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belu-p-fly · 2 months
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Wielisławka. Za bardzo mi się podobają te kadry ze starego drona żeby ich nie wrzucić. 🙂
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lettersfromleslie · 3 months
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EMERALD CITY / EVERGREEN STATE / FOGHORN NITES & THE SNOWS OF TAHOMA
Hey again! Here we are in the new year, 2024, how time has gone ticking… The 4th anniversary of the great plague is on us, disorientingly, and life has hobbled on, with fresh catastrophes of the zeitgeist gathering on the year's horizon like so many sloppy thunderclouds. On the other hand, the year looks pretty harmonious from a numerological point of view, doesn't it? Strap in kiddies, we're bout to find out.
As for me, I'm entering month four of living on the West Coast, bout time I shared a bit about what that's been like. Grand! Feeling quite good about things. Not the most interesting time storywise - a blend of introverted busywork and vulnerable newness, I reckon - well, but let's keep this structured. First off, why Seattle?
If you want to understand it at a glance, open up Google Maps, search for "Seattle", click on the Layers button, and set it to "terrain". Then zoom out a little. Water first, jagged water and islands and passes, the jigsaw logic of the Puget Sound - or the Salish Sea, if you'd like the name to encompass a bit more water as well as its rightful human heirs. There's whales in that water, orcas, dolphins, seals, all manner of fish and scuttling things, and down in the depths of the sound - frighteningly deep, 450 feet on average, a fjord estuary carved by glaciers - down in the deep there are giant pacific octopus, the biggest ones there are, them big red 'uns. Zoom out a little further and you see how the mountains lay. To the west the Olympics, a vast protected area with alpine landscapes up top and temperate rainforests further below in the mountainshadows that catch the wet sea air. These forests are of the fluorescent-green, moss-matted, soggy, mushroomy, enchanted variety, with a damp mossy smell that soothes instantaneously. Head further west to the Pacific coast and you get to the wild shoreline with huge craggy rock formations that meet the forest in a thin driftwoody strip swarmed with seals and albatross. If you travel east out of Seattle you'll run into the Cascade Mountains, more wild & spread-out still, with snowy peaks and misty passes and good ol burly redneck America within an hour's drive of the soft prosperity of the big city, allowing for both cuddlin' and cussin' types of mood within close proximity, as well as winter sports and mountain hikes, and beyond those mountains you'll find the desert, oddly enough. To the south you have a goddam snow-covered volcano, Mt Rainier, or old Tahoma we'll call her, the vastness of which will stop you in your tracks on any day clear enough to bring her out.
And then there's Seattle itself, an introvertedly wacky revolutionary western boomtown obsessed with fish, filled with naturelovers, and recently becrusted with a lot of dinky glass skyscrapers and a two-decade spigot of digital tech money. Moving here feels similar to moving to New York in the way that the locals will unanimously report that it used to be a lot better, and also in the way you're quietly thinking damn - even better? as they tell you. The city has been transformed by tech money, tis true, the rents are frightful, the weird ones are struggling, and soulless commerce is tightening its cords and rising up glassy & alien … sure … But at the same time her personality is still very distinct, and all that new prosperity seems to express itself quite gently, it's like the Norway of the USA, with a sane feeling to the infrastructure and investment and a good deal of compassion in the social policies. The bus drivers will wave you on for free while you're rummaging for money. Your bills come with information on subsidies and plans if you can't pay them. The tenant protection laws are a distant dream for New Yorkers. Much of this thanks to the socialists and anarchists and union organizers and eco-warriors protesting and picketing and recruiting on streetcorners with a seriousness that'd be hard to imagine in wacky individualist NYC. It's a town in suspense between many energies. Out in the open the political tone is heavily left - it's almost comically inclusive of whatever type of individual weirdness you'd like to express - but structurally speaking the money rules, and always wins, and like in all of the USA's great cash engines, life gets harder every day that you're not making enough of it.
But in fairness, coming from NYC it feels downright cuddly with what a warm welcome I've had. The busking has been just grand. No interference from the law whatsoever, a few gentle nudges from businessowners to turn it down or point the other way, and mostly a huge wave of enthusiasm and generosity from whoever happens by. It's good vibes! The music scene - the art scene in general - has had some knocks, esp the covid period hit hard & long out here, the place still feels in recovery - but that has given me the gratifying feeling that for a change I'm in a place where demand for music is larger than supply.
