Taken off the north coast of Roatan, Honduras.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znx0n5eiZzw is a video with the dive and more for anyone interested.

Easy, 5.2 mi out and back (or less)

331 ft elevation gain

Hiked 3/14/24

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An easy trek along the northeast corner of Lake Tahoe, which could be shortened down to just a quick stroll on the beach. This hike takes you to some small boulder patches sticking up out of a shallow section of the lake, which is also apparently great for swimming/beach activities in warmer months.

Large boulders jut up from the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe. Snow capped mountains may be seen in the distance.

A view towards a snow dusted hillside covered in pine trees. Much of the frame shows a shallow area of Lake Tahoe, with highly visible rocks on half and then a more sandy bottom on the other, resulting in an almost turquoise coloration.

Lake Tahoe at sunset, with a row of pines running from the right of frame to the center along the shoreline. Pink clouds may be seen on the left of frame with an orange hue lining the mountains in the distance.

I got a hella good, and unexpected, raise at work and I will most likely be offering to become Sandy's full owner in February!!!!

Sandy's financial owner is struggling so bad. She sold her clothes, and has 3 jobs now. She hasn't paid me back for vet visits, farrier visits, or supplements for months now, which isn't an issue because I budget for that. I'm terrified she won't be able to make board, so I am going to analyze finances over the course of next month to make sure I can afford board.

Skylight at the Chicago Cultural Center [OC]

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Easy, 2.06 mi out and back

410 ft elevation gain

Hiked 3/13/24

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A great hike up to a fantastic viewpoint located at the Northeast corner of Lake Tahoe, with a great view of the Nevada side of the lake. I did it with snowshoes and it appears to get heavy usage by cross-country skiers during the winter months. Good sunset viewing, although be prepared for temperature drop once the sun sets.

The sky changes from blue (top) to yellowish orange at sunset with Lake Tahoe visible on the left of frame and a snowy scene in the lower and right of frame couched in the darkness.

Snow may be seen along the ground and on the hillsides leading down to the lake on the left.

A friendly gnome serves as a guide among the snowpack with snow covered pines around the frame. This was a few days before St Patrick's Day, so likely there was a cross country race that the gnome was a marker for, as it also held the Irish flag.

Easy to moderate* ~1.4 mi out and back

127-254 ft elevation gain

Hiked 3/9/24

*Descending to the lower area includes descending a steep rock wall w rope for help

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One of the most well known waterfalls in Oregon, Toketee Falls is found at the end of a relatively short hike. Two-tiered and surrounded by captivating basalt column structures. A lower section is reached via a treacherous descent down a rock wall with climbing rope attached at the top.

View of Toketee Falls from the upper viewing area. Beautiful blue water pools in the basin below.

View of Toketee Falls from downstream of the falls, a glimpse of the second tier may be seen in the distance. This view also shows the swirling folds of exposed basalt rock to the left of the falls.

Looking down at two friends climbing up the steep hillside to access the lower area, with piles of snow accumulated at the bottom.

Great lakes region, USA. September 2025.

Olympus E-M1 @ 14mm, f/4, 1/3200s, ISO250

Easy, 1.24 mi out and back

289 ft elevation gain

Hiked 3/9/24

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A short hike taking you to the third tallest waterfall in Oregon, at 272 ft. Trail ends at the bottom of the falls, giving you a great view of the plunge into the surrounding bowl. When I hiked it in March of 2024, it was just after a nice snowfall, adding to its beauty. One of several great falls in area.

A view through the pines towards the falls. Patches of snow may be seen piled up on nearby rocks and trees.

A snow covered bridge walk over the smallish creek, surrounded by pines.

Another view of Watson Falls in freefall. The bowl underneath covered in snow, with a pathway of the creek seen clearing the snow from center to lower left.

in the week before people were disappointed by a lack of snow... lucky us :)

Happy Holidays

Its not clear how the war originally started, but mutant giant Rudolph seeks vengeance.

Midwest USA. July 2024.

Pixel 7 Pro, 6.81mm, f/1.8, 1/3s, ISO762.

This was a test to see if my Pixel 7 Pro could handle storm photography. I'd say it did a pretty decent job. There were many failures, but I got a few decent ones.

She didn't damage the blanket though, which was awesome. It is also disgusting though lol.

This pier used to extend over a kilometer from the shore, to reach deep water vessels to allow for the transport of sugarcane.

Now however, it reaches a "mere" 800 meters