Exploration with Culture
After a night’s rest, the men returned to the waters, this day wading into the flowing waters of the Olympic tributaries. Their STORMR foul-weather gear proved protective and durable as fishermen Simon Pollack and Skyler Vella threw flies before returning steelhead and salmon.
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Fishermen Simon Pollack and Skyler Vella reload and reseek the elusive steelhead within the Wild Olympics on a recent campaign for STORMR foul-weather gear.
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America has a gun problem. According to a Small Arms Survey in 2007 , 88 out of 100 Americans own a gun. That’s worthy of world domination. And after the latest elementary outbreak of gun violence in Sandyhook, Conn., questions continue to raise about the connections between guns, violent video games, and our American youth. Here are some images from an on-going project involving America’s young guns.
One mother I spoke with regarding the project declined to take part, but mentioned a story about her son. He was never permitted to play with toy guns. He wasn’t ever exposed to them in their household or on television. And she was unaware about any activities involving toy guns at their friends’ homes, but as soon as he reached a certain age where he began to develop his own personality, walk and make decisions on his own, something became apparent. When they would stroll on the beach or trek in the woods, the boy was instantly drawn toward sticks. These inanimate objects took on a life of their own. They became his toy guns. To this day she refuses to buy him any of these colorful plastic pieces.
When the United States military encourages their soldiers to play violent video games while on leave, and as the advent of drones is taking presence above foreign skies, it is intriguing how large the gaming industry has become. Not only is it exciting, competitive and imaginative, but it is also a fantasy world without consequences besides GAME OVER. From Mario Brothers to Grand Theft Auto, there has been an incredible evolution, blurring the lines of reality. America’s youth are also hooked.
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Kelly Foote is a good friend and amazing surfboard shaper. We have a few more projects in mind that we’re currently developing, so stay tuned. However, here’s a lil’ tid bit written up on Kelly’s unique shaping talent and killer lifestyle on the Olympic Peninsula in Coast Mountain Culture’s newest issue, along with a great shot of mine that fits the spread nicely. Well done Mr. Foote and thanks CMC!
The Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area north of Interstate 90 in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. The land of 700 lakes.
With the nearing end of the the summer, a north hemisphere-wide honey harvest is about to begin, and I’m feeling pretty damn excited. Longtime friend and fellow traveler Dennie P (aka D) stopped by and had the opportunity to check in on my hives. I’m hoping he’s hooked! He looks like it.
Location: BI, WA
Camera/Lens Specifics: Canon 5D MarkIII w/Canon EF 16-35mm 2.8L II USM Lens
35mm, 1/200 sec at ƒ/7.1, ISO 100, tripod.
Post: LR4 & Adobe PSCC
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) puts on two summer youth programs, bringing recently resettled refugees together into the American school system. Some have basic English skills, others have none. This is just the intro into their new life, from harm to home in the U.S.
I’ve had the pure joy of working with IRC’s Seattle Chapter since the start of 2013, connecting with a broad range of international community members around the Pacific Northwest region. June 20th, 2013 was none other then World Refugee Day where a handful of individuals received their United States Citizenship at a local art gallery in downtown Seattle, which exhibited art by IRC-sponsored refugees turned U.S. citizens. Here is a look at a naturalization ceremony, welcoming these newly-recognized U.S. citizens.
Spent a sunny summer day hiking to the base of The Brothers on the Olympic Peninsula, reaching just above the tree-line before running out of time. An hour and twenty minutes up to Lena Lake and then an additional three hours upwards. We passed below massive pines and wound through streams that disappeared beneath the riverbeds.
Here’s a look at the newest project, creating a youth group surviving in a post-apocalyptic world. Living as a nomadic family, these characters have bonded and divided up the tasks in order to hunt, cook, carry, prepare and maintain within a hostile world. They’re in constant threat, picking their way through a tattered landscape, foraging for their everyday amenities. Thank you to the Field’s family for participating and going along with my vision.
On the move
Portrait of the Water-Bearer
Portrait of the Fire-Carrier
Portrait of the Fire-Carrier II
The Hunter and The Hunted
Eagle Eyes
The Kill
Portrait of The Hunter
The Pool of the Un-Drinkable
Spotted
Fishing the Uninhabitable
Alone and Surviving
Portrait of the Warrior
Portrait of the Warrior II
The End of Innocence
Back to the Woods
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