Delightful circles out here, too. I made my first set of friends busking at Pike Place Market, a surprisingly big complex & wonderfully situated by the water, a tourist trap in some ways but also a geniune place of congress & free expression chock full of artists & freethinkers & a century of ghosts. Shoutout to Alex Rasmussen, who introduced me to a number of circles, venues, and open mics. Shoutout as well to the Conor Byrne open mic and its host, Sheldon, who has been going out of his way to plug me into the local folk scene. I just had my first proper Seattle indoor show there last Wednesday and it was lovely. Huge grin to everyone who came out. Scary to start a city fresh wondering if you're gonna draw. It went good! There'll be more shows! It's looking sustainable!
Which is a relief, because I was worried about sustaining the house we landed in, a weird miracle… We didn't exactly save on rent compared with Bed-Stuy, but still… Two floors! And a basement! Bats living in the attic, praise be! A quiet self-enclosed feeling, but close to the center … Incredible ! We'll see if it lasts - knock on wood - plenty of wood to knock on - hope it doesn't come loose. But it's just grand. Ten minutes on foot and you're swimming with the seals. The great fogs & drizzles come pattering down around us over the eaves. Two enormous overgrown douglas firs, hated by the landlord, grow out of the neighbor's yard and sort of envelop the house in a big green dusk. The shingles and the gutters hang loose. It's lovely! I've always wanted to live in a creaky wooden house by the sea. As I mentioned in my earlier post, we spent much of our first few months here just getting it shipshape - painting, repairing, finding furniture. I've been decking out my studio room. A separate studio room! Bless, bless!
So for the rest of the winter the idea is to let the dust settle a lil, get smart, get fit, study the banana slug, learn more medieval frog songs, and hopefully write a couple tunes meanwhile … For songwriting updates, you might like to follow along on Patreon!
Over & out, big grin, R.
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guenthergroup · 3 years
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And when they close Alpental for avalanche maintenance, now you know why. . . *** #littleswitzerland #alpental #boom #narrowpeak #mountaintime #mountainshadows #deadahead #snowanyone #getoutthere @danhub (at Snoqualmie Pass, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL7UCWSAckQ/?igshid=15arye8nlirnt
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valleyofstories · 3 years
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A long, long walk, with a steel mug and a thermos full of ginger chai. Studying the trees, the difference between a deodar and a spruce. With the one I love. It doesn't get better than this. #chailover #tealoversofinstagram #tealoversunite #longwalks #longwalksinthewoods #forestspirit #forestsarelife #deodar #sprucemeadows #mountainshadows #himalayangeographic #naturepicture #naturepicsoftheday #igclicks #ig_indiashots #walkinginthewoods #theoneilove #chaitimeisthebesttime #soulmatesforlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CPS1EtplgVi/?utm_medium=tumblr
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leroel · 3 years
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'lights in the sky dancing near enough to touch, pulling you by the hand, taking what was lost' Here's my take on this beautiful prompt from @j.l.chabotte and @nadiarausa northern whispers. • • • #northernwhispers2020 #northernwhisper #northernwhispers #starart #blackandwhiteart #highcontrast #creepyart #spookyart #inktober2020 #drawtober #deepdarkfears #mountainshadows #nightart #starrysky #starrynights #artgirl #artfeaturehelp #inktoberalternative #northerntales #artistsupportartist #fairytales #folkloreart #folkloreandfairytales #folktales #mythologyart #northernlight #darkartwork #darkaesthetics #bnwart #bnwaesthetic (at The North) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGCdjXmDGmp/?igshid=27afsgnud3q0
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questionably · 4 years
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#GolfIsEssential⛳️ . . . #mountainshadows #theshortcourse #freshair #SocialDistance #ScottsdaleAZGolf #Scottsdale #ArizonaGolf #arizonagolfcourses #arizona🌵 (at The Short Course) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-2apkRHffy/?igshid=zys4zlfz8rh3
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kimberlycastle-blog · 6 years
