Small notes from slow days.

A quiet corner of the web where I keep photos, trip logs, and the occasional thought about light, coffee, and taking things a little slower.

June 24, 2026 · Photography

Chasing the first morning light

I set the alarm for 4:40 and walked up the ridge in the dark. The reward was twenty minutes of soft gold before the valley woke up. A few frames, and a lot of standing still.

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June 11, 2026 · Coffee

Notes on a better pour-over

After a month of small tweaks — grind, water temperature, a slower bloom — I finally landed on a cup I want to make every morning. Here is the recipe I keep coming back to.

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