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Kent Porter

@kpphotos.bsky.social

Photojournalist with the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Proud dad of a great son. Fire photographer, avid wx geek and storm chaser.

1,632 Followers  |  141 Following  |  346 Posts  |  Joined: 15.11.2024
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Say what you will about the incoming rain in NorCal, but spring is closer than you think. The early mustard cover crop growth is hands down the best I’ve seen in years in Sonoma and Napa Counties. #kentporterphotography @pressdemo.bsky.social #photojournalusm

09.02.2026 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Difficult to compete with the Super Bowl in a daily newspaper, so here’s a few images which weren’t published (online though) from Saturday’s North Bay League qualifying wrestling tournament in Santa Rosa. #kentporterphotography @pressdemo.bsky.social #photojournalism

09.02.2026 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to the pic, brother.

02.02.2026 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wait, I thought football was over.

01.02.2026 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Out of a total of 571 RAWS sites in NorCal, 57 stations are nearly at red flag criteria, while another 12, below, in the Mayacamas Mountains, are in RF criteria. The fuel moistures are very high, so fire threat is very low. Still, offshore wind is an equalizer of sorts.

25.01.2026 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice image. Love the B&W.

23.01.2026 04:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A substorm #auroraborealis over Clear Lake, California, Monday evening. #kentporterphotography #photojournalism

20.01.2026 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No, it’s obvious he’s in a very difficult position. The camera is ancillary.

17.01.2026 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And that’s your first reaction?

17.01.2026 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was 69Β° where I made the photos. Short sleeve weather.

17.01.2026 05:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I guess it was a case of lightening after the lights came back on.

16.01.2026 06:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep

15.01.2026 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The SpaceX Dragon leaves a plasma trail as it re enters Earths atmosphere over Geyserville, Ca., early Thursday morning in Sonoma County. @pressdemo.bsky.social #photojournalism #kentporterphotography

15.01.2026 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

It was 10Β° above normal in the hills in the Mayacamas and outside of Sonoma County’s valleys.

14.01.2026 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nov. and Dec., in Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties were warm. Thinking photographically down the road, I hit Lake Mendo and Lake Pillsbury for a before pic. Luckily, late Dec. and early Jan. mitigated low lake levels. Dec (and Nov-Dec) 2025 were the warmest on record for Western U.S.

14.01.2026 06:43 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I spy @fuzyjoe.bsky.social

12.01.2026 06:05 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Coastal range experiencing offshore flow at higher elevations, with temps boosted and low RH. Fire danger really low because you know, all the precipitation, so not a lot of worries. Septanuary?

12.01.2026 05:43 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Ugh. Glad your safe.

07.01.2026 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Curious as to how you were treated today.

07.01.2026 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

2025 seems so long ago.

04.01.2026 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have a headache, does that count?

04.01.2026 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

At last, the 49ers figured out fireworks look better when the sun goes down.

04.01.2026 04:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last but not least…

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Cont…

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It’s the time of year when photographers take stock of what they made during the past 365 days. Here are some of my favorites.

30.12.2025 03:51 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

There’s always 20% chance of anything.

25.12.2025 07:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Take your pick.

25.12.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I would expect nothing less, brother.

25.12.2025 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0