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A. R. Connolly
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They/ Them - 📷 Photographer, 🖋️ Writer, 🎲 Game Dev, 🏳️‍🌈 Queer, ♿ Disabled, Based out of Spokane, WA, Opinions are my own

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There's this little house on a bit of back road. Every time I see it I'm amused at how neither the inhabitants or drivers know a thing about each other as the pass by.

I wonder what it holds within

#photography #spokane #pnw #backroad #mobile #photo #camera #hilltop #home #hillhouse

"Hill House"
A photo of a road leading around a hill. On top of the hill is a small home. The shot is taken from the passenger seat of a car and the hood of it can be seen. To one side of the road is tall green trees and to the other a large empty field. "Hill House - A.R. Connolly"
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Perspective is a wild thing, kind of like empathy. Shattered glass and broken plastic can tell quite a story.

"Someone's Worst Day"

#photography #mobile #photo #art #spokane #pnw #car #camera #dopeoplereadthese #creative #creativity #summer #mobilephotography #phone #phonephotography
A close up photo of a broken signal light resting on a sidewalk. In the background large chunks of plastic and metal, seemingly a bumper, can be seen. Bright sky, green trees, and sunlit concrete act as the backdrop for the remains of the collision. "Someone's Worst Day - A.R. Connolly"
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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I've messed with this one a few times but couldn't really get a feel that I liked. This evening I tried something different. Sometimes, a simple edit is best.

"For 509"

#photography #spokane #mobile #downtown #city #blackandwhite #pnw #nighttime #citylights
A photo of downtown Spokane in black and white. An enclosed bridge spans between two taller buildings and pin point lights stand out amongst the darkness. Several city and business signs stand out, including one in the top corner that can partially be read as "For...Property...509.315.2..." "For 509 - A.R. Connolly"
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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A flat tire take over yesterday & I missed the usual photo post. Have yesterday, today.

Early on in my delivery job I stopped for lunch on the side of the road. The whole time I kept staring at this hole in the wall.

"Exit 291"

#photography #pnw #spokane #roads #highway #signs #infrastructure
A photo of a highway sound wall from the residential side. A green sign can be seen through a large hole in the concrete. It rests sideways and seems to read "Exit 291." Chunks of stone are crumbled beneath the hole and to the road. What happened? A car accident maybe? "Exit 291 - A.R. Connolly"
October 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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No writing for today. Enjoy a photo instead.

I love the rain. Cold & heavy, light & warm, whatever really. The contrast of static image to sharp water was fun. I may have risked my camera, dunking it like that, but the shot was worth it.

"Rainy & Fuzzy"

#photography #rain #pnw #spokane #water
A photo of a rain covered road. The camera sits in a stream of running water that rushes towards the lens. Above the water the edge of the sidewalk, power lines, trees, and houses can be seen. The water looks clear and crisp but the rest of the image has a static quality to it. "Fuzzy & Rainy - A.R. Connolly"
October 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Between the shift in weather up here and a real busy, shifting schedule, I figured I'd share couple older shots today.

"Impressions (Two Bodies Lay Here)"
"Angles, Clocks, & Trees"

#photography #fall #winter #spokane #mobile #pnw #pacificnorthwest #park #city
A photo of wet, black asphalt. Across the blacktop is a strip of orange spray paint. One both ends of the visible line of paint are impressions of leaves that interrupt the orange. Outlines are left, like bodies. "Impressions (Two Bodies Lay Here) - A.R. Connolly" A photo of downtown Spokane, WA. An orange, brick clocktower stands at the center of the image. To the left a wall of concrete pulls the eye to the clock. On the right is a line of leafless trees. "Angles, Clocks, & Trees - A.R. Connolly"
October 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Playing with exposure. I like the overall aesthetic, but I definitely need a tripod and more practice to get what I'm looking for. Still neat though. I especially love the reflection in the hood.

"Light Play Highway"

#photography #mobile #night #highway #light #car #spokane #pnw #reflection
A photo of a two lane highway late at night. Most of the image is blurred, with semi formless clouds, a speed limit sign that's hard to read, and light trails of a passing car. The trails are reflected along the ground and the hood of the car where the photographer is sitting. "Light Play Highway - A.R. Connolly"
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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I think of the 200ish shots I've taken, this one may be my favorite. I'm really excited to get it properly scanned and play around with it.

Film has been an absolute joy to shoot with. It's reconnected me to my love of photography.

#photography #35mm #play #spokane #art #film #wip #canon #ae1
Film in Progress - Monroe Bridge Overlook
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Film Photo 🧵 2/3

Been thinking about sharing my "In Progress" work for Patreon or in general. Not sure how I'd do it, but it could be interesting. Enjoy more W.i.P. nonsense.

#photography #35mm #play #spokane #art #film #wip
Film in Progress - Downtown Spokane Film in Progress - Aged Stairs, Corroded Walls (Silent Hill) Film in Progress - Fire Tree and Stop
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Film Photo 🧵 1/3

Have some messy, unnamed, W.i.P shots that I just scanned/took photos of on my phone.

I love how the flash fucks with the image.

Play is part of creating! Fun is half the point! This was exactly what I needed today.

#photography #35mm #play #spokane #art #film #wip
Film in Progress - Church and Trees Film in Progress - Shoe on Balcony Film in Progress - Fenced Sidewalk
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Digital photography is just not doing it for me today. I have four rolls of film ready to go out and I'm just so excited & distracted by them. That said, have a rare weekend photo post.

