MinkPink Summer and Winter 2009 /February 24, 2009 by LD

Absolutely gorgeous. I love the way this makes basic black look summery. See more here.

I made something. This knife, specifically. With materials sourced from all over the place - Oregon, California, Alaska - and meaning imbued in every component.
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Those pieces are, from butt to bolster: fossilized mammoth ivory, Laurelwood, ebony, elk antler, mammoth ivory, white maple, ebony, caribou, brass.

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In Alaska, I went from store to store in search of mammoth ivory. Most places had the ivory already carved into tourist-friendly souvenirs. Many shop owners looked at me blankly until I explained what I planned to do with it, at which point they became excited and invested in the project - helpfully pointing me in the best of directions, from basement antique dealers to taxidermy shops to swap meets.
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In California, I drilled and measured and sanded and oiled until it was finished: this knife. Mercilessly sharp, lovingly crafted, made for adventure. 🗡

Entering into a political discussion like... 🐊 | #getouttadodge

I'm a sucker for these exhibits. | #getouttadodge

On today of all days I thought it appropriate to post this picture of a nondescript sandblasted corner in the desert.
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What drew me to this particular convergence of planes and color was the way shadows moved across its surfaces.
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I guess you could say that as a photographer, I'm always looking for moments when the sun is interrupted. | #getouttadodge

Favorite road trip view | #getouttadodge

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