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Preparation beats luck anytime.
I get to travel a good deal, sometimes for work, sometimes for leisure, and I enjoy taking photos along the way.
I love using old Leica R lenses handed down from my dad with modern camera bodies (SL2-S, EOS 50D).
I get to travel a good deal, sometimes for work, sometimes for leisure, and I enjoy taking photos along the way.
I love using old Leica R lenses handed down from my dad with modern camera bodies (SL2-S, EOS 50D).
Germany, Deutsch, and we have several words. Colloquial language would be "das Feuerwehrauto", the technically accurate term would be "der Löschzug".
February 10, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Germany, Deutsch, and we have several words. Colloquial language would be "das Feuerwehrauto", the technically accurate term would be "der Löschzug".
My civil engineering background has scared off some contractors in the past.
One of those who worked for me during my home renovation told me his toughest customers to deal with were lawyers and teachers because they "knew better" about every detail of his scope all the time.
One of those who worked for me during my home renovation told me his toughest customers to deal with were lawyers and teachers because they "knew better" about every detail of his scope all the time.
February 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
My civil engineering background has scared off some contractors in the past.
One of those who worked for me during my home renovation told me his toughest customers to deal with were lawyers and teachers because they "knew better" about every detail of his scope all the time.
One of those who worked for me during my home renovation told me his toughest customers to deal with were lawyers and teachers because they "knew better" about every detail of his scope all the time.
I managed to dislocate my shoulder trying to put my high visibility coverall back on after having done my business on the toilet. Not a great experience in that little cubicle.
The shoulder had been damaged in a less embarrassing accident a few years earlier, so at least I knew what had happened.
The shoulder had been damaged in a less embarrassing accident a few years earlier, so at least I knew what had happened.
January 6, 2026 at 7:28 PM
I managed to dislocate my shoulder trying to put my high visibility coverall back on after having done my business on the toilet. Not a great experience in that little cubicle.
The shoulder had been damaged in a less embarrassing accident a few years earlier, so at least I knew what had happened.
The shoulder had been damaged in a less embarrassing accident a few years earlier, so at least I knew what had happened.
Creators handprints
The pewter factory of Royal Selangor in Kuala Lumpur commemorates their employees' long service by turning their handprints into art. Golden hands are awarded for 40 years of service.
#photography #travel #Malaysia #artisans
The pewter factory of Royal Selangor in Kuala Lumpur commemorates their employees' long service by turning their handprints into art. Golden hands are awarded for 40 years of service.
#photography #travel #Malaysia #artisans
December 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Creators handprints
The pewter factory of Royal Selangor in Kuala Lumpur commemorates their employees' long service by turning their handprints into art. Golden hands are awarded for 40 years of service.
#photography #travel #Malaysia #artisans
The pewter factory of Royal Selangor in Kuala Lumpur commemorates their employees' long service by turning their handprints into art. Golden hands are awarded for 40 years of service.
#photography #travel #Malaysia #artisans
Malaccan walkways
The streets of the old town of Malacca breathe its unique mix of cultures everywhere.
#photography #Malacca #Malaysia #travel #mundane
The streets of the old town of Malacca breathe its unique mix of cultures everywhere.
#photography #Malacca #Malaysia #travel #mundane
December 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Malaccan walkways
The streets of the old town of Malacca breathe its unique mix of cultures everywhere.
#photography #Malacca #Malaysia #travel #mundane
The streets of the old town of Malacca breathe its unique mix of cultures everywhere.
#photography #Malacca #Malaysia #travel #mundane
The #1 movie from when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 will go.
I'm getting mixed messages, depending on whether I look at the global box office or the local where I grew up. Let's focus on both having a happy ending, shall we?
I'm getting mixed messages, depending on whether I look at the global box office or the local where I grew up. Let's focus on both having a happy ending, shall we?
December 21, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The #1 movie from when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 will go.
I'm getting mixed messages, depending on whether I look at the global box office or the local where I grew up. Let's focus on both having a happy ending, shall we?
I'm getting mixed messages, depending on whether I look at the global box office or the local where I grew up. Let's focus on both having a happy ending, shall we?
That would be 20/20 on the modified scale. AOL wasn't really much of a thing where I came from.
Some things to add:
BMX bike
Dot matrix printer
Carbon copies
Terrestrial antenna for TV
Leaded fuel
Dictation tape recorder
Netscape Navigator
Microfiche reader
Portable blackboard
Slide rule
Some things to add:
BMX bike
Dot matrix printer
Carbon copies
Terrestrial antenna for TV
Leaded fuel
Dictation tape recorder
Netscape Navigator
Microfiche reader
Portable blackboard
Slide rule
December 16, 2025 at 9:49 AM
That would be 20/20 on the modified scale. AOL wasn't really much of a thing where I came from.
