A Hike Up San Jacinto
Angie LaPaglia and I took a tram up to 8,516 feet and hike the 12 mile round trip to Mount San Jacinto at the altitude of 10,834 feet. The mountain is located near Palm Springs, CA.
San Jacinto
Angie LaPaglia and I took a tram up to 8,516 feet and hike the 12 mile round trip to Mount San Jacinto at the altitude of 10,834 feet. The mountain is located near Palm Springs, CA. There’s a hiker’s cabin just below the peak with extra supplies scattered around it like a religious alter. Hikers leave them in tribute and anyone in need is welcome to take what they want. There’s a log book and even two bunkbeds. There were two sleeping bags while we were there. The altitude sickness made the ascension tough. The decent was a nice relaxing walk down. We needed that.
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Nasty Women
My poet girlfriend, Angie LaPaglia, has been working on other ways for people to enjoy poetry. She’s been exploring the merging of poetry with visual art. She wrote and constructed this incredible piece for the Nasty Women Show at Current Studio in OKC.
Power at the Nasty Women exhibition
My poet girlfriend, Angie LaPaglia, has been working on other ways for people to enjoy poetry. She’s been exploring the merging of poetry and visual art. Her past attempts were constructed in a way that could only be enjoyed but never owned. Her latest attempt, Power, breaks from her past explorations. She wrote and constructed this incredible piece that consists of a four-line poem hand cut into a large sheet handmade paper. The piece is currently on display at the Nasty Women exhibition at Current Studio.The exhibition continues through July 30.
The Nasty Women exhibition is at Current Studio in Oklahoma City. The show features 74 local, national, and international artists. Funds raised in Oklahoma City benefit the OKC Artists for Justice. Exhibition was curated by Kelsey Karper and romy owens and will feature 2D, 3D, video, spoken word, and performance art. This group exhibition, like all Nasty Women exhibitions, serves to demonstrate solidarity among artists who identify with being a Nasty Woman in the face of threats to roll back women's rights, individual rights, and abortion rights. This is an unapologetically feminist exhibition.
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The Rock Rooms on a Work Day
Our friend Amberlee came in from Portland, OR and De Cooper and I finally got her through the Rock Rooms on a work day. When We failed to get her though them 18 months ago before she moved. We owed her. It was good to see my friend again.
The Rock Rooms on a Work Day
Our friend Amberlee came in from Portland, OR and De Cooper and I finally got her through the Rock Rooms on a work day. When We failed to get her though them 18 months ago before she moved. We owed her. It was good to see my friend again.
The Slide
Angie, Claire, and I tried to go in the back way to the Rock Rooms. We never made it, but we discovered a lot of hidden treasures.
The Slide
Angie, Claire, and I tried to go in the back way to the Rock Rooms. We never made it, but we discovered a lot of hidden treasures.
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The Rock Rooms in 35mm
These shots are a bit of a departure from most of my photos. I focused more on the hikers and less on our environment on this hike. I hope you enjoy.
The Rock Rooms in 35mm
These shots are a bit of a departure from most of my photos. I focused more on the hikers and less on our environment on this hike. I hope you enjoy.
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Red Dirt Ball
Every Memorial Day weekend, Medicine Park, Oklahoma has a music festival called The Mayor’s Red Dirt Ball. I enjoyed it with some of my folks.
The Mayor’s Red Dirt Ball
Every Memorial Day weekend, Medicine Park, Oklahoma has a music festival called The Mayor’s Red Dirt Ball. I enjoyed it with some of my folks.
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Rock Climbing Mount Scott
My first time rock climbing. Stacy Terry was the teacher. Lisa Middleton, her son Spencer Thurman, and myself were the students. We climbed a wall in the Wichita Mountains on the northwest side of Mount Scott. It was another glorious day in my church.
My First Rock Climbing Experience
My first time rock climbing. Stacy Terry was the teacher. Lisa Middleton, her son Spencer Thurman, and myself were the students. We climbed a wall in the Wichita Mountains on the northwest side of Mount Scott. It was another glorious day in my church. I hope this is not my last time rock climbing. I mean, I bought shoes and a harness. Man those shoes are uncomfortable.
I’ve marked the exact location in the map below if you ever want to try it yourself.
