Hi! In case you are new around here, I am Om. If you are new around here, here is something About Me and why you should read my newsletter. In this letter, I share what’s on my mind, my latest writings, articles worth reading from around the web, my recommendations & sometimes my photography. It’s mostly about technology … Continue reading A Letter from Om. Issue #02/2023
alaska
An Alaskan Sojourn
You might have noticed that it has been very quiet around here! Well, I went for a short trip to Alaska to take in the brutally cold winter weather, and take some photos. I had originally planned on visiting Alaska at the end of 2022, but the universe conspired against my plans. Alaska is one … Continue reading An Alaskan Sojourn
Surfing in Alaska!
Alaska is one of my favorite destinations, especially during fall and winter. When visiting the state back in 2018, I came across a usual sight — surfers paddling into the middle of the the Turnagian Arm. I normally associate surfing with warmer destinations such as Hawaii, Southern California, Australia’s Gold Coast and Portugal. So to … Continue reading Surfing in Alaska!
When visiting Alaska back in 2018, I took a helicopter flight over a glacier. I took a lot of photographs from the air, but never really got around to editing them. I am usually plodding and lazy about editing my photos. This past weekend, however, I got a burst of energy and inspiration, that allowed … Continue reading Glacier’s Edge
Chris Michel, a good friend, and a photography mentor, recently told me that he is editing photos if he is not doing anything. He is always looking to make sure his library is not clogged with unfinished files. Given the daily frequency with which he captures photos, it makes perfect sense. I should listen to … Continue reading Alaska on my mind
Make America Love Again
Sometimes a photos is worth a thousand words. Sometimes three words are worth a million feelings. Continue reading Make America Love Again
For about $300,000 you can buy an abandoned Igloo Hotel in Alaska. Add another couple of million and you can have electricity. And then let the influencers roll into this curiosity which was made in the 1970s, never opened and can be seen from planes flying at 30,000 feet. via Continue reading Psst… wanna buy an igloo hotel?
Friyay!
Lemon Creek Glacier, Juneau, Alaska. September 2017. Made with Leica SL. Continue reading Friyay!
Into the light
Kayak and the clouds! Photo made with iPhone7+ and Moment 18mm wide lens at Mendenhall Lake on August 26,2017 in Juneau, Alaska. Edited in Lightroom and Silver Efx Pro. Continue reading Into the light