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“He’s the hero that Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now, so we’ll hunt him. Because he can take it. He’s a silent guardian, a watchful guardian, a dark knight.” Commissioner Jim Gordon: The Dark Knight

Do you remember what it was like, as a kid, to be left in suspense and in awe of the amazing things you’d see? The feeling you’d get when something amazing happened, or you witnessed something so spectacular it left you feeling so full of life and that feeling just sticks with you. A feeling of joy, happiness, of excitement and wonder. Do you still get that feeling? Very few things today can draw the child out of you and tug at you to feel alive and full of wonder as you once did. Well what if you never had that? What if when you were a kid you witnessed the opposite? What if you witnessed something so primal, so terrifying it left you a shell of what you could have been? Or what if it created a spark? A spark that set you on a path to be something more than yourself? More than you ever dreamed of? Let me set the stage: You’re walking down a dark alley, you just got out of a great movie with your mom and and dad. A fun time is had by all, it unknown you, is a figure in the shadows, a figure who would change you’re life forever in the blink of an eye.

You may already know this one, but today, today this story is very important, why? Well, the Batman has turned 80 and it’s time to celebrate.

Bob Cane would write the very first Batman story for Detective Comics #27 in May of 1939. The story would introduce the world the masked vigilante who fought to clean up the streets of Gotham of the crime that took his parents from him on that terrible and fateful night. Batman would go on to bigger and better things and would become a pillar in the world of comics. Don’t think Bob Cane ever saw that coming. But why is this so important?

For 80 years stories of caped heroes have been created, drawn and brought to life through various forms of media. Today you can see the Avengers, Superman, TMNT and the list goes on and on, in TV, movies and just about anywhere. But did you ever think a character dressed as a bat would be up there with them? I fact, Batman has been a pioneer in the world of comics. From the original Batman film serial in the 1960’s, the Burton films of the 90’, the Animated Series, the Nolan trilogy and the list goes on and on. To understand why a man dressed as a bat has gained so much popularity, you have to look deep into the mythology of this legendary hero.

Bruce Wayne was a boy who had everything a boy could ask for. His parents were Thomas and Martha Wayne. Children of the founding families of Gotham. You can’t go anywhere in Gotham without knowing who the Wayne’s were. But all of that would mean nothing after that night. The night his parents were gunned down in an alley. The young boy watched in terror as his parents were ripped away from him, leaving him alone and broken. But where many would succumb to the loss and live a life in fear, Bruce choose different. He would take the events of that night and use them as motivation. On that night he would embark a crusade to fight injustice, to rid the streets of crime and to ensure what was done to him would never happen to anyone ever again. On the night, the idea of Batman was born.

Through out the years some of the greatest authors and artist would take the character on a journey of self discovery, turmoil, growth, loss and so much more. A journey that would pit the Batman through some of the worlds most dangerous villains, and powerful allies like Superman in Frank Miller’s iconic Dark Knight Returns. But still, was is it about Batman that has kept him going through the years? For that you have to go deeper.

Have you ever gone through something, something you thought there was no coming back from? Loss, betrayal, a devastating injury? To understand why Batman is so powerful, you have to know what it’s like to hurt. To hurt on scale so big, you have no idea you can come back from it. Speaking from personal reflections, you relate to Batman. Everyone one does, in some shape of form. Batman was able to overcome the death of his parents, the death of 2 sons, one of his greatest allies being crippled, he himself being crippled. You put yourself in his shoes, you tell yourself if he was able to overcome it, then so can I. We often think of these heroes as more than characters but as an extension of who we are. We place ourselves in there world, in their lives, to escape and to heal, to learn, to overcome. From the minuet he was created Batman would be a character who would face adversity and would have to overcome it. Something we can all agree, is no easy job. We may not fight the likes of Superman, Darkseid or the Joker, but we fight everyday life. And to some that is just as bad as the Joker. We gain power, strength and courage from our heroes, our idols. And what greater hero, than the human Batman. A hero who has overcome death and fights for what he believes in.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, where you grew up or when, at some point you’ve heard or seen the adventures of the Dark Knight. You know his story, you know his mission and you know his secret. Heroes like the Avengers are what we see and know, but for how long? Batman has been around for 80 years now and for many more years to come. Wether your a fan or not, credit has to be given to his creator, the late and legendary Bob Cane on this mile stone achievement. We owe a lot to him and to his icon characters for paving the way for so many and for inspiring generations to follow in his legacy and to carry the mantle. I am vengeance, I am the night, I am Batman.

