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The Buttermilk Bend Trail
Located in the South Yuba River State Park at Bridgeport, the Buttermilk Bend trail is a must see if you are a fan of wildflowers. It is an easy trek, 2.5 miles out and back and the trail is fairly level on seeing an elevation gain of 216 feet. Portions of the trail are narrow…
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Chasing the tail.
I feel like the world just keeps moving faster and the days keep getting fuller. I honestly lack the interest in playing the algorithms game, trying to be “seen” trying to figure out what the new method is for getting traction on social media platforms. It feels like I’m chasing my tail, and my tail…
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Now for a little good news.
First of all, let me begin with my usual disclaimer. I don’t actually know anything. This is just my unrequited opinion on something I know very little about and have minimal understanding. But I am a big fan of SYRCL, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, and what they bring to our community and beyond.…
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Putting the 1st Ammendment to use.
Use it or lose it Grandpa always said. First off, let me say that I am not a historian, I am not an expert of any subject of any kind. I am just a guy who is alive right now during these strange times in America, making observations. Watching. Learning as we navigate this thing…
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Over, Around, & Through
This past weekend, we did some weekend warrior shit. Breaking away from our cushy 9-5 weekday routine, we drove down to the Stinson Beach area to hike a trail that claims 6.5 miles, but somehow always ends up closer to 7.5 or 8. Last time, I was unaware. My wife said 6.5 and I believed…
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Thoughts on Drone Photography.
I had a friend ask me recently if I thought photographers got mad about drone photography. Do they look at it as cheating? I know there’s definely a stigma regaring cell phones, and I get that. But I think drones are different. Not just because I use one, but because they are used in a…
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Getting to know your community
Maybe you’re new to the area. Or you’ve been here a while and are still having trouble making a connection. Or you’re just passing through but have a deep interest in this quaint community you’ve stumbled upon. Some communities are tight lipped, hesitant to open up to strangers, or even people who have been around…
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Howling at the moon…
Stressed at work? Howl at the moon. Stressed at home? Howl at the moon. Stressed at school? Howl at the moon. Hungry? Eat something. Thirsty? Drink some water. For everything else? Howl.
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Likes, Comments, & Shares oh my!
Okay, I have to honest for a minute. I really try to keep all of this in mind, but every once in a while I fall for the ol’ social media BS. First off, I try to not make a habit out of judging the work of others. It is their art. Their vision. And…
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ICM: Intentional Camera Movement
While I have done a couple shots over the years of zooming in or out while shooting at a slower shutter speed just for giggles, our local camera club recently had a presentation on ICM that was quite interesting. ICM is interesting to me, while there is definitely a technique, more than a few actually,…
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Looking through my lens.
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