Mushrooms on the Meadow’s Edge
At the edge of a fall meadow, Shaggy Mane mushrooms rise like ghostly bells, fleeting towers of texture and whimsy that soon fade back into the earth. For a moment, they might be homes for the little folk.
Nearscape Photography: Weathered Wall
A weathered wall, its paint flaking and brick showing through, becomes a study in texture and time. Early morning light softens the scene, letting detail and contrast tell the story.
Why Creative Independence Matters
Creative independence means sharing photography, writing, and ideas without hidden influence. This post explains why it matters here.
Snow Crash
Neal Stephenson’s Snow Crash is a post-cyberpunk classic that introduced the Metaverse long before it became part of our real world vocabulary. Fast-paced, witty, and wildly imaginative, the novel blends satire, action, and mystery in a fractured America where hackers, couriers, and corporations collide.
Nearscape Photography: Westminster at Night
At night, an alley in downtown Westminster shifts into something unfamiliar. The tattoo studio closed, the smoke shop window glowing, Mona Lisa watching with a cigarette in hand. Empty yet alive, the space feels otherworldly, a reminder that even small towns hold places between places.
Dancing with Sand
A poetic and visual collaboration between poet Christina Gabsa and photographer Bill McNamee, Dancing with Sandreflects on memory, love, and presence within absence. The pairing of image and verse invites the reader into a dance where the past and present move as one.