Camera Angle

Precision punting is the craft of a rare few.  Beware the unwanted photographer.

Behind the Wheel

Driving in China is a completely different experience from western nations.  It can evoke a range of emotions from a vehicle operator while attempting to simply relocate from point A to point B.

Lucky Foot

Hase, Conejo, call it what you want but it still makes for a great friendship.

Shoeless Foe

When you are fed-up with warding-off shot attempts, take the ball, drop a shoe, and punch it in.

Ridin' the Rail

Secret Service detail monitoring a large crowd at sunset.  They received a tip that the bad guys might be doing their thing, but they neutralized the perpetrator before anyone noticed.

Stuff Enough

With a big trip ahead, there is no margin for error -- only the absolute necessities can tag along.  Even so, adequate packing takes rare talent to defy the law of Conservation of Mass.

Bode Road

It was a long journey for anyone, on a road less traveled*, even for such a globetrotter.  He knew it would be full of unexpected hazards, wonderful adventures, loneliness, inspiration, bewilderment, and uncertainty.  But he had to go; he felt the calling and knew that deep in his marrow he could only be content with movement.

(*Courtesy of Robert Frost)

Witless Witness

Successful restaurant critics normally articulate in a very nuanced way.  Exceptions occur when the fare is not quite up to par or when some sort of corruption seeps into the system.

Standing Landing

After a bit of a bumpy landing, the three astronauts emerged from their Self-Contained-Atmospheric-Vehicle (SCAV) to soak-in whatever infrared and ultraviolet offerings emanated from the nearest star.

Net Set

They met briefly on a Sunday afternoon, felt a strong bond and enjoyed each other's company.  But ultimately they each went their separate ways, back to home and family, and unlikely to ever make acquaintances again.