As the year turned hot I've done more running, less photography; spent more time looking at nowhere-in-particular desert under the midday sun on contrived loops short enough for the extreme heat, less time chasing beautiful light.

In hindsight I wish I had chased a few desert storms, guessed which evenings would have beautiful sunsets, hiked a few more times with friends and tried to get a few wildflower photos (even if it has been a sparse season for flowers) - but I'm not sure I would trade back the fitness that I hope to carry into cooler fall days, that I hope will make some new adventures and projects possible.

I hope you enjoy these moments from the first half of 2025 - nothing to do now but move forward, keep learning and get outside!