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This #Blue #littlenumber #lingerie #swimsuit #bathtub #behindthescenes #maximmodel #maxim #phoenix #mountainshadows #fitness #fitnessmodel #beauty (at Mountain Shadow Resort, Paradise Valley, Arizona)
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janlouise · 5 years
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Dining at Hearth61 at Mountain Shadows #hearth61 #mountainshadows #mountainshadowsrestaurant #finedining #foodie #dining #ilovefood #scottsdale #az #arizona (at Hearth '61) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0HojJWBqzB/?igshid=gf39hw7qq750
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PARADISE VALLEY OPEN HOUSE Today 1-4 pm The prestigious Finisterre community 💰$5,000,000 🏡 6350 E Neumann Drive, PV 🛏 6 🛁 7 📏+/-8,861 SF 🔨Nance Construction This home will stop you in your tracks. Top of the line materials and appliances. Even if you’re not planning on buying it, come see it. It’s unforgettable 😍 . . . . #paradisevalley #paradisevalleyopenhouse #openhousetoday #scottsdaleopenhouse #luxuryhomes #quality #paradisevalleyrealestate #wow #elchorro #mountainshadows #camelbackinn (at Finisterre, Paradise Valley, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3SSSmnQex/?igshid=1spx2b3ojxck9
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ftbmelanie · 7 years
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Good morning. Enjoying the beautiful views at The Short Course at Mountain Shadows today! Such a beautiful golf course. @davidoffcigars @cigarsandwhiskeys @mountainshadowsaz @golfnowphoenix @golfnow @cigaroftheday @smokersrd #golfaz #gogolf #botlazchapter #cigaraficionados #davidoffcigars #cigarsandwhiskeys #smokersrd #cigaroftheday #cigaraficionados #fordonfifth #mountainshadows #cigarlifestyle #golfaddict #golfandcigars #paradisevalley #azlifestyle #cigarporn #nowsmoking #botl #sotl #whiskeylover #macallan #mountainshadows #golf⛳ (at Mountain Shadow Resort, Paradise Valley, Arizona)
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bestofexports · 2 years
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Another project in beautiful valley of Igatpuri. The view makes the furniture look even more beautiful. #woodwork #restaurantfurniture #diningdecor #restaurantdecor #hillstation #igatpuri #bestofexports #mountainshadow #resorts #furnituremanufacturer #artisanmade #chairdesign #rh Contact for orders +91-7665299458 https://www.instagram.com/p/CYBkWLcP_G0/?utm_medium=tumblr
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pedalsforward · 4 years
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Nature showing off her beauty today. Follow @pedalsforward . . . #yellowflowers #greenmountains #overcast #warmday #summermountain #Mountains #mountainsled #mountainsheep #mountainsofthemoon #MountainSpringsResort #mountainsphotography #mountainsedgepark #MountainsDriveMeCrazy #mountainsong #mountainshots #mountainsgram #mountainscanada #mountainststones #mountainspouring #mountainshadow #mountainseaair #mountainsnow #mountainsgirl #mountainsongbird #mountainslover #mountainscapes #mountainstatesman #mountainsallover #mountainsandclouds #mountainspirit https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6DwfhhKos/?igshid=1k6aeaz1t3z1d
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guenthergroup · 4 years
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Light and timing. This sunrise at 35,000 feet threw at least a 30-mile shadow off this mountain, which the morning mist amplified. . . *** #sunrise #aerial #mountainshadow #landscapephotography #landscapes #mountainscapes #opticalflares #mistymorning #mothernature https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qP5WQgjy8/?igshid=11r4he4ow7d77
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joqatana · 6 years
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#sunset #pinetree #twilight #evening #walkinthehills #mountainshadow
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froggey007 · 6 years
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Crazy beautiful up in the Utah mountains this morning! The storm has rolled in. #scenesfromthelilypad #whatawonderfulworld #utahskies #utahoutdoors #utahlandscape #utahmountains #sundance #skyporn #mountainshadows #mountain_world #mttimpanogos
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Ken and Joe checking out the 6-foot throw on the ultra wide lens #projection #eventsetup #mountainshadows #thethinker
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