Author: Steven Trotter

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February 18, 2023

We need to move to decentralized social media now more than ever.

This was a recent post I saw on Facebook by one of my friends: Liberal dependency on capitalism has never been clearer than when liberals..

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February 14, 2023

Photo Journal: 2/14/23

Today photos are from the past few weeks. I’ve been super busy and didn’t have time to process photos. Included in this post are photos..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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December 31, 2022

Photo Journal: 12/31/22

I started the day out with a morning hike in the moss-covered forest just north of Waldport, Oregon, and ended the day in Yachats, Oregon..

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December 30, 2022

The History of the Scottish Quaich

What is it? The Scottish quaich (pronounced “quake”) is a small, shallow drinking cup that has a rich history and cultural significance in Scotland. It..

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December 29, 2022

Can’t find a Fujifilm X100V? Here are some great alternatives.

The Fujifilm X100V is a highly popular compact camera that offers great image quality, a versatile lens, and a range of features that make it..

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December 27, 2022

A learning experience – my first roll of film in 20 years

I recently decided to get back into film photography, so I hopped on eBay and picked up a 35mm Pentax K1000 (Asahi Hong Kong model)..

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December 26, 2022

DSLR vs Mirrorless – which digital camera is right for you?

Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras and mirrorless cameras are both popular choices for photographers, but they have some significant differences that can impact the..

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December 23, 2022

Photo Journal: 12/23/22

A long day of hiking and driving up the coast. Started the day in Lincoln City and ended it in Oceanside at Oceanside Beach and..

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December 21, 2022

Photo Journal: Winter Solstice 2022

One quick session this morning at sunrise over the Alsea Bay, however, the fog was so thick I could barely see 100 yards – as..

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December 18, 2022

Photo Journal: 12/18/22

I took a trip down to Heceta Head Lighthouse (blog post about this coming soon) today for the last of four Christmas evening events. The..

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December 17, 2022

Photo Journal: 12/17/22

A quick trip today up to Cummins Creek Ridge Trail.

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December 14, 2022

Sunset with Nick & Megan

Tonight, as I was walking and taking photos at one of my favorite spots on the coast to watch the sunset, I looked over and..

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December 13, 2022

Photo Journal 12/13/22

Sunset over Cape Perpetua in Yachats, Oregon on December 13, 2022.

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December 11, 2022

Project: Custom Uusi Tarot Boxes

Custom boxes to house beautiful tarot card sets from Uusi. I created these using reclaimed wood that was at one time oak kitchen cabinets, with..

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December 10, 2022

Druidry: Yesterday & Today

An ancient, Celtic spiritual tradition that was nearly wiped out is being revived and adapted for new generations. Druidry is a spiritual tradition that is..

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December 9, 2022

Review: Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

TL;DR The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 is a compact camera that offers a lot of features and performance in a small, lightweight body. With a large,..

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