It’s possible that the precedent for snippets or summaries in search and suggestion engines is creating mass confusion. Low-quality, autogenerated metadata, and particularly the metadata generated on digital images in those snippets, may be the crux of the confusion.

Ongoing work from Seattle and travels around the West Coast of the USA.

I grew-up in Oregon and often return. The state has a diverse topography but is often associated with the now-threatened, lush-green forests.

This recap of my year is, of course, different than everyone else’s. It is what I observed during various forays and from my perspective.

Salmon are the iconic fish of the Pacific Northwest of the USA. And, many species of salmon are endangered. My interest in the fisheries, science, and cultural issues was piqued…

Today is meaningful regardless of whether it’s called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day, regardless of if you have a holiday, and regardless of your cultural frame of reference.

I’ll be speaking at the 2023 Taxonomy Boot Camp Conference about metadata quality.

The summer of 2023 has continued to be a time of reflection. While smoky and hot on occasion, there have been stretches of pleasant days. I was able to navigate the highways and passes various times en route to new and familiar views.

Two 12”x18” silver gelatin prints of the Winberry Tree-sit in 2001 are on display at White Lotus Gallery in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

It's worth reflecting on the evolution of archives after 20 years of work with quickly changing technologies. The experience is invaluable as I make decisions and gives context to why I make specific recommendations.

The human impact on the land in undeniable. Landscapes of the American Northwest and Southwestern Canada are pristine despite the presence of humans, in some ways more than others.

It’s been a fantastic summer in Seattle, from the MLB All-Star Week to a Latin American music festival and blue-sky days on the water.

An urban hike poses a variety of options for anyone interested in sightseeing, exercise, exploration, or simply clearing the mind.

I'll be at the Photo Zine and Book Fair at the Photographic Center Northwest (900 12th Avenue in Seattle) on Saturday, August 12th from 12-5pm.