David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan
@somewherein.jp
Photographer, essayist, educator, bricoleur, wanderer, weirdo. Everything is interesting.
Travel book! davidwroteabook.com
Prints drm.darkroom.com
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Writing somewherein.jp
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Travel book! davidwroteabook.com
Prints drm.darkroom.com
Photography davidrmunson.com aleatorist.com
Writing somewherein.jp
Links davidrmunson.com/links
My Spotify Wrapped for 2025? Nonexistent because fuck Spotify.
December 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
My Spotify Wrapped for 2025? Nonexistent because fuck Spotify.
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Stories Not Yet Told
Writing a novel is a mysterious process
billadler.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I'd do awful things for some chicken fried steak right now.
December 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I'd do awful things for some chicken fried steak right now.
If you thought the AI slop was bad on Facebook, have you seen LinkedIn recently? Hooooooooooly shit is it bad.
December 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM
If you thought the AI slop was bad on Facebook, have you seen LinkedIn recently? Hooooooooooly shit is it bad.
Decided to take a break and read in bed, because it's pleasant and a good use of time.
The cat has so far totally prevented reading. He is occupying my chest, neck, and face.
In the photo, he's not mid-rub. This is the position he settled on 15 min ago.
The cat has so far totally prevented reading. He is occupying my chest, neck, and face.
In the photo, he's not mid-rub. This is the position he settled on 15 min ago.
December 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Decided to take a break and read in bed, because it's pleasant and a good use of time.
The cat has so far totally prevented reading. He is occupying my chest, neck, and face.
In the photo, he's not mid-rub. This is the position he settled on 15 min ago.
The cat has so far totally prevented reading. He is occupying my chest, neck, and face.
In the photo, he's not mid-rub. This is the position he settled on 15 min ago.
Missing those long Texas afternoons with friends, with nothing in particular to do and no hurry to figure it out
December 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Missing those long Texas afternoons with friends, with nothing in particular to do and no hurry to figure it out
I was 15 when Blur's "Song 2" was released.
At the time of posting, I am on the doorstep of 44.
The song still kicks ass.
At the time of posting, I am on the doorstep of 44.
The song still kicks ass.
December 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I was 15 when Blur's "Song 2" was released.
At the time of posting, I am on the doorstep of 44.
The song still kicks ass.
At the time of posting, I am on the doorstep of 44.
The song still kicks ass.
Revisiting Josef Koudelka's work tonight and I couldn't tell you why it's hitting me as hard as it is right now, but it definitely is doing its thing.
December 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Revisiting Josef Koudelka's work tonight and I couldn't tell you why it's hitting me as hard as it is right now, but it definitely is doing its thing.
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In my mind, I want to believe that if I were to be in a rock band, it would sound something like Motörhead, but really, it would be much closer to a circus's calliope plus guitars.
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 AM
In my mind, I want to believe that if I were to be in a rock band, it would sound something like Motörhead, but really, it would be much closer to a circus's calliope plus guitars.
This morning, when I first went out, I saw a familiar neighborhood cat. Just now, I saw it again, and one of its back legs was clearly injured and bloody. Never been able to get close to that cat, no chance I'd be able to catch it to help it, but I really hope someone can get it the help it needs.
December 2, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This morning, when I first went out, I saw a familiar neighborhood cat. Just now, I saw it again, and one of its back legs was clearly injured and bloody. Never been able to get close to that cat, no chance I'd be able to catch it to help it, but I really hope someone can get it the help it needs.
Just a thought:
Anyone up for playing kickball?
Seriously, why not a regular Sunday morning (etc) kickball game?
We could also play stickball now and then to switch things up.
Anyone up for playing kickball?
Seriously, why not a regular Sunday morning (etc) kickball game?
We could also play stickball now and then to switch things up.
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Just a thought:
Anyone up for playing kickball?
Seriously, why not a regular Sunday morning (etc) kickball game?
We could also play stickball now and then to switch things up.
Anyone up for playing kickball?
Seriously, why not a regular Sunday morning (etc) kickball game?
We could also play stickball now and then to switch things up.
Think I might challenge myself to blog more again in 2026. My original blogging challenge was 2 posts a week all year, but I think this time I'll aim for one per week. Between running my business and other upcoming changes, 2 is probably too many...
December 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Think I might challenge myself to blog more again in 2026. My original blogging challenge was 2 posts a week all year, but I think this time I'll aim for one per week. Between running my business and other upcoming changes, 2 is probably too many...
Lacto-fermentation time! Lawson had great small cucumbers for cheap, and that's all the reason I need to make some fermented dill pickles.
It'll take longer now that the weather is cooler, but even so, should have some delicious, crunchy pickles in about a week.
It'll take longer now that the weather is cooler, but even so, should have some delicious, crunchy pickles in about a week.
November 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Lacto-fermentation time! Lawson had great small cucumbers for cheap, and that's all the reason I need to make some fermented dill pickles.
It'll take longer now that the weather is cooler, but even so, should have some delicious, crunchy pickles in about a week.
It'll take longer now that the weather is cooler, but even so, should have some delicious, crunchy pickles in about a week.
Got a reply elsewhere that was lengthy, clearly AI-generated, and "advice" I didn't ask for.
Instant block.
Unsolicited advice is almost always unwelcome, but this new AI element makes it especially shit.
Instant block.
Unsolicited advice is almost always unwelcome, but this new AI element makes it especially shit.
November 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Got a reply elsewhere that was lengthy, clearly AI-generated, and "advice" I didn't ask for.
Instant block.
Unsolicited advice is almost always unwelcome, but this new AI element makes it especially shit.
Instant block.
Unsolicited advice is almost always unwelcome, but this new AI element makes it especially shit.
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Some new prints in the shop today. Including the "Vase n the Window" and the "Fuel Cell Bus" that I shot this week.
The McLaren one is a new one, too.
That one will look good big, for sure.
Available in sizes up to 1.5m across.
japanorama.darkroom.com
The McLaren one is a new one, too.
That one will look good big, for sure.
Available in sizes up to 1.5m across.
japanorama.darkroom.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Some new prints in the shop today. Including the "Vase n the Window" and the "Fuel Cell Bus" that I shot this week.
The McLaren one is a new one, too.
That one will look good big, for sure.
Available in sizes up to 1.5m across.
japanorama.darkroom.com
The McLaren one is a new one, too.
That one will look good big, for sure.
Available in sizes up to 1.5m across.
japanorama.darkroom.com
Current status: excited and scared, but also excited and excited, and also scared and scared.
Life is beyond weird.
Life is beyond weird.
November 29, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Current status: excited and scared, but also excited and excited, and also scared and scared.
Life is beyond weird.
Life is beyond weird.
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i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
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Good morning. One from a shoot in Feb of 2021. Unique opportunity to photograph the McLaren GT in a practically empty Kyoto. This shot, for me, sums up the wide scenes that excited me about the car photography I grew up with in the 1970s. But that now, cos of Instagram, is rare to see.
Luv&peace
❤️🙏
Luv&peace
❤️🙏
November 28, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Good morning. One from a shoot in Feb of 2021. Unique opportunity to photograph the McLaren GT in a practically empty Kyoto. This shot, for me, sums up the wide scenes that excited me about the car photography I grew up with in the 1970s. But that now, cos of Instagram, is rare to see.
Luv&peace
❤️🙏
Luv&peace
❤️🙏
Thinking of doing an epic 12 hour photo walk on December 30, starting near my home in Saitama City at 6:00 and seeing how far into Tokyo I can get by 18:00. People would be free to join or leave at any point along the way.
November 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Thinking of doing an epic 12 hour photo walk on December 30, starting near my home in Saitama City at 6:00 and seeing how far into Tokyo I can get by 18:00. People would be free to join or leave at any point along the way.
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The end of the year is nearly here, so it's time for my annual print sale.
25% off all prints through December 31st. Whether you're treating yourself to something new or want something meaningful to give this season, there are more than 100 images to choose from.
Check it out at: drm.darkroom.com
25% off all prints through December 31st. Whether you're treating yourself to something new or want something meaningful to give this season, there are more than 100 images to choose from.
Check it out at: drm.darkroom.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The end of the year is nearly here, so it's time for my annual print sale.
25% off all prints through December 31st. Whether you're treating yourself to something new or want something meaningful to give this season, there are more than 100 images to choose from.
Check it out at: drm.darkroom.com
25% off all prints through December 31st. Whether you're treating yourself to something new or want something meaningful to give this season, there are more than 100 images to choose from.
Check it out at: drm.darkroom.com
Sometimes I just want to walk around with a tool kit and fix all the bicycles I see with clear problems.
Do you know what's wrong with this one?
Do you know what's wrong with this one?
November 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Sometimes I just want to walk around with a tool kit and fix all the bicycles I see with clear problems.
Do you know what's wrong with this one?
Do you know what's wrong with this one?
You just died.
The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
Here’s what did me in 👉
The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
Here’s what did me in 👉
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
You just died.
The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
Here’s what did me in 👉
The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
Here’s what did me in 👉
Anyone I know I'm Shibuya right now? Want to hang out?
November 27, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Anyone I know I'm Shibuya right now? Want to hang out?
Not all self-care looks how you'd expect.
November 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Not all self-care looks how you'd expect.