Year in Review

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A few of the remaining coastal redwoods provide a glimpse into how a pristine forest might appear in Northern California, USA, on November 19, 2023.

J.R. rests on the summer evening of June 22, 2023 in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Logs and living trees remain on October 16, 2023 after the Lionshead fire of 2020 in Oregon, USA.

The Up Up Up Crane Truck Circus performs near Bellingham, Washington State, USA on June 27, 2023.

Dusk at the ferry terminal on July 8, 2023 in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Skateboarding at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle, Washington, USA on May 12, 2023.

Wolfie packs-up with his pet pigeons on Pine Street in Seattle, Washington, USA on September 12, 2023.

A man who was overdosing returns to consciousness after naloxone was administered and then being propped-upright in Seattle, Washington, USA on September 13, 2023.

A union office and pedestrian are seen from a bus traveling south through downtown Seattle, Washington, USA on October 5, 2023.

Emergency physician Callan Fockele, MD speaks to press about the opioid crisis in Seattle, Washington, USA on September 19, 2023.

Seattle Police resolve a hostage situation on Broadway Ave E in Seattle, Washington, USA on June 28, 2023.

Activists gather at the White House in Washington, D.C., USA on November 4, 2023 to protest the Israeli invasion of Gaza after the Hamas attacks.

The annual Trolloween party takes place in Fremont, Seattle, Washington, USA on October 31, 2023.

The Swedish band Väsen performs at the Henry Miller Memorial Library in Big Sur, California, USA on March 30, 2023.

The musician Macklemore greets fans outside Neumos in Seattle, Washington, USA on March 6, 2023.

The basketball courts at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle, Washington, USA, seen on May 12, 2023, are almost always busy.

Young women at a bachelorette party pause on Pike Street in Seattle, Washington, USA on the evening of May 20, 2023.

Greetings and best wishes as the Gregorian year winds-down. Seems like the Northern Hemisphere has a distinct advantage since the holidays here match the seasons, but who am I to say? On that note, here’s a recap from my wandering in 2023. Look forward to connecting in 2024.

This recap of the year is, of course, different than everyone else’s. It is what I observed during various forays and from my perspective. Many of my days are spent in-front of the computer, addressing what seem like confounding problems but which can be solved expeditiously with a bit of resourcefulness.

When I did escape from my desk, during trips to downtown Seattle amongst the shoppers and junkies to longer road-trips along the West Coast, I observed and photographed both significant and trivial moments. I was motivated by trying to understand counter-cultures, enjoy the arts, accept and communicate about environmental issues, and highlight pertinent social issues.

Ultimately, this year, I was driven by the usual, a documentary impulse. All-in-all, I had a bit of luck and also worked almost non-stop. Here’s to some rest and more efforts on the flip-side.

The redwoods in Northern California in November 2023.