
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The Natural Beauty in Pattison State Park, Wisconsin
Pattison State Park Nestled in northwest Wisconsin, Pattison State Park is more than just a scenic overlook along highway 35. It is a living textbook of geological history. Here, roaring waterfalls, fern-covered forest floors, and delicate orchids flourish among billion-year-old rocks shaped by one of North America’s deepest scars: the…
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The Three Volcanoes of Antigua, Guatemala
Antigua, Guatemala, is a charming colonial city with cobblestone streets and historic architecture, coffee shops and jewelry stores. It is situated, perhaps precariously, in a valley surrounded by three towering, stratovolcano peaks. Volcán de Agua (Volcano of Water), Volcán de Fuego (Volcano of Fire), and Volcán de Acatenango (The Watchtower),…
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“The Journey itself is my home.”
— Matsuo Bashō
