long days and pleasant nights

Exploring a day in the red dirt desert of the southwest of the united states. With hope on my sleeve and the earth between my toes.

"Polish comes from the cities; wisdom from the desert."  -- Frank Herbert, Dune

My injuries of 2018 have shown me the strength I possess. I know life is hard and full of struggles and it is important to fight through it to the other side. Or until you hit your next hurdle for you to grow from. (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/kgylfphe/p/BsYfhTZFD56/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rvf85hdf02eg

🍁 (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/kgylfphe/p/BsWHXeuFo_k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1phmufsr1lfqu

I feel exhausted and worn down. My creativity is at a low and the struggle to keep my brain content seems like an everyday challenge. It’s hard to keep up with social media and be present. It feels like I create and create and create and get no return. I have become addicted to the “likes” and notifications and how many followers I have, yet it does not make me happy. I am unsure of my creative path as I head into 2019, but perhaps this is just a speed bump and I should take it easy. (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/kgylfphe/p/BsRKIpDlj9N/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v6bqzsbdqp4j

Photos from my trip on a cod fishing boat in Iceland! 🇮🇸 (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdMhxWBzmR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qzdz9zvu7dw9

Fun shoot with @styblova! 👖 #makeportraits #gap (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/kgylfphe/p/BrdMUuoFQRz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hqtls65qovsm

Blessed Samhain. 🍁 (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/kgylfphe/p/BpnYWrTlEvV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u28os7amej7c

Rising out of the sea. #sabbat #witches #witch #witchcraft #pagan #Goth #satan #metal #metalhead #spiritualgrowth #pdxphotographer #darkphotography #womenownedbusiness #portraitcollective #makeportraits #chasinglight #canon (at Cape Meares, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/kgylfphe/p/Bpj2RsdFfOf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uh1z4m8wsagt

😎 (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BphSxfxBKC_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cddnfvg5v89j

This shoot was so much fun and I am so glad to have met Jana! #pdxphotographer #darkphotography #womenownedbusiness #portraitcollective #makeportraits #chasinglight #canon #bravogreatphoto #naturallight #belovedstories (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/kgylfphe/p/BphSh3plrOt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=722ynovcwsdr

Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered I have fought my way here to the castle beyond the Goblin City to take back the child you have stolen, for my will is as strong as yours and my kingdom as great. You have no power over me! #sabbat #witches #witch #witchcraft #pagan #Goth #satan #metal #metalhead #spiritualgrowth #pdxphotographer #darkphotography #womenownedbusiness #portraitcollective #makeportraits #chasinglight #canon #bravogreatphoto #naturallight #quietthechaos #watchthisinstagood #belovedstories (at Cape Meares, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/kgylfphe/p/BpfN989lYD9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pzxy8g09wj2n

@levis denim trio (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpfFWWyh84F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dbtwf7h6ult7

Denim and glasses 👓 (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpfEHNah_UH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k45u71ee2tys

Summer ends. (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/kgylfphe/p/BpZcbhblz-g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x52ewnbagtyi

Duck hunting #duckhunting #fowl #fowlhunting #hunting (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXg4mVBV1m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=twc3y1ccbgzg

Gathering the decoys (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXWMo_BfLI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13l8e69j7ye4

The changes of seasons is heavy and strong. This is the time for self care and taking time for yourself. 🌞 #samhain #weatherchangesmoods #scorpio (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/kgylfphe/p/BpXWGmfliDd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1004iqmv34wdu

Hiding in the saw grass to get this photo wasn’t the best idea. #duckhunting #hunting #sawgrass (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpUgyKEBLvA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6807n2tz9bd

Found the video of Murray playing his fiddle inside a geothermal bathing cave in Iceland back in 2013. #traveliceland #grjotagja #iceland #fiddle (at Grjotagja Cave) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpP0RkgBXuA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3if639b5pi9s

Connor in full grass hat camouflage. (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpPaoCkhGsJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lgb9fbghkg4v