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Location : Hana, Hawaii 
Date: June 10, 2011 
Camera : Canon EOS 5D Mark II 
Lens : 16-35mm 
Aperture : f/4 
Exposure : 1/30 sec. 
ISO : 100  
In 2011 I visited Maui to capture a portfolio of the island. What was supposed to be a one week trip (all I could afford at the time) turned into six months. I spent weeks in Maui and would go back home for a short period of time to get different equipment and plan for new shoots. My intention was to learn the island, speak to locals, and find the most beautiful locations.

The trees in this image are only grown in a few places around the world and they look like they've been painted, it's incredible. After finding this small forest in Hana I decided to wait a few days until a good rain came down; I wanted to capture the best image possible. The water had saturated the trees and brought out the vibrant colors from the bark. As the clouds in the sky began to dissipate the sun light spotted through the trees and really made the image come to life and I snapped my moment.

Eleven years later I went back to the island and these trees have been destroyed by time, nature and people carving into the colorful bark. I never realized the impact social platforms would have on the environment. The Rainbow Eucalyptus grove in Maui will never be the same.

After 72 hours, my newest work "Equinox" an image from Maui from 2023 will be airdropped to the collectors. In the next few months all collectors who hold both images will have the opportunity to burn both to redeem an image I will be creating in April from an undisclosed island off the coast of Portugal. This burn of the "past" and "present" is symbolic for what we as humans have done to the planet and this location.  


Bubblegum Alley

Location : Hana, Hawaii 
Date: January 16, 2023 
Camera : DJ Mavic 3 Hasselblad L2D-20c  
Aperture : f/11 
Exposure : 1/4 sec. 
ISO : 100

Equinox

Perched high up on the terrace of a towering skyscraper, my eyes survey the vista sprawled out beneath me. Dubai, a photographers playground, displays a dizzying array of glimmering lights and super-structures, each trying to scratch the sky a little higher than the last. An ocean of concrete and glass, the city looks like a tapestry of dreams woven into reality.

Coming to the Middle East, to Dubai, was a journey that filled me with a sense of awe and an uncanny imposter syndrome. Stepping out of my comfort zone, into a new country this far from home, felt like stepping into an alternate reality. But what grounded me were the people - the vibrant pulse of humanity that thrives amidst the sprawling cityscape. The connections I made felt comforting and real, a human oasis amidst the glittering mirage of Dubai. The thrill that surged through me as I composed the shot, capturing the city in this beautiful setting, was nothing short of exhilarating. The silence at this height was in stark contrast to the bustling life beneath. It felt as if I was part of a silent symphony, observing yet detached, from the world that hummed below.

Looking down at the city, I felt an insidious fear grip me. I was overwhelmed by the city's scale, its unending pursuit of growth and expansion. But beneath that fear was also a sense of excitement, a cautious optimism about what the future held for humanity. The experience of shooting this image was a journey that mirrored my personal growth as a photographer. Growing up in a small town with limited opportunity, standing on the precipice of this glittering Middle Eastern city, was a poignant reminder of how far I'd come. The realization was as humbling as it was gratifying, it was a moment steeped in emotions that can only be described as surreal. My camera, once a pipe dream, became my vessel to explore and express. And it wasn't just about capturing the perfect shot. It was about capturing a feeling, a thought, a moment in time that would resonate with the viewer, long after they've looked away from the image.

As I stood there, high above the vibrant city, I realized how fortunate I was to chase my dreams, to live my passion. It wasn't just about capturing cityscapes or the grandeur of nature; it was about capturing a piece of my soul, about sharing my journey through the language of photography. I am just a dreamer, the artist wielding the camera like a brush, the world around me tells the story, I’m merely here to capture it.

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One of 7,777 Robs from three factions that must be rescued to search for a new home planet. Each Rob is an individual and is special in its own way. Holders will get access to an NFT game in which they can play this Rob as a character.

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