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Photographs From The Passenger Side

While driving down the road, we see some breathtaking views. While nothing beats the vista at the end of a rigorous hike, there is something invigorating in the serendipity of encountering a dramatic scene by just cornering a bend in the road. It feels like a gift. So I take pictures, lots of pictures, often very blurry pictures, from the car as we speed down highways, wind down dirt roads, or even when we are paused at a stop sign. These are a few choice shots.

Boombox

In front of the cannabis distributor, we came across the most interesting trailer of late: an oversized boombox. Questions remaining: does it actually play music?

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Wildflowers of The Mojave

Deserts are often considered to be synonymous with desolation. They are seen as barren tracts of sand dunes to travers in flowing white robes astride a camel or stallion in Lawrence of Arabia style. Yet, deserts are incredibly diverse ecosystems and the Mojave spans a wide range of territory including parts of California, Nevada, and Arizona. Along with sand dunes and hot springs, the Mojave is home to a brilliant array of wildflowers.

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PUMPNIT

Driving down the Utah Highway

For your consideration, we present: PUMPNIT—a vanity license plate we encountered at a pungent rest stop in Utah. It took a heavy foot on the accelerator to keep pace with the truck in order to preserve this moment for posterity in photographic form.

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