Author: Occidental on Purpose
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Welcome to my Sausalito Library Exhibit
If you came here via QR code from my Sausalito Library exhibit, thanks for stopping by. Below are images from the exhibit along with the camera settings I used to capture them and some thoughts on each. I don’t have a lofty theme for this exhibit. The through-line, I suppose, is that these are a…
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Exploring the Lost Coast Trail: Backpacking Adventure
It had been a while since I’d been backpacking—like, several years—so I was pretty rusty. I had wanted to do the Lost Coast Trail in Humboldt County for a long time. When I saw that the Outdoor Adventure Club was offering a guided trip, I immediately signed up. I’ve hiked and camped in that area…
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Sausalito Vibes and Content Drift
Since September, the author has experienced significant travel, leading to a sense of disconnection. Amidst unsettling events, they reflect on photography, specifically the importance of sharpness in images. Recent exploration in Sausalito prompted a focus on technique, and they invite feedback on their work while encouraging broader discussion.
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Field Trip, Alma, Wis.
We just returned from more than a week on the road visiting friends and family in the upper Midwest – Minnesota and Wisconsin, specifically. I made a bunch of photos at every stop along the way and it will probably take me weeks to get them all posted with appropriate context. I’ll get started with…
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Uncle Rungy, My Favorite Uncle
I don’t remember the first time I met my Mom’s brother William. But every memory of him that I hold is loving and special. My earliest memories, probably when I was about four or five years old, are of me trying to figure out what I was supposed to call him. My Mom called him…
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Lighthouse Video
Enjoy some shots of a lighthouse near our recent campsite.
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Back in Port
Saturday marked my first full day at home base after spending eight of the last nine days traveling for work. It also, coincidentally, marked Maritime Day in Sausalito. Held the first weekend in August, Maritime Day is how the Galilee Harbor Community Association celebrates arts and the sea. Like a lot of community celebrations there…
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No news is good news
It’s important to me to get away. During the haze of daily life — email, texts, social media, push alert headlines — it’s easy for me to become disoriented without even realizing it. It doesn’t help that literally every single communication platform mentioned above is optimized to tap peoples’ angst, insecurities, obsessions and triggers in…
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Annnd … we’re back
Not a ton to say at the moment. Just staking my intention to return to this platform. Social media isn’t doing it for me. Wish I had something brilliant to pass along but I don’t. TBH, re-read this post from 2022 and still feel the same way. Keep it here for new pix and thoughts.…
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Literally — but not figuratively — broken
Waking up to fresh snow typically puts a little spring in my step. Even on days when I’m not skiing it’s nice to be outside early when the city sounds are muffled by a new layer of snow. I like tugging my winter boots onto my feet and heading out to shovel the walk. It’s…
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