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Don’t go chasing no waterfalls

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I really haven’t had that exciting of a life. There are a lot of things I wish I would have done, instead of just sitting around and complaining about having a boring life. So I pretty much like to make it up. I’d rather tell a story about somebody else.

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If you are not scared, then you are not taking a chance. If you are not taking a chance, then what the hell are you doing?

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The great moments of your life won’t necessarily be the things you do: they’ll also be the things that happen to you. Now, I’m not saying you can't take action to affect the outcome of your life, you have to take action, and you will. But never forget that on any given day, you can step out the front door and your whole life can change forever, You see, the universe has a plan, and that plan is always in motion. A butterfly flaps it’s wings, and it starts to rain. It’s a scary thought but it’s also kind of wonderful. All these little parts of the machine constantly working, making sure that you end up exactly where you’re supposed to be, exactly when you’re supposed to be there. The right place at the right time.-Ted Mosby How I Met Your Mother

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MIller Bird Refuge And Nature Park

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I live my life out on the edge. Yeah, I don’t stop just ‘cause it’s red. Let’s push push this thing, see what we get. This black pavement, these yellow lines. Are pulling us into the night. I feel my temperature rise. So let it ride. 

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Sometimes you wanna go where everyone knows your name. So I guess I’ll have to wait and see. But I’m just gonna let something brand new happen to me. And it’s alright. Bright lights and the big city, it belongs to us tonight. 

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80 years ago today, one of the worlds greatest heroes was created. A champion of truth and justice who would forever change the world and usher in the age of heroes. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, it’s Superman. April 1938, the creative minds of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created the story that would start it all. The first ever Superman story would be published in the first issue of Action Comics for release in June of that year. The comic would go on to be a huge success and Superman took the world by storm and become the front runner or the ongoing book. Trailing the success of Action Comics, the golden age of comics would introduce new and great heroes who are just as successful, all in thanks to Superman. A hero who had withstood the rest of time. Just like the time changes everything, the Man of Steel would have to comply with this same truth. Superman would change artist, writer, looks, powers, weaknesses, villains and even die and be reborn. But the more things change, some stay the same. Since his introduction, Superman remains a steeple for truth, justice and a beacon and symbol of hope to so many. In the face of pure evil, Superman comes to the aid of anyone and everyone who made need him. Wether it’s the citizens Metropolis, a distant alien world or a group of kids in the cancer wing of a hospital, Superman brings hope to all those he encounters and never turns down giving a helping hand. The big blue Boy Scout has left his mark on comics and the world we live in. With Action Comics hitting issue 1000 and Superman hitting 80 years of production, we all have a lot to celebrate. Now not everyone is a fan of Superman, and that’s okay, but you don’t have to like him to appreciate all he’s done and given. Wether your a fan or not, wether your DC or Marvel, the world of comics would not be where it is today without Superman’s debut. From comics, shows, movie comic and games Superman has been a pioneer and lead the way so that other franchises could take the spot light. Heroes like Black Panther and Green Arrow are famous now, but when it comes to Superman, no matter how old you are, when you see that red and yellow S you know what it means. It’s the symbol of the worlds first hero, Superman. Achieving 80 years is a milestone, and Superman has withstood the test of time and achieved it. He has forever changed the world and has left a mark for the ages. In an ever changing world, The Last Son Of Krypton will change with it. You don’t have to be a fan to appreciate this accomplishment, if for one reason only. The world would be dull and dim without the Justice League, the Avengers, TMNT and the countless other comics based movies or shows we all enjoy. None of which would be possible without that first comic. So if only for one day. Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman

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Concrete jungles where dreams are made of. Got to find a way to leave your mark.

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Every time when I look in the mirror, All these lines on my face getting clearer, The past is gone. It went by, like dusk to dawn. Isn’t that the way. Everybody's got the due’s in life to pay.

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Weep not for roads untraveled, weep not for paths left lone. Cause beyond every bend is a long blinding end. It’s the worst kind of pain I’ve known. 

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AIn’t no love in the heart of the city. AIn’t no love in the heart of town. Ain’t no love and it’s sure nuff a pity. Ain’t love cause you ain’t around. 

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Temple Square fountains during the winter. Black and white looks good in December. 

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DarkCity#SaltLakeCity#CoolView#NeedMoreShots

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Emigration Canyon, Utah