Writer, Photographer, Traveler.

Photographer:

A camera opened my eyes to the world. It also opened many doors. I’ve been lucky.

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Sierra Nevada Mountains near Bishop, Ca.

I took a deep breath and immediately exhaled into my cupped hands trying desperately to bring back just enough sensitivity to my fingertips that I could manage the controls on the camera. I had about 30 seconds before I would have to repeat the exercise. It wasn’t the going numb that bothered me… it was the thawing afterwards that felt like needles under my fingernails I was desperately trying to avoid. Oh, and a nice photo would be great too.

Writer

Jack London, Ernest Hemingway, and Mark Twain, were required reading in school. I keep reading them today. A popular advice given to new writers resonates with me. It says “If you struggle to write about interesting things – put down your pen, and go do interesting things.” Hold my pen… I’ll be back for it later.

It’s 3 a.m. and I’m the last fare for the red eyed party town tuk-tuk driver. Our destination is 45 min away and under the full moon we ride towards the the temples of Angkor Wat (Cambodia) for a sunrise. The muslim prayers from a thousand men and women begin to echo in unison across the ponds as the first rays of sunlight break over the top of the jungle…

Traveler

Wonder-lust. Change is my only constant. Home is where memories are made and mine have been made all over the country. 1-2 years at a time. I’m back in the Pacific Northwest. I’m working towards something significant. A project that can travel with me… wherever that might lead. Wish me luck.

A few memories along the way…

Carl P.2024-12-14T21:29:25+00:00

SE Asia

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SE Asia

From the chaos that is Bangkok, to the peaceful rice fields hidden by mountain clouds in North Vietnam, to the Temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, every day was terrifyingly awesome.

Carl P.2024-12-14T21:32:45+00:00

Santa Domingo

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Santa Domingo

The powerfully spiced foods, the unabashidly boisterous music, and saturated colors that drip off the scenery nearly over stimulated my senses! Subtlety is not a concept practiced here.

Carl P.2021-03-07T03:46:08+00:00

NYC

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NYC

From accidentally arriving in Harlem after dark, to my AirBnB's "not so sure about this part of town" vibe, to trekking across Central Park in the morning fog with hardly a person around...

Carl P.2024-02-03T22:03:02+00:00

American West

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American West

You can't help but think about the American West Landscape when the words "road trip" are whispered... her open roads, fresh air, and beauty beckon to the hearts of everyone at some point.

Carl P.2017-11-15T18:55:40+00:00

Motorcycling the US

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Motorcycling the US

2.5 months, 21 states, 8500 miles of living out of dry bags... Simply Insane, but absolutely glorious! The sweltering heat in Florida finally took it's toll and the bike...

Carl P.2017-11-15T18:55:07+00:00

Costa Rica

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Costa Rica

I was using film, and I was dangerously close to firing blanks with this particular roll. Thankfully, the bird jumped on her shoulder and started playing with her hair. In that split second I ...

The sheet of water falling from the sky was heading straight for me. On one hand it made for a beautifully layered image with the distant mountains, on the other, I knew it was going to cost me my dignity as I sloshed back through the campground to my truck. On lookers from under their protective tarps and rv awnings looked on at me with sympathy. Little did they know I happily paid the price for the image captured.