"Old Bark on an Older Beach"

#photography #beach #mobile #PNW #cliff #mountain #rain #driftwood #photo
A picture of the coastline from a cliff. Most of the image is taken up by an up close piece of weathered wood. Long lines and smoothed bark seems to denote an old piece of washed up tree that's been worn by wind and water. Behind it is forest, ocean, and mountains that form the remainder of the coast. Old Bark on an Older Beach - A.R. Connolly
October 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Where do you think this strange little guy goes? Probably somewhere mundane, but I like the unsettling option more.

You've heard of "the sword in the stone", but what about "the door in the stone?"

"Door in Concrete"

#photography #camera #spokane #park #door #mobile #photo #photographer
A photo of an industrial looking door embedded in a swooping piece of concrete. It sits in a park at the edge of a river, plant life occasionally dotted around it. Over head dark grey clouds gather.
October 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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A parcel came today. Buried amongst ancient report cards and tarnished knick knacks was an absolute treasure.

I present to you, the greatest photo. We are going to frame it.
A stylized photo of OP from when they were a kid. They are wearing a karate gi and a large, orange, close up of their face takes up half the image.
October 9, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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Another night shot in some under construction housing development. Played with the color & contrast. It's not perfect, but it was fun. Exactly what art should be.

"Moth to a Flame"

#photography #mobile #contrast #night #color #car #lonely #lights #reflection #rain #photo #camera
A night time photo of a lit up street from the front seat of a car. The hood of the car reflects the streetlights ahead of it as water dots the metal. The street and sidewalks are paved but the earth around them is torn up & empty, ready for new construction. Ahead of the car are two street lamps, one far away and one closer. Both give off a reddish-yellow light that reflects off the soaked pavement. The entire image feels like the light has been edited a bit and the shadows made darker. It feels lonely and strange.
October 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Really enjoy how the streetlight behind me, the city lights in the background, & the headlights of an approaching car all mix. Also love the hidden drop off between the trees and power station.

"Infrastructure"

#photography #camera #mobile #night #light #infrastructure #road #powerstation #trees
A night time photo of a paved street with a covered manhole. A metal guard rail and a row of trees block drivers from a drop that can't be seen. A single yellow sign with an arrow pointing both ways sits just above the rail. Everything in the foreground is brighter than you might expect as the headlights of a car begin to enter the frame. Far in the background, the ambient light of the city backlights the silhouette of a power station.
October 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Driving early one morning & I stopped off at a random golf course. While not a fan of the sport, the view was pretty spectacular. The evening air was so brisk.

Morning, evening, who knows?

"Reflection of Golf Lake"

#photography #morning #lake #sunrise #light #reflections #sky #sundown
A photo of a lake with a mountain extending along the horizon. Trees and homes can be made out on the slopes. The lake is clear and full of mossy rocks. The water reflects the morning sky and the halo surrounding the sun. Wispy clouds part ways for a pair of planes that leave long trails behind them. The entire photo is shadowed as the sun rises from behind the hill. "Reflection of Golf Lake - A.R. Connolly"
October 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Crooked framing of a vertical frame that's framing a horizontal frame that's all being captured in the camera frame.

That's using the word "frame" way too many times

"Natural Framing"

#photography #PNW #mobile #nature #lake #mountain #trees #iphone #camera #framing #color #reflection
A photo of a lake taken from between two tree stumps, one grey and dark, the other brown and brighter. Moss clings to the area around the stumps and in the distance two tall trees bend up and outwards, framing the lake between them. The lake is bright blue from the reflected sky. Trees span the horizon, also reflected in the lake. "Natural Framing" - A.R. Connolly
September 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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There are definitely more but these were the four I played to absolute death.

Aria of Sorrow
Sonice Advance
Taken Advance
Fire Emblem
September 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Look at this box of #gardening books we found!!! We have no use for them, but saved them to go to Value Village or somewhere similar. If y’all know anyone around #Spokane who might have interest, let me know asap.
September 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Cool air, a dark sky, & comfortable silence all pierced by neon strips of light slicing across the trees.

"Night Lights"

#photography #lights #mobile #night #neon #camera
An image of a building from across a street. In front of the three story building are a number of trees in various stages of "fall." Those trees and the dark sky are illuminated by strips of neon green and blue lights. Several parking lot lights spill white light across the lower side of the building and a nearby park bench.
September 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Some of you might recognize this from an older post. I was working today & realized I wanted to play around with some B&W. I'll probably share the color one down the line too.

"A Pane Away"

#photography #shark #fish #aquarium #b&w #mobile
A shot taken from the inside of a glass tunnel in an aquarium. A school of fish swims by in on direction as other fish move into the edge of frame. Above, where the light is shining into the water a shark gently drifts by, its belly visible to the photographer. The image is in black and white.
September 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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So I started up Veilguard again
An image from Dragon Age: Veilguard. A person whose face is obscured by a comically large, full head covering, corvid mask.
September 18, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Excuse me whilst I put on a little fuck music.

The whole album absolutely slaps
September 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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I also found these on the trip though I didn’t buy them. I used to have one of the legs of Voltron that my grandmother’s friend found (alongside so many other dumpster dove treasures). The Risk box was the version we had before I was born. We replaced it eventually but…
A photo of a metal, fully assembled Voltron in a glass case. The cover of an old edition of Risk. Colored countries and continents are dotted with yellow, blue, and red plastic Roman numerals that represent army size.
September 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Anyways, I found some great art & bought a strategy guide. The older I get, the more I realize how important The Legend of Dragoon is to me creatively. It also reminds me of family as my sister helped my friend & I beat it.
The cover of a Prima strategy guide for The Legend of Dragoon. Three armored, winged warriors sit on the cover.
September 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM