My Thoughts, Ramblings and Ideas

Welcome to the journal, not quite a blog, not quite a notebook. Just a quiet space where I can put words to the images I create and share stories from the road. Sometimes it's a reflection, sometimes a glimpse behind the scenes, and sometimes it's just the thoughts that surface after a long hike, a quiet camp, or time spent off the beaten path.
Think of it as a place to wander, through landscapes, ideas, and whatever else the journey stirs up.

Traces of Life No. 3
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Traces of Life No. 3

A quiet moment in Death Valley where light, shadow, and subtle animal tracks reveal life moving through an unforgiving landscape. Part of the ongoing Traces of Life series.

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Layers of Dust, Light and Earth
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Layers of Dust, Light and Earth

On a five-day backcountry motorcycle trip through Death Valley, a dust storm near Badwater Basin transformed harsh midday light into something unexpectedly beautiful. A reminder that sometimes, the art is waiting right on the side of the road.

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