Arguably the prettiest coastal state park in the country, Deception Pass earned a non-negotiable spot in our itinerary, but for a purely emotional reason: This was one of my late father’s favorite places.
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Film Shooting: The welcome imperfection of Expired Film
Expired film presents potential for underexposure, overexposure, excessive grain, and those wonderful weird color shifts. With managed expectations and an appreciation for imperfection, shooting expired film can be pretty fun.
Wanderings
Film Shooting – One Hit Wonders: Abandoned in Tennessee
35mm photography: “Rooted or Rootless”. McMinnville, Tennessee. (Summer 2013. Maybe earlier?)
Film Shooting – One Hit Wonders: Tumbleweeds in Thompson Springs, Utah
35mm photography: “Tumbleweeds”. Thompson Springs, Utah (July 2016)
A Good Day at “Work”: Shooting Eames in the Alley
On a good day, this is “work”. Incredibly fortunate timing provided the perfect natural lighting for a quickie photo shoot for our Vintage Shop.
Walk, Drink, Eat: Fairhaven to Bellingham via the South Bay Trail
Walk. Take pictures. Eat. Drink. Repeat. So goes our last (long, super-fun) full day in Bellingham. During our Fairhaven / South Bay Trail / downtown Bellingham trek, all five senses are in for sweet treats.
Bellingham, Washington: Ye Olde City of Subdued Excitement
Bellingham, Washington has rightfully earned its nickname: “the city of subdued excitement”. Bellingham boasts a stunning waterfront location, two historic downtown business districts, hundreds of miles of trails, Western Washington University, a variety of interesting restaurants, cideries and breweries, and other entertainment options not typically found in a city of 89,000.
Gear Reviews: Cotopaxi 18L Luzon Del Día daypack & Osprey Tempest 9 backpack
I am not a minimalist packer, so I like lots of pockets and bells and whistles that one typically finds on a rigid backed technical pack. Robert prefers a more unconstructed daypack. Come to think of it, our distinct preference for packs could be a metaphor for our personalities. Here are our daypack picks and impressions.
Larrabee State Park in Bellingham, WA
The scenic route north on Chuckanut Drive winds through farmland and up the side of Chuckanut Mountain, providing teaser views of the Salish Sea and San Juan Islands. Upon discovery of the sweet campground and shoreline at Larrabee State Park, we decide to stay here for four nights and explore the area. By the end of our time in Bellingham, I will find myself dreaming about a life here.
Visiting Twin Peaks: Snoqualmie & North Bend, Washington
“I have no idea where this will lead us, but I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange.” — Agent Dale Cooper
Film Shooting – One hit wonders: Oysterville, Washington
I am fascinated by the roadside oddities, quiet city streets, and man-made structures that have begun their return to the earth. Film seems an appropriate medium for capturing these less-than-perfect subjects.
Antique Hunting in Florida
What can one do in Florida when it’s cold and rainy? Hunt for antiques! Along the way we will make friends with shop kitties, rearrange our car 5 times to fit more stuff in, and come to the conclusion that Florida is a treasure hunter’s paradise.