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A trip to the Diving Board
some black & white shots from my March 12, 2017 hike with Lisa, her son Spencer, and my friend Rachel in my home away from home, The Wichita Mountians.
hiking to the Diving Board
Some black & white shots from my March 12, 2017 hike with Lisa, her son Spencer, and my friend Rachel in my home away from home, The Wichita Mountians. We did a little hike to the western edge of the refuge. Spencer starting getting sick and he and his mother had to find their way back. Rachel and I continued. It was another amazing hike.
Opt Outside 2016
I passed a Walmart on the way home from our Thanksgiving dinner and there was this long line of cars. My stepmother works there and she had to cut our holiday short to go work. We protested Black Friday and opted out.
Opt Outside on Black Friday 2016
I passed a Walmart on the way home from our Thanksgiving dinner and there was this long line of cars. My stepmother works there and she had to cut our holiday short to go work. We protested Black Friday and opted out.
I'm protesting Black Friday and opting out. #OptOutside was started last year by REI an outdoor retailer. They close all their stores, and pay their employees for the day off; and encourage them and their customers to do something outside. It's a marketing campaign sure, but I believe it's doing something good. I want to be a part of that so I will OptOutside today.
Introducing some newbs to Crab Eyes
Claire brought some family from Maryland who were visiting for Thanksgiving. De Cooper brought the new pups. Mountain Jesus appeared.
Introducing some newbs to Crab Eyes
Claire brought some family from Maryland who were visiting for Thanksgiving. De Cooper brought the new pups. Mountain Jesus appeared.
Apple & Pear
I never know how to introduce these pictures. It was another wonderful day in the Wichita Mountains. It's beautiful there. I mean, that's one of the reasons myself and my wonderful group of friends like to spend time there.
Echo Dome to Apple & Pear
I never know how to introduce these pictures. It was another wonderful day in the Wichita Mountains. It's beautiful there. I mean, that's one of the reasons myself and my wonderful group of friends like to spend time there. We sweat and grunt and smile a lot. It brings me inner peace. I'm not alone.
The Chavez (sort of)
Six of us went up a route called "The Chavez" and only three of us made to the end.
The Chavez (sort of)
Six of us went up a route called "The Chavez" and only three of us made it to the end. Actually, it was the first half of "The Chavez" and we modified the descent. It was a gauntlet none the less. One of us ended up in the ER and 2 more took the easy trail down. It was one the toughest scrambles I've ever done.
Spanish Canyon in November
Shots from a small Saturday hike with my son and friends to Spanish Canyon in the Wichita Mountains.
Spanish Canyon in November
Shots from a small Saturday hike with my son and friends to Spanish Canyon in the Wichita Mountains.
A Rainy Day in Spanish Canyon
Six of us arrived to the trailhead on a rainy Sunday morning. We went for a hike anyway.
A Rainy Day in Spanish Canyon
Six of us arrived to the trailhead on a rainy Sunday morning. We went for a hike anyway.
Multiple Exposure
This was my first try at some double exposure retouching. I thought I'd share it.
Multiple Exposure
This was my first try at some double exposure retouching. I thought I'd share it.
Here are the two photos I combined.
A Hike with De Cooper
After my month away from the Wichita Mountains, De Cooper and I got in a couple of much needed hikes.
A Hike with De Cooper
After my month away from the Wichita Mountains, De Cooper and I got in a couple of much needed hikes.
The Slit Revisited in Color
These are a set of color photos from my 9-24-16 hike in the Wichita Mountains.
The Slit Revisited in Color
These are a set of color photos from my 9-24-16 hike in the Wichita Mountains. You can find the original blog post here.
The Slit Revisited
I hiked The Slit two months after getting stuck in a place called The Straight Up Squeeze. It was an experience that made start dieting the very next day. After 2 months, I made it through (even though there are no photos of it here). The following photos are of two beasts of the mountain — Claire Springer and Lisa Middleton.
The Slit Revisited
I hiked The Slit two months after getting stuck in a place called The Straight Up Squeeze. It was an experience that made start dieting the very next day. I got my redemption, I made it through The Straight Up Squeeze (even though there are no photos of it here). The following photos are of two beasts of the mountain whom accompanied me that day, Claire Springer and Lisa Middleton.
