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Tenkara USA's Iwana rod with line holder, Black and White

Tenkara Fly Fishing: Minamalistic Japanese Style of Fishing. Why it’s for you and how to do it

I’ve had a lot of people ask me about Tenkara when they see me fishing with this weird pole, so as an answer, I present to you a guide of everything you need to know to become a Tenkara angler, including general background information, tips, resources, and my favorite instructional videos. Why Tenkara? Well, its [...]

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Holding a Fresh Caught Wyoming Trout, Black and White

A little spring fishing in the Laramie Valley…

With Wyoming snow pack down to 22% of the average, the fishing season this spring seems to be starting much earlier compared to last years record breaking 220% of average snow pack that made the rivers rage for what seemed like a never-ending spring runoff that ran through most of the mountain summer. The pass [...]

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Morning Rain on the Face of a Pansy, Black and White

Spring has officially arrived

Well, spring has officially come early to Wyoming — about a month or two earlier than last year! The flowers on the prairies are blooming already, and spring rains are turning everything green again. It always amazes me how persistent life can be out on the harsh high plains around Wyoming.  No matter how long, grueling, cold, and bitterly windy [...]

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Our Moon, Up Close

Perigee Supermoon

“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” – The Buddha Siddharta The perigee super moon was on Saturday, and people in all places turned their heads to the sky and paid just a little bit more attention to our own moon that night. The moon looked bigger than normal, [...]

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Self Reflection in Mr. Frog-2

Spring is here, and I am back!

I’ve been pretty pre-occupied lately with life, so I thought I’d share a recent self-portrait to prove that I am still around! I recently defended my masters thesis in Geology this week, and in another few weeks I will have ample time and plan on taking the summer to explore, live, and photograph! The frogs [...]

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Morning Sun through a Snow Storm from Laramie, Wyoming, Black and White-2

Morning Sun through a Snow Storm from Laramie, Wyoming, Black and White

I woke up to about 6 inches of fresh snow in Laramie (!) and decided to go on a long walk with my dog along the creek in town as the powder was falling. I’ll leave you with this poem to express my morning. Fresh snow can be so beautiful if you can overcome the warmth of [...]

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Field Notes

Tenkara USA's Iwana rod with line holder, Black and White
Tenkara Fly Fishing: Minamalistic Japanese Style of Fishing. Why it’s for you and how to do it

Jan 14, 2013 | Discuss

I’ve had a lot of people ask me about Tenkara when they see me fishing with this weird pole, s…

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Tips and Tutorials

Getting a new angle on classic photo spots

Oct 24, 2009 | 4 Comments

When photographic classic scenes, it is often temping to simply take the shot and walk away. Sometim…

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Gear Junkie

Tenkara USA's Iwana rod with line holder, Black and White
Tenkara Fly Fishing: Minamalistic Japanese Style of Fishing. Why it’s for you and how to do it

Jan 14, 2013 | Discuss

I’ve had a lot of people ask me about Tenkara when they see me fishing with this weird pole, s…

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The Morning Hatch

Tenkara USA's Iwana rod with line holder, Black and White
Tenkara Fly Fishing: Minamalistic Japanese Style of Fishing. Why it’s for you and how to do it

Jan 14, 2013 | Discuss

I’ve had a lot of people ask me about Tenkara when they see me fishing with this weird pole, s…

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Notes From The Intellectual Archive

Arm of the Milky Way, WY
Netflix Instant Documentaries to Expand Your Knowledge

Jan 31, 2012 | Discuss

  “The human mind is not capable of grasping the Universe. We are like a little child ent…

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