Bronze Compass

Middle aged white lady carrying a blue poster board sign with the words SEE YOU AT NUREMBERG FUCKERS

Froze my ass off at the Iowa City anti-ICE rally, but it was worth it

First challenge with the Chuzhao toy camera. JPEG only, square format, noticeable magenta shift. Pocket-sized and reflex-style framing. Workflow is clunky (microSD pull + Lightroom Mobile) Fun limits.

#Chuzhao #ToyCamera #PhotoChallenge #JPEG #SquareFormat #Photography #Experiment #Process

Details and patterns — small moments, quiet textures, and the kind of beauty that hides in plain sight.
#Photography #Seattle #BronzeCom

Been shooting, just not posting.
No waterfalls on Poo Poo Point Trail — just color, wind, and laughter between the trees.
#PNW #Photography #BronzeCompass

Covered the “No Kings” protest today in Seattle.
No violence — just color, satire, and conviction.
Call it absurd, call it art, but it’s undeniably American.
#Seattle #Photojournalism #BronzeCompass #NoKings

There’s a lot going on tonight — you can feel it.
For now, this snapshot will have to hold the space until I give tomorrow’s photos the time they deserve.
#Seattle #SpaceNeedle #Photography #Night

A rare #dayjob moment, mentoring an aspiring PAO assistant.
Handed him my Nikon Z to replicate my shot (vanity, I know). He couldn’t, and that’s the point.
We don’t take photos; we make them.
Big thanks to Lumen Field for letting us share the story.
#Photography #Mentorship #NikonZ #Seattle

Photography isn’t just art, it’s intention.
This shot at Wallace Falls State Park was made with my Fujifilm and an old-school star filter I found in Japan. No shortcuts, just patience and light.
#Fujifilm #WallaceFalls #Photography #BronzeCompass #PNW

There’s something timeless about taping magazine pages to a wall.
I used to do it, dreaming I’d be in those photos one day.
Now I take them, and maybe one day, someone will hang one of mine.
#Creativity #Photography #Inspiration #Legacy #Fatherhood

Not my shot—Ty’s. We hiked Wallace Falls State Park (WA). I handed him the camera; he stacked two ND filters and ran a 1-minute exposure. Nailed it. Proud dad moment. #WallaceFalls #PNW #LongExposure #Photography #Fatherhood #Mentorship

Rows of guitars, a quiet hum, and a kid chasing his first sound.
Fatherhood’s funny like that, you don’t pass down your rhythm, you just help them find theirs.

#Fatherhood #Photography #Music #BronzeCompass #Seattle

There’s something humbling about standing in an elevator, heading to a doctor who actually wants to help you heal. For years, I was taught to “tough it out.” Now, I’m learning that healing takes courage too.

#Healing #Transition #BronzeCompass #VeteranLife #Photography #Reflection

it’s about boundaries.
Light only becomes shape when it’s framed.
Still experimenting with simplicity.

#Photography #Minimalism #LightAndShadow #BronzeCompass #Seattle #ArtInFocus

Quick trip to Guitar Center with my son turned into an alleyway find. Graffiti’s one of those raw art forms — misunderstood but magnetic. I’ve met artists mid-spray before; a nod’s all it takes. Respect among creators.

#Photography #StreetArt #Seattle #ArtLife #BronzeCompass

When the moon eats your eye mid-run…
Winter’s coming, and Seattle’s cooling off, but I’m ready for the early hours, orange skies, quiet streets, and that perfect pre-dawn glow. Bedtimes may come early, but the photos make it worth it.

#Photography #Seattle #NightRun #LightAndShadow #PNW #moon #luna

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

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Wallace Falls, WA., proof that nature composes better than we ever could.
This marks the start of a collaboration series with my son, stories in light, shadow, and reflection.

#Photography #WallaceFalls #BronzeCompass #PNW #Nature #FatherAndSon #naturephoto

Life’s shifting a bit, but I’m still shooting, still seeing. Sometimes that’s all you can do — keep the lens open and the focus steady.

#photography #growth #resilience #creativity #focus

Late post no context

Two months of keto + 4 miles/day = real change. I feel lighter, stronger, and more grounded. A brilliant female naval officer once told me: “Our haters are our motivators.” She was right. 2 miles down, 2 more tonight.

#running #mentalhealth #motivation #growth #resilience #fitness

You will be missed

With so much noise in the headlines, I’m looking at the small things. A carved New Zealand fishhook from a friend reminds me: we say “don’t miss the forest for the trees,” but sometimes the tree is the point. We’re all part of the same pattern. #Details #Photography

After a dentist visit (face like a pumpkin), I’d put my gear away. Walking home through Queen Anne, I saw this tree lit perfectly. Shot it on my iPhone. Sometimes the best tool is the one you already have. #Seattle #iPhone #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay

Testing interval shooting on the Seattle skyline. One-minute exposure, telephoto lens, high f-stop. Too crisp, next time I’ll use ND filters + lower aperture for more isolation. Every experiment teaches. #Seattle #Photography #Night #LongExposure #Learning

Today’s project took me outside my comfort zone: a two-hour time-lapse of Lake Union.

#Photography #Timelapse #Seattle #Experiment #Learning #Growth #Focus #Process #VisualStorytelling #DJIOsmo #Cinematography

Sounders vs. Whitecaps. Rivalry, fire, and a stadium alive with energy. What I love most? Seattle isn’t just a city—it’s a statement. Known for standing firmly against fascism, and living it out in culture and community. This is my city. #Seattle #Sounders

Today’s #dayjob moment: HMC Brandon Newman presented the All-American Bowl jersey to Matt Ludwig of Billings West HS. The All-American Bowl celebrates athletic excellence, leadership, and character while connecting communities with the Navy.
#AllAmericanBowl #USNavy #ForgedByTheSea #Montana

Running late on my post because I’m off to Big Sky Country, Montana. Got a tarmac view of a pilot inspecting the plane—reminded me of flight deck checks. Different settings, same focus: safety first. #Aviation #Montana #Travel

Why call a photo “pedestrian”? The 50mm lens shows the world as our eyes see it—that’s not boring, that’s truth. Some of my best shots weren’t created, just noticed. Share what moves you, even if it feels ordinary.

#Seattle #SpaceNeedle #iPhone
#photoaday #iphonephotography #Street #photography

Pulled an 8-min long exposure last night in Seattle. Two ND filters, f/16, ISO 200. Loved the light trails, but rookie error: forgot RAW. Even mistakes teach you something. I’ll be back with my workhorse lens soon.
#Photography #Fujifilm #Seattle #peakdesign #night #city #LearnPhotography #photo