Some of the photographs that matter most later are the ones that seem ordinary today. This Monday Motivation post explores why slowing down, noticing the details, and taking the photo can help preserve the stories and memories we may want to revisit years from now.
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Photography, Travel Tips
Arcadia combines modern Route 66 roadside architecture, public art and one of Oklahoma’s most recognizable historic landmarks. Oklahoma · Historic Route 66 · Road Trip Route 66 in Arcadia, Oklahoma: 3 Must-See Stops POPS 66 Soda Ranch, a 225-foot Centennial mural and the historic Arcadia Round Barn sit close enough together to create one of
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Photography, Road Trip, Street Art, US Travel Adventures
A childhood photograph from the top of Lombard Street has become a future travel mission: return to San Francisco, find the same viewpoint and recreate the image more than four decades later.
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Photography, US Travel Adventures
I first visited Alcatraz in 1983. Forty-two years later, seeing the island again from San Francisco Bay brought the memories back—and made me want to return with my old photograph in hand.
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Photography, US Travel Adventures
Great Smoky Mountains · Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Drive: What to See Without Hiking A photography-first guide to Newfound Gap Road, mountain streams, scenic pull-offs and wildlife just outside Gatlinburg. No Hiking Required Just Outside Gatlinburg Experience the Smokies from the Road There are places that you visit—and then there are places that stay
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Family Travel, Hiking & Nature, Outdoor Adventures, Photography
Learn how to take better aquarium photos with practical tips for reducing glare, photographing moving fish, choosing camera settings, using a smartphone, and capturing sharp, colorful images in low light.
A spontaneous stop in Jackson, Georgia, became a few hours of exploring Stranger Things murals, filming-location markers, and downtown Hawkins connections—with free parking and an easy walk around the square.
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Outdoor Adventures, Photography, Street Art, US Travel Adventures
Every photographer starts somewhere. After more than 30 years behind the camera, I’ve learned that growth comes from practice, curiosity, and taking the next shot.
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Photography
In 1995, I photographed a fishmonger inside Tokyo’s working Tsukiji Fish Market. Decades later, that simple travel photo has become a record of a market that no longer exists in the same form.
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International Adventures, Photography
The photograph does not have to impress anyone else to matter. Trust what catches your eye, take the picture, and preserve the details you want to remember.
Take the Picture—Even If No One Else Understands Why Read More »
Photography
Our stay at The Empress of Little Rock turned an overnight stop into one of the most memorable experiences of our Midwest road trip. Inside the restored 1888 Hornibrook Mansion, Victorian architecture, stained glass, a distinctive guest room, hidden spaces and quiet time on the porch made the hotel feel like a destination of its own.
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Architecture, Photography, Road Trip, Travel Tips, US Travel Adventures
Factory Obscura’s Mix-Tape turned an Oklahoma City road-trip stop into a hands-on exploration of light, sound, hidden details and locally created art. Here’s what I discovered, how long I’d allow and why your smartphone may be the best camera to bring.
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Architecture, Family Travel, Photography, Road Trip, US Travel Adventures