Author: Gregory Varnum

  • Happy International LEGO Day — Why I happily embrace this brand

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    It is increasingly hard to feel good about supporting almost any corporate brand these days. So when I stumble upon reasons to find even the slightest satisfaction in my support of a brand I already happen to enjoy — it feels notable. When I find brands that I can find more than just slight satisfaction in supporting — it…

  • A tribute to my puppy companion, Lincoln

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    July of this year, I lost my best friend and loyal dog companion, Lincoln, who died after a short but fierce battle with a rare cancer. He was a friendly, brave, compassionate, adorable, and incredibly loyal thirteen year old Shetland Sheepdog. Lincoln was always game for a photoshoot. More photos. It may sound cliche (and maybe…

  • Photo tribute to my puppy companion, Lincoln

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    This past July, my puppy companion, Lincoln, died after fighting a rare cancer. Out of thousands of photos, I have picked out my personal favorites. I hope you enjoy them. I also invite you to also read this tribute to Lincoln I wrote while preparing this album. Total photos taken: 4,519Total photos posted: 415 Also…

  • If only Donald Trump had been a camp counselor


    For reasons that still confuse my Mother, I graduated college with a degree in political science. As a result, people that do not know me well enough yet ask me for my “insight” on political news stories. Unless you were living in a shed before COVID-19 hit, you are aware that one of the largest…

  • Photo log: Berlin — April 2018


    When: April 2018Where: BerlinEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20 and iPhone XTotal photos posted: 72Also uploaded to:* Wikimedia Commons (also includes photos from others)* Flickr* Facebook

  • Places my photographs have been utilized — and some love for the Creative Commons licenses

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    I love taking photographs. I do not consider myself nearly as good at taking them as several people I am fortunate to know, but I try. Photography is at times a part of my work, but I would consider myself much more of an amateur photographer than a professional photographer. As is the case for…

  • Photo log: Detroit Institute of Arts


    When: Saturday, 14 April 2018Where: Detroit Institute of ArtsEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20Areas visited: Several exhibitsTotal photos posted: 103Notes: Visited with Steven, Jen, and JonahAlso uploaded to:* Wikimedia Commons (also includes photos from others)* Flickr* Facebook

  • Photo log: San Francisco International Airport


    When: Sunday, 29 April 2018Where: San Francisco International AirportEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20Areas visited: Public areas of the main terminalsTotal photos posted: 50Notes: Would like to return and visit museum and more of Terminals 2 and 3Also uploaded to:* Wikimedia Commons (also includes photos from others)* Flickr* Facebook

  • Photo log: San Francisco Maritime Museum


    When: Saturday, 7 April 2018Where: San Francisco Maritime MuseumEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20Areas visited: Main floor display area, outdoor patio, and annex display spaceTotal photos taken: 344Total photos posted: 50Also uploaded to:* Wikimedia Commons (also includes photos from others)* Flickr* Facebook

  • Photo log: Fisherman’s Wharf


    When: Sunday, 1 April 2018Where: Fisherman’s WharfEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20Areas visited: Pier 39, Pier 41, Pier 43, Pier 45, Boudin Museum and Bakery Tour, and Jefferson Street areaTotal photos taken: 877Total photos posted: 103Also uploaded to:* Wikimedia Commons (also includes photos from others)* Flickr* Facebook