Some things to add:
BMX bike
Dot matrix printer
Carbon copies
Terrestrial antenna for TV
Leaded fuel
Dictation tape recorder
Netscape Navigator
Microfiche reader
Portable blackboard
Slide rule
Some things to add:
BMX bike
Dot matrix printer
Carbon copies
Terrestrial antenna for TV
Leaded fuel
Dictation tape recorder
Netscape Navigator
Microfiche reader
Portable blackboard
Slide rule
Back in the days of VHS I rewatched a lot of sword and sorcery style movies...
a young man stands in the woods with a sword attached to a tree
ALT: a young man stands in the woods with a sword attached to a tree
media.tenor.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Back in the days of VHS I rewatched a lot of sword and sorcery style movies...
Instigated by my family but always a pleasure to watch, no matter if in Japanese or dubbed in Mandarin or English, with subtitles for the former two.
a cartoon of a boy and a girl flying in the air
ALT: a cartoon of a boy and a girl flying in the air
media.tenor.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Instigated by my family but always a pleasure to watch, no matter if in Japanese or dubbed in Mandarin or English, with subtitles for the former two.
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
Neither Star Wars nor Star Trek... Time for a rewatch actually.
Neither Star Wars nor Star Trek... Time for a rewatch actually.
December 8, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
Neither Star Wars nor Star Trek... Time for a rewatch actually.
Neither Star Wars nor Star Trek... Time for a rewatch actually.
If you see this, post your black & white artwork. Yes, b/w photography counts.
#photography #b&w #abstract
#photography #b&w #abstract
November 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
If you see this, post your black & white artwork. Yes, b/w photography counts.
#photography #b&w #abstract
#photography #b&w #abstract
Not only did I have one of these packs made by Busch in the 1980s (shared with my siblings), but I think I saw it stored somewhere not too long ago...
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Not only did I have one of these packs made by Busch in the 1980s (shared with my siblings), but I think I saw it stored somewhere not too long ago...
Looking for the Gondor can now...
November 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Looking for the Gondor can now...
Morning mists rising
Arabian Ranches Golf course morning scenery
#photography #landscape #mundane #sunrise #golf
Arabian Ranches Golf course morning scenery
#photography #landscape #mundane #sunrise #golf
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Morning mists rising
Arabian Ranches Golf course morning scenery
#photography #landscape #mundane #sunrise #golf
Arabian Ranches Golf course morning scenery
#photography #landscape #mundane #sunrise #golf
It's so big and has so many balls!
October 25, 2025 at 4:36 AM
It's so big and has so many balls!
Tokyo Dreaming
Layered night cityscape combining a normal in focus shot with a bokeh shot of the same scene.
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #doubleexposure #travel #bokeh
Layered night cityscape combining a normal in focus shot with a bokeh shot of the same scene.
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #doubleexposure #travel #bokeh
October 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Tokyo Dreaming
Layered night cityscape combining a normal in focus shot with a bokeh shot of the same scene.
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #doubleexposure #travel #bokeh
Layered night cityscape combining a normal in focus shot with a bokeh shot of the same scene.
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #doubleexposure #travel #bokeh
Arteries of Urban Space
Tokyo night cityscape of the Arakawa river bridges
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #travel #night
Tokyo night cityscape of the Arakawa river bridges
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #travel #night
October 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Arteries of Urban Space
Tokyo night cityscape of the Arakawa river bridges
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #travel #night
Tokyo night cityscape of the Arakawa river bridges
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #travel #night
I honestly expected a Kaiju to appear any moment when I took this shot.
#photography #Japan #travel #Fujisan #Tokyo #mundane #Skytree #cityscape #bluehour
#photography #Japan #travel #Fujisan #Tokyo #mundane #Skytree #cityscape #bluehour
October 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I honestly expected a Kaiju to appear any moment when I took this shot.
#photography #Japan #travel #Fujisan #Tokyo #mundane #Skytree #cityscape #bluehour
#photography #Japan #travel #Fujisan #Tokyo #mundane #Skytree #cityscape #bluehour
September 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
September 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Lantern Glow
The lanterns spread a festive yet solemn atmosphere throughout the ground of Yasukuni Shrine.
#photography #travel #Japan #Tokyo #Yasukuni
The lanterns spread a festive yet solemn atmosphere throughout the ground of Yasukuni Shrine.
#photography #travel #Japan #Tokyo #Yasukuni
September 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Lantern Glow
The lanterns spread a festive yet solemn atmosphere throughout the ground of Yasukuni Shrine.
#photography #travel #Japan #Tokyo #Yasukuni
The lanterns spread a festive yet solemn atmosphere throughout the ground of Yasukuni Shrine.
#photography #travel #Japan #Tokyo #Yasukuni