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helpful information

Well, ok.

But what are you actually supposed to do with this information?

near Lawton, Oklahoma
photographed 8.18.2022

dust bowl

The thing is that sometimes I can almost talk myself into thinking I can shoot from the passenger side of the car.

And the other thing is that is almost never the best solution*. For example, there’s no way to see this particular angle of the Dust Bowl unless you’re standing on the sidewalk.

Tulsa, Oklahoma
photographed 4.21.2024

*One exception: the meth-y parts of Albuquerque are not at all pedestrian-friendly.

hydromelized!

Y’all! They’re hydromelized!! HYDROMELIZED!! Isn’t that the best news ever?

Also, what even is hydromelized? That squashed-looking donut? The coffee? The letters on the sign?

Lawton, Oklahoma
photographed 9.18.2024

red castle

 

This was the view from our vacation rental in Edinburgh. I wonder if that construction situation on the left side is finished and how soon I ought to go back to get another photo…

Edinburgh, Scotland
photographed 11.2.2023

abbey strand (with rain)

I didn’t actually even own an umbrella until I was 19 years old and was moving from Lubbock to a wetter locale for college. And then I went someplace even wetter for grad school, where I know for sure I kept umbrellas in my car all the time. But then I came back to Lubbock and probably don’t quite recall how to open an umbrella. And when I went to Scotland last year, I didn’t even take an umbrella with me. I’m not a total idiot – I had a waterproof coat with a hood and anyway how can you hold an umbrella AND use a camera?

near Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh, Scotland
photographed 11.2.2023