Considering popular Christianity
It would be wise to ask a few questions - some of which I outline in this commentary - before we become the fans and promoters of Christian celebrities.
Christopher Harper
Documenting life and exploration on Guam
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Summer collection of audiobooks
I’m a short-form reader and a long-form listener, it appears. Find out what I mean by looking over my audiobook playlist for the summer of 2026.
Only a few minutes outside
When time to photograph is short, look for subjects like the Blue-billed White-Tern. They perch daily in trees along the beach in a nearby village.
Wood ear fungi
Capturing photographic interest in the messiness, overgrowth, and decay of the jungle is a challenge. Sometimes color and texture just appear on a tree.
Continuing observations
I’m capturing new subjects in nature every day just steps from my own front door and keeping my photography skills sharp during a busy season of life.
Another jungle scene
There are elements within this frame that represent our southern jungles well, including the ferns, coconut sprouts, palms, and shafts of harsh sunlight.
Flower Crab Spider
I'm shooting natural scenes from my own backyard for iNaturalist this year. Some days (like today) I find compelling subjects on colorful backgrounds.
End of the line
The trail that follows the Fonte River downstream comes to a more abrupt end these days due to fallen trees. This cascade is just above the final stretch.
What you don’t see
This overgrown portion of the trail to Fonte Dam isn't used any more. The trail is almost completely washed out where I am standing to take the photo.
Nature observation at home
I'm posting observations from my little corner of the natural world on iNaturalist in 2026. I hope this daily practice helps me grow as a photographer.
Default apps for 2026
Publishing a yearly "default apps" list is exactly the kind of nerdy trend I endorse. Here are the software tools that I use to create personal projects.
Waterfall experiments
I was experimenting with a slow shutter speeds at Tarzan Falls and found a place where color, texture, and water movement met in just the way I'd hoped.