I thought 2025 was an ok year for my photography, until I sat down to reflect on the work. It turns out it was a decently good and productive time!
12 photography lessons from 2025
in journal
Drowned Forest, XV
in photographs
Oregon, November 2025.
From the video I took a random exit and found photography heaven.
Train and snow, I
in photographs
Indiana, November 2025.
From the video This was intense.
Snow lamp at night, I
in photographs
Indiana, December 2025.
Snowy pond, V
in photographs
Indiana, November 2025.
From the video This was intense.
This was intense
in journal
The first snow of the season here in Indiana came in force. We got several inches and I loved every second of it.
Late at night
in photographs
Oregon, November 2025.
From the video I wasn't ready to leave.
Monument to Colorado, XI
in photographs
Colorado, November 2025.
From the video I let AI plan my 2,200-mile photography road trip across the country.
Des Moines
in photographs
Iowa, November 2025.
From the video I let AI plan my 2,200-mile photography road trip across the country.
The last of the bison
in photographs
Iowa, November 2025.
From the video I let AI plan my 2,200-mile photography road trip across the country.
I let AI plan my 2,200-mile photography road trip across the country
in journal
My photography road trip across the country comes to an end. In this last episode, I let the AI plot the route back home. I asked it to highlight some lesser-know spots along the way that I could photograph, and the results were... interesting.
Sierra Motel
in photographs
California, November 2025.
Dune
in photographs
Death Valley, California, November 2025.
From the video Caught in a rainstorm in Death Valley.
Foggy course, I
in photographs
Indiana, December 2025.
Road Closed, I
in photographs
Death Valley, California, November 2025.
From the video Caught in a rainstorm in Death Valley.
Zabriskie, II
in photographs
Death Valley, California, November 2025.
From the video Caught in a rainstorm in Death Valley.
Caught in a rainstorm in Death Valley
in journal
The forecast had some rain for Death Valley National Park, so I immediately booked a campsite. I was hoping for some rare conditions in the park, and I did get some of that. The consequences were a bit unexpected, though.
Columbia Gorge, XXVII
in photographs
Oregon, October 2025.
From the video How to photograph a waterfall ~ from the Columbia River Gorge.
This lens might finally retire my beloved Tamron 28-200mm
in journal
For the last few months, I've been using the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8. It's a wonderful lens, but it comes with serious drawbacks. Will it replace my all-time favorite Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6?
Bodie Ghost Town
in photographs
California, November 2025.
From the video Photographing the ancient landscapes of Eastern California.