Month: January 2023

January 22, 2023

Project: Cicada Crafts Handmade Miniatures

For many years, Crystal and I owned and operated a business called Cicada Crafts. We produced both 3D modeled and handmade miniatures and terrain for..

January 22, 2023

Project: Cicada Crafts 3D Miniatures

For many years, Crystal and I owned and operated a business called Cicada Crafts. We produced both 3D modeled and handmade miniatures and terrain for..

The Void

January 21, 2023

Photo Journal: 1/21/23

Crystal and I drove up to Depoe Bay today to watch the King Tides spout over downtown. There were hundreds of people in town for..

Photo Journals

January 19, 2023

Photo Journal: 1/19/23

Yesterday, I was hit with nausea and terrible back pain and it lingered over into today. I didn’t get much accomplished today, but I did..

Photo Journals

January 18, 2023

Photo Journal: 1/18/23

I had to run into town this afternoon just before sunset for an appointment and the sun very briefly showed itself, so I ran down..

Photo Journals

January 16, 2023

Photo Journal: 1/16/23

It’s been raining so much in the past week or so. The bomb cyclones that are hitting California so badly are sending tons of rain..

Oregon Coast Guides

January 14, 2023

Depoe Bay, Oregon – the world’s smallest working harbor

Depoe Bay is a small coastal city located on the central Oregon coast. The city is situated on a narrow strip of land between the..

Photo Journals

January 7, 2023

Photo Journal: 1/7/23

We had a few hours without rain today, so we took a drive down the coast visiting Seal Rock, Cape Perpetua, and Heceta Head Lighthouse..

Photography Tips & Tricks

January 7, 2023

Looking for a digital camera that gives you the look of film photography?

In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in film photography, with many photographers seeking to replicate the look and feel of traditional..

January 4, 2023

Review: Tiffen Glimmer Glass Lens Filter

The Tiffen Glimmer Glass 1 lens filter is a special effect filter that is designed to add a soft, glowing effect to your images. It..

Random Thoughts & Musings

January 1, 2023

Hello, 2023. Let’s be friends?

Now that I have finally gotten in the rhythm with my blog after so many valiant attempts over the years, I thought I would start..

Photo Journals

January 1, 2023

Photo Journal: 1/1/23

Happy New Year! Went into the valley today and on my way back I hit the coast just in time for a sunset shot at..