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Joe Gremillion
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Hiking: wehike.org

Photography: joephotos.art
I was lucky to catch this view from my window seat minutes before sunset near the border of Arizona and New Mexico.

The shot features neither the sun nor the region’s famous desertscapes. Sometimes a photo works because of what you leave out, not what you include. #getoutside
November 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I didn’t expect to see the northern lights from South Texas, but with a little enhancement and a 20-ish-second exposure on my iPhone, last night surprised me. Might try again tonight if effects from the recent CME continue. #astrophotography #naturephotography
November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Legend says that Badwater Basin earned its name when a surveyor’s mule refused to drink from it. The expanse isn’t poisoned, but it is salty: almost 200 sq mi of salt deposits. I angled this shot low show its translucency. Death Valley NP 2023. #nationalparks #naturephotography #getoutside
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Belt of Venus is visible when the Earth’s shadow darkens a sliver of the atmosphere. Captured this shot with my iPhone; I was lucky enough to have a window seat on the correct side of an airplane. Sometimes good shots are opportunity and observation, or “luck+look”. #naturephotography #iphone
November 8, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Building on past lessons I’ve given outdoors, on Nov. 17 I’ll teach an indoor lesson on smartphone photography at Fieldwork in Atascadero, CA. We’ll look at settings, focus, exposure, lighting, and composition with phone cameras. RSVP and learn more at www.fieldworkart.org #smartphonephotography
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Pelican feather at Pismo Beach, summer of 2021. While learning to photograph the beach I realized that sunsets aren’t always about the sun. #sunset #naturephotography #getoutside
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Tomorrow night I’ll talk about ten local hiking trails like the MDO bluffs, Bishop Peak, and Pismo Preserve. You’ll learn from my maps, photos, and experience leading group hikes since 2021. #hiking #sanluisobipso

6pm Nov. 6, 313 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA

RSVP: www.rei.com/events/hsai/...
November 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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JUST IN: California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats, marking the party's biggest victory to date in a national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms.
California voters OK new congressional lines, boosting Democrats ahead of midterms
California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats, marking the party's biggest victory to date in a national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Today’s cool, overcast weather reminds me of a hike I did near Les Contamines-Montjoie, France, last year. I soon learned to appreciate waterproofing my gear & clothes in the Alps.
November 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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TODAY: Don't BOO... VOTE! ✅

CA: YES on PROP 50 ✅You poke the Bear, the Bear bites back!

NJ: MIKIE SHERRILL for GOV. ✅

VA: ABIGAIL SPANBERGER for GOV. ✅
GHAZALA HASHMI for Lt. GOV. ✅

Let's All Stick Together & #StickItTo_tRUMP!!!!!
November 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Like design, photography involves making decisions. In this case I chose what to include — and exclude — to show waning light atop a morro in San Luis Obispo, CA. Later I wrote a booklet on similar techniques: www.joephotos.art/2025/08/how-... #smartphonephotography
November 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A few more from my morning photo walk today: The sky glows with first light before the morros awaken; a sun dog overlooks Edna Valley vineyards; Cerro San Luis catches the first rays of sun. #landscapephotography #sunrisephotography #naturephotography #sanluisobispo
November 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Fog rolled through the valleys at sunrise south of San Luis Obispo, CA. I was hoping for shadows on the nearby hills, but these in the distance were stronger. The fog was an unexpected bonus. #landscapephotography
November 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This morning I went to an ocean overlook and caught fog drifting over the waves. It kept drifting in until I couldn’t see anything.

Sometimes that makes for atmospheric photos, other times not so much. The attempt is worth the risk. #getoutside
November 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A little something for #scavenger #whistpr
November 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I was planning to compare JPG, HEIF, and RAW image formats … but there's a wide range of possibilities even among RAW pics from different apps and devices. This warrants a closer look.
October 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I’m playing with !Camera app by Not Boring. The app captured details across highlights and shadows in this courtyard of Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome, even without the app’s additional HDR feature.
October 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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I have a very bad feeling about this...
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We have many great local trails in San Luis Obispo County, and on Nov. 6 I'll tell you about them (plus weather, gear, and choosing a trail that's right for you) at our local REI. RSVP for free: www.meetup.com/weekends-hik... #dayhiking
Hiking SLO: An Introduction to Local Trails, Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
From Montaña de Oro State Park to Pismo Preserve to the many morros, SLO County is full of great day hiking and walking trails. If you’re new to the area or a local who wan
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October 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I'm exploring the practical side of the Dolomites: the towns, public transport, best times of year to visit, etc. But once in a while I get more than a snapshot. #dolomites #naturephotography #iphone17pro
October 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

The dollar amount has now risen to FORTY Billion.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.

#AmericaFirst 🇺🇸
October 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Yesterday I hiked near Spoleto, Italy, and the Ponte delle Torri aqueduct (now a pedestrian bridge). The adjacent fortress Rocca Albornoziana dates back to the 1360s CE. Jet lag plagues me during this trip to Italy, but I’m enjoying both my time and the views. #travelphotography #getoutside
October 16, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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September 19 to 21, 2025. The third annual Pen & Pier retreat!
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September 19 to 21, 2025. The third annual Pen & Pier retreat!
By Ute Orgassa
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October 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Just a quick pic looking towards Morro Rock, California, taken during yesterday's hazy evening. Low tide brings the bay's character to the surface. #landscapephotography
October 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Recently I published a booklet on smartphone lunar photography. During this harvest moon I followed my own advice to get this pic, a handheld shot with my iPhone 17 Pro. Learn more: joephotos.gumroad.com/l/lunar-smar...

#astrophotography #tutorial
October 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM