"Crest"
- Burlington, Vermont
- Another throwback to Burlington's antique boat show last summer. God, I would kill for one of these bad boys, but buying one is widely regarded as a ROUGH financial decision. Now, one of those fun houseboats in Amsterdam? That I could get into.

"Penumbra"
- Wichita, Kansas
- A shot of the Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum during golden hour - I had 45 minutes of the city bathed in stunning lighting, and while the best outcome was this shot, taking it in visually is typically worth as much as a great photo.

"Kill The Headlights"
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- As Beck once said: put it in neutral, soy un perdedor, etcetera.

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"Inmate"
- Burlington, Vermont
- Would you rather be locked far from escape, left to imagine another life, or be granted a view of the freedom that will never be yours?

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"Top Cat"
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- During my excursion in the arts district, I was foaming at the mouth for a cheap tattoo. While this spot and Koolsville were calling to me, the idea of taking a 6-hour flight with a fresh one stopped me. Thankfully, I snatched a new tat in Manhattan a few weeks back.

"Theobroma"
- South Hadley, Massachusetts
- As promised, the stunning cacao pods at the Talcott Greenhouse. Truly mind-blowing to see tropical fauna I thought I'd never see, especially on a day when gloves and a hat were a must.

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"Strike Everywhere"
- Northampton, Massachusetts
- Something about constraining design to a limited format is really intriguing to me. Like coasters, business cards, or Vines (RIP Vine, bring back 6-second limits to social media videos).

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"Ron Cole"
- North Conway, New Hampshire
- Once again, one of my favorite vacation spots. I've been on their short 45-minute ride, but they have a 3-4 hour trip through the White Mountains with an observation dome that I am DYING to ride.

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"Confession"
- Northampton, Massachusetts
- All lapsed Catholics to the center of the dance floor! While I don't find myself in pews often, the aesthetics of religion still draw the eye.

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"What Once Was"
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- As someone who usually sticks to realism shots, really getting out of pocket with an edit is always fun. Dreamlike feels a little too cheery for this scene, so let's go with REMlike.

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- Containment Breach
- South Hadley, Massachusetts
- The greenhouse at Mount Holyoke College is a sight to behold. Beyond vines, catci, and flora galore, the tropical section houses towering trees and cocoa pods just out of arm's reach.

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"A Thousand Words"
- Northampton, Massachusetts
- When it's Valentine's Day in a college town, expect a traffic jam at the photo booth. Seeing this machine dispense keepsakes at a breakneck pace was healing.

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"Quidam"
- Burlington, Vermont
- Only a matter of time until winter gives out. The second we hit a day above 60 degrees, you'll see me neck-deep in Lake Champlain.

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"Operative"
- Burlington, Vermont
- Konica Auto S2, Fujifilm 400
- The first post from my film camera! It's a low-res scan (switching to a new store soon). Taken during a storm that slammed about a foot and a half of powder across the town.

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"Taipei & Tokyo"
- Northampton, Massachusetts
- I didn't stop at this restaurant (same name as the photo), but I imagine it was stellar. I think I'm coming up on a year-long drought of Taiwanese food and will need to plot on getting some.

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"Honey, Darling"
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Meet Honey, the attendant and intern at Glam Factory Vintage. After taking this, she immediately jumped on my shoulder and stayed there for about 5 minutes as I thrifted around. I miss this queen and recommend anyone headed to the city take time to visit.

"September Room"
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Explained by the Tanya Bonakdar Gallery: "Mark Manders combines human figures and architectural elements to evoke the past and present, the familiar and unfamiliar."

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"Bojack"
- Saratoga Springs, New York
- Putting something like this together on a packed main street on the 4th of July is almost an art in itself. Never been to a horse race, but jousting is on my list of must-spectate sports.

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"Mother and Son"
- Burlington, Vermont
- Let's transcend our predestined purpose and become something flourishing and free with mama.

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"Conway Scenic Railroad"
- North Conway, New Hampshire
- Each window, a new childhood memory. Well, if they remember it!

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"The Rio Grande"
- Denver, Colorado
- The energy and audience from this bar were visible and definitely audible from the outside. However, I was already well-sated with Old Fashions from Emerald Eye (one paid, one complimentary), so I skipped it for an arcade bar on the other side of the street.

"Animal Style"
- Las Vegas
- This In-N-Out Burger was insanely busy that Friday, likely with folks aiming to soak up the oncoming liquor of a Vegas weekend. The staff ran that place like the navy and handed over my order in no time.

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"Poise"
- Burlington, Vermont
- Not pictured, about 25 of her ducklings quacking up an absolute STORM.

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"Keystone"
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Taken through a window on the light rail. Unfortunately, this beautiful city is currently under assault ordered by a demagogue. For those fighting back, keep the pressure on.

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"Bellhop Dreams"
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- One of my top 5 shots taken outside Fergusons Downtown, a small business plaza that was a motel in a past life. I stopped by during a maker's market and realized Vegas can be more than "The Strip".

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"Liberty and Friends"
- Burlington, Vermont
- Remember this boat? One of my first non-phone photos (thank you to Craigslist Sony a6400) was of the first ship. This time, we have a trio of vessels. Missing this weather desperately.

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Celebrating the first of the year by checking off a 2025 resolution: creating my first photography magazine. Summit and Spruce: Volume 1 is a staple-bound test print, but my goal has always been to bring my shots off of screens and into reality. If you want one, DM me!

"Ticonderoga"
- Shelburne, Vermont
- The weather was FREEZING, but after snagging some hand warmers, a holiday walk at the Shelburne Museum was phenomenal. Wishing everyone a great end to 2025!

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"Adhesive Advocacy"
- North Conway, New Hampshire
- What do you stand for? What brands do you connect to? Is moral consumption revolutionary praxis? Who knows! Stickers look fun either way.

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"Sam's No. 3"
- Denver, Colorado
- If you want a breakfast burrito the size of your head and some of the best green chili to grace the US, you need to be in a booth under this sign.

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