Mike | TheMicroNomad
@themicronomad.bsky.social
✌🏽 aka "Nomen" on trail (he/him)
🇵🇭 Filipino | 🌲 Outdoors | 📷 Photography
🛟 Emergency Management - Search & Rescue
🌐 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘦𝘹 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦 "Knowledge from Exploration"
https://TheMicroNomad.com
🇵🇭 Filipino | 🌲 Outdoors | 📷 Photography
🛟 Emergency Management - Search & Rescue
🌐 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘦𝘹 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦 "Knowledge from Exploration"
https://TheMicroNomad.com
Was on the job today so couldn't join in on events today... And can't out loudly say where I stand, but there were definitely signs about where I stood. 🙂
Oh these Rebel symbols you say? Nothing in particular, just a Star Wars fan! ✌🏽
Oh these Rebel symbols you say? Nothing in particular, just a Star Wars fan! ✌🏽
June 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Was on the job today so couldn't join in on events today... And can't out loudly say where I stand, but there were definitely signs about where I stood. 🙂
Oh these Rebel symbols you say? Nothing in particular, just a Star Wars fan! ✌🏽
Oh these Rebel symbols you say? Nothing in particular, just a Star Wars fan! ✌🏽
Day 1 of 9 towards obtaining Wilderness First Responder in the books! Finally got around to taking this course, upgrading my certification from Wilderness First Aid.
May 31, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Day 1 of 9 towards obtaining Wilderness First Responder in the books! Finally got around to taking this course, upgrading my certification from Wilderness First Aid.
Got myself a "new" (bought used) 70-300mm lens after capturing with my 24mm prime for the longest time. Already happy after a quick field test the other day!
Can't wait to get out again 🙂
📍 Yurok Lands
🧭 Trinidad, CA
📷 #Sony #A7Cii
#Photography #Outdoors #California
Can't wait to get out again 🙂
📍 Yurok Lands
🧭 Trinidad, CA
📷 #Sony #A7Cii
#Photography #Outdoors #California
May 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Got myself a "new" (bought used) 70-300mm lens after capturing with my 24mm prime for the longest time. Already happy after a quick field test the other day!
Can't wait to get out again 🙂
📍 Yurok Lands
🧭 Trinidad, CA
📷 #Sony #A7Cii
#Photography #Outdoors #California
Can't wait to get out again 🙂
📍 Yurok Lands
🧭 Trinidad, CA
📷 #Sony #A7Cii
#Photography #Outdoors #California
A serene backpacking adventure while exploring Endor-er... Redwood National & State Parks.
📍 Yurok Lands
📷 #Sony A7Cii
#Photography #Endor #NationalParks #Backpacking
📍 Yurok Lands
📷 #Sony A7Cii
#Photography #Endor #NationalParks #Backpacking
May 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A serene backpacking adventure while exploring Endor-er... Redwood National & State Parks.
📍 Yurok Lands
📷 #Sony A7Cii
#Photography #Endor #NationalParks #Backpacking
📍 Yurok Lands
📷 #Sony A7Cii
#Photography #Endor #NationalParks #Backpacking
Bright Suns (Good day in Batuuan) fellow travelers! #MayThe4th be with you! ✌🏽
Just some of my favorite photography captures from Batuu West last year when I traveled to a galaxy far far away to celebrate this day. 🌌
📷 #Sony A7IV
#Photography #StarWars #Disneyland
Just some of my favorite photography captures from Batuu West last year when I traveled to a galaxy far far away to celebrate this day. 🌌
📷 #Sony A7IV
#Photography #StarWars #Disneyland
May 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Bright Suns (Good day in Batuuan) fellow travelers! #MayThe4th be with you! ✌🏽
Just some of my favorite photography captures from Batuu West last year when I traveled to a galaxy far far away to celebrate this day. 🌌
📷 #Sony A7IV
#Photography #StarWars #Disneyland
Just some of my favorite photography captures from Batuu West last year when I traveled to a galaxy far far away to celebrate this day. 🌌
📷 #Sony A7IV
#Photography #StarWars #Disneyland
In a busy life, sometimes spontaneous adventures happen. Thankfully got a trusty rig for such scenarios: GALILEO.
Acronym for: Gear for Adaptive Living, Integrated Logistics, & Exploration Outpost. 😅 It gets the job done!
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200
#Travel #FilmCollective #Photography
Acronym for: Gear for Adaptive Living, Integrated Logistics, & Exploration Outpost. 😅 It gets the job done!
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200
#Travel #FilmCollective #Photography
April 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In a busy life, sometimes spontaneous adventures happen. Thankfully got a trusty rig for such scenarios: GALILEO.
Acronym for: Gear for Adaptive Living, Integrated Logistics, & Exploration Outpost. 😅 It gets the job done!
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200
#Travel #FilmCollective #Photography
Acronym for: Gear for Adaptive Living, Integrated Logistics, & Exploration Outpost. 😅 It gets the job done!
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200
#Travel #FilmCollective #Photography
Limitless Exploration 🌐
When I visited the Exploratorium in SF for the first time, felt like a kid again as I took such appreciation for the sciences. The world is our classroom and we still have lots to learn.
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ Fuji 200
#SanFrancisco #FilmCollective #Photography
When I visited the Exploratorium in SF for the first time, felt like a kid again as I took such appreciation for the sciences. The world is our classroom and we still have lots to learn.
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ Fuji 200
#SanFrancisco #FilmCollective #Photography
April 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Limitless Exploration 🌐
When I visited the Exploratorium in SF for the first time, felt like a kid again as I took such appreciation for the sciences. The world is our classroom and we still have lots to learn.
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ Fuji 200
#SanFrancisco #FilmCollective #Photography
When I visited the Exploratorium in SF for the first time, felt like a kid again as I took such appreciation for the sciences. The world is our classroom and we still have lots to learn.
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ Fuji 200
#SanFrancisco #FilmCollective #Photography
Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Some of the smallest actions can build towards a sustainable future and it doesn't necessarily have to be outdoors. A trip to the science museum to learn about our home can be just as impactful.
🧭 California Academy of Sciences
📷 Sony A7Cii
#EarthDay #Science #Sustainability
Some of the smallest actions can build towards a sustainable future and it doesn't necessarily have to be outdoors. A trip to the science museum to learn about our home can be just as impactful.
🧭 California Academy of Sciences
📷 Sony A7Cii
#EarthDay #Science #Sustainability
April 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Some of the smallest actions can build towards a sustainable future and it doesn't necessarily have to be outdoors. A trip to the science museum to learn about our home can be just as impactful.
🧭 California Academy of Sciences
📷 Sony A7Cii
#EarthDay #Science #Sustainability
Some of the smallest actions can build towards a sustainable future and it doesn't necessarily have to be outdoors. A trip to the science museum to learn about our home can be just as impactful.
🧭 California Academy of Sciences
📷 Sony A7Cii
#EarthDay #Science #Sustainability
Pause & Enjoy ☕
In midst of chaos, sometimes life might give