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A Night Atop Devils Dome

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Resigning from Scientology Staff

September 4, 2023 The problem with relaying any narrative about working on staff for the Church of Scientology is that ALL of it is so absurdly insanely crazy, you don’t know where to start. I was the Executive Director of the Church of Scientology of Washington State, in Seattle (AKA: The Seattle Org) in the early 1990’s… Here we pick up the tale as I walk into the Los Angeles CLO (Scientology…

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Recovering from Scientology

I was in Scientology from 1980 until 2011, when I was declared to be a Suppressive Person and expelled from the Church. I was all the way in, working as a staff member full time.  The details of my last visit to Flag, the Mecca of Scientology and some of my scientology story can be found here. I moved on with my life after scientology taking up my passion for photography. Working several jobs…

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Same Percentage of Assholes

Maxim of the Same Percentage of Assholes: In any large group of people, you will find the same percentage of assholes. Tall people, short people, fat people, skinny people, black hair, blonde hair, green eyes, blue eyes… any big group of people has the same percent of assholes in it. Men, Women…yep, same percentage of assholes (Fill in the blank with any major religion here: Christian,…

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Baker River, North Cascades

The Baker River drains the west side of the North Cascades range, merging with the Skagit River near Concrete. There are two dams on the river, creating Baker Lake and Lake Shannon. The Baker Lake Road extends 25 miles North from Highway 20 ending in a parking area along side Baker River. There are trails along the Baker River and around the lake. I’ve been visiting Baker River for 20 years,…

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Amphitheater Mountain, Pasayten Wilderness

Amphitheater Mountain is located in the Pasayten Wilderness of Washington State. The Wilderness is located along the border with Canada. Stretching east for 50 miles from Ross Lake and the Cascade Crest, the Pasayten Wilderness is some of the most remote and beautiful wilderness in Washington. Ross Lake Amphitheater Mountain is about 1 mile south of the Canadian Border, on the Boundary Trail.…

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Waipio Fruitshack

I drove past the fruitshack on my way to sunrise at Waipio Valley Overlook. On the Big Island, Hawaii. When the sunrise was finished I made my way back, stopped to gather some images. Wow, just wow!

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Scientology Success Story

“Success Stories” are part of the insanity of Scientology. First of all, they are required at the end of every class or service in Scientology. You are asked “would you like to write a success story?”  But in reality, it is NOT optional. If you don’t write a success story, it’s a BAD indicator and you are sent somewhere for “correction”. That’s creepy as shit…I mean, who forces you to write a…

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Photography Workshops and Photoshop Editing Classes

I am very happy yo to now be offering both Photography Classes and Photoshop Editing Classes now in La Conner. The classes will be help at the Andy Porter Gallery, 306 Morris Street, La Conner, WA 98257 There are 3 Basic Photography Classes, here is a link with detailed descriptions of each class as well as dates/times and registration. Photoshop Editing Classes There are 2 Photoshop editing…

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Andy Porter Gallery in La Conner

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2024 Washington State Scenic Calendar

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Pacific Crest Trail, Pasayten Wilderness

The northernmost section of the PCT passes through the Pasayten Wilderness, in Washington State.

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Summer Photography Classes

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Sahale Arm and Sahale Camp, North Cascades

The North Cascades are located in the northwestern part of Washington State, along the border with Canada. Sahale Camp is the highest (7,600 ft.) official camp site in the North Cascades National Park. The route follows the Cascade River and ascends to Cascade Pass, then swings onto Sahale Arm, a giant curving slope carpeted in grasses and wildflowers. The overall elevation gain is 4,000…

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Methow Valley Wildflowers

May is when the Methow Valley comes alive with flowers. I captures these images in the Valley near Pipestone Canyon. Plus 2 cool night sky pics with the Aurora and lightning!

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Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

I had the good fortune to visit Bora Bora over the last few weeks and was able to capture a few images. Here they are. Now I’m back home fidgeting about what it all means! More adventures soon.

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2023 Washington State Scenic Calendar

2023 Washington State Scenic Calendar