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eventually it rained

It was monsoon season in northern New Mexico. Every morning started out with perfectly clear skies and by mid-afternoon clouds began to build up for the evening rainfall. After the rain, the air was clear and cool. It was delightful.

And photogenic.

Abiquiu, New Mexico
photographed 7.3.2024

footrace

 

Kids are hilarious. No matter if it’s cold or if it’s hot, they are always ready to race somebody. And of course their adult opponents will let them win.

Lubbock Pride
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024

free hugs

This couple made me happy and I hope that they were able to give plenty of mom- and dad-hugs that day.

Lubbock Pride
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024

not a phase

 

If you know me only as an adult – or only from social media – you might be surprised that I used to be shy. Painfully shy. It was ridiculous and I’ve worked hard to overcome it. But it’s still there, that stupid shyness, and even now there are things I have to practically talk myself into doing. Like asking people if I can take their photo.

So when I went to Pride the other day, I sort of worked my way into talking to people. The first photos I made were backs of people which was easy but then also started to seem dismissive and rude, particularly given the event that I was there for.

So I did it. I talked to people. I asked about their hair, the slogan on their shirt, how they were holding up in the heat. And then after a chat, I’d ask if I could take there photo. Everyone I asked said yes. And I came away completely unharmed.

Lubbock Pride
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024

that bucket of wheels

I do not need one single thing more inside my house. Really. It’s good the way it is.

But if any of you need a big bucket of wheels, let me know and I’ll tell you where these are.

Bryan, Texas
photographed 6.13.2024