Chris Freitag

A blurred view of trees and lights, suggesting motion, with a clear side mirror reflecting a scenic horizon and clouds.

A dramatic sunset is visible over mountain silhouettes, with vibrant orange and yellow hues blending into clouds. A bare tree stands in the foreground, adding depth to the scene.

Driving Toward Dusk

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A black lab stands on the shore, gazing at a calm lake during sunset. The sky features vibrant pink and purple hues, reflecting on the water's surface.

Surveyor of the Wild

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A coastal scene featuring a misty beach with gentle waves and distant rock formations, framed by dark silhouettes of conifer trees. The atmosphere is tranquil and atmospheric, suggesting an overcast day.

Overlook
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Nearly everything I post is from the day before. I was just in Oregon M-Th this week. Sometimes I remember to post older work, but I go out almost daily.

A dark, foggy road bends through a shadowy forest, with tall trees on either side partially obscured by mist. The atmosphere is eerie and subdued.

Around the Bend
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A serene beach scene at dusk featuring a Haystack Rock silhouette. Two figures walk along the shoreline, and the water reflects soft pastel colors in the sky.

A serene coastal scene featuring rocky cliffs framing a misty beach. A ship’s light is partially obscured by fog, casting a soft glow over the ocean waves and reflecting on the wet sand. The atmosphere is tranquil and moody.

A misty coastal scene featuring rocky cliffs on the right, with waves crashing against the shore. The sky is overcast, creating a serene and moody atmosphere. A few birds are visible in the distance.

A tall waterfall cascading down rocky terrain, surrounded by lush green trees and bare branches. The water appears misty and vibrant, contrasting with the dark rock and foliage.

Oregon coast, day 3 (last day)
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A coastal scene at dawn featuring a beach with wet sand reflecting the sky, characterized by soft hues of blue, pink, and purple. Silhouetted rock formations are visible in the background, along with a distant coastline and gentle waves.

A misty beach scene featuring distant houses along the shoreline and a forested hill in the background. Two figures walk near the water's edge, with driftwood scattered across the sandy beach. The atmosphere is tranquil and hazy.

A winding road curves through a landscape silhouetted by trees against a vibrant sunrise sky featuring shades of pink and orange.

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter hovers over ocean waves, with a rescuer being lowered via a rope to assist in a rescue mission.

Oregon coast, day 2
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Thank you

A dense forest scene shrouded in fog, featuring tall evergreen trees flanking a narrow path that disappears into the mist. The atmosphere is dark and moody.

A turbulent ocean scene featuring large waves crashing against a rocky outcrop under a gray sky. The overall atmosphere appears moody and dramatic.

A foggy coastal scene featuring a rocky shore lined with dense trees. The atmosphere is misty, with a muted color palette, creating a serene and tranquil mood.

A dark and moody landscape featuring a coastline shrouded in mist and waves, with a silhouette of a pine tree in the foreground. The scene captures a serene yet mysterious atmosphere, with cloudy skies and a tranquil ocean.

Oregon coast, day 1
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A tall, angular skyscraper with a striped facade is illuminated against a dark sky, casting a sharp shadow. Surrounding buildings are partially visible, contributing to a dramatic black-and-white urban landscape.

Perspective

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A dimly lit staircase leads downward, with a "KEEP OUT" sign hanging on the railing. The scene is monochromatic, highlighting the shadows and textures of the walls and steps.

Nothing For You Here
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An industrial facility at night, featuring a large smokestack with a plume of smoke, illuminated by outdoor lights. The structure includes various pipes and platforms, set against a dark sky.

Steampunk

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Large chunks of ice float near the shore of a lake, colored gold by the sunrise.

Glass

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A lens sitting face up in a sun lit scene.

Slightly looking down into the lens, a reflection of a camera can be seen in the bottom edge.

The reflection of hands holding a camera can be seen in the top glass of the lens, with a repeating mirrored pattern.

A closeup of the reflection of the hands and camera repeating within the lens.

Event Horizon

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A power pole stands at an intersection under the feint colors of the Northern Lights while the light streaks of a truck pass through the long exposure.

Northern Lights
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Thank you

A mirrored building, reflecting the sunrise, and the trees around it.

Mystery Box

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Self portrait holding the camera, the focus is on the dust in the mirror, rather than the subject.

A close-up of a person holding a Fujifilm camera, with a reflection visible in a mirror. The camera features a silver and black design with "Fujinon Aspherical Lens" on the front. The background is out of focus.

The Upside Down

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Thank you

The sunrise over a lake, just before coming over the horizon. The colors go from orange to yellow to pink to purple to blue, with the crescent moon in the center.

Spectrum

I am particularly happy with this image because I was standing on the shore, asking myself if I could capture the brilliant colors I was seeing. I barely made any edits, these were the colors.

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Line of taillights going down a long road heading toward a majestic mountain range with glowing orange light of dusk in the sky.

Mile High Commute
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I know people chase engagement but I’ve had a long career in design and also know how some people are gatekeepers. If you don’t adhere to the rules they establish then you’re not “real”

Saw a post that said “just because you own a camera doesn’t make you a photographer.”

I don’t do this often but when the information is presented and I’m forced to think about it, I wonder why so many people care what other people are doing.

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You got another thing coming

Watching these football games and every ad break is dominated by pharmaceutical and gambling ads. The one thing they have in common is they’re not good for anyone. #nfl

A transit bench with stained glass under a pedestrian bridge in front of a colorful early morning sky.

A pedestrian bridge over a highway under a colorful morning sky.

Looking down the corridor of a pedestrian bridge, the bright colors of the sunrise illuminating the walkway.

The end of the walkway view of the colorful morning sunrise.

Morning Stroll

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A tiled outdoor walkway appears to go through the glass and into the space inside.

A covered walkway with light coming in through the spaces on the left, casting deep shadows.

Perspective

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Part snow, part high ISO

Bare tree branches silhouetted against a dark background of storm clouds. The sunlight is briefly breaking through the clouds.

Coming Through

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A crane stands in the dark during a snow storm, its lights shining brightly in the early morning darkness.

Early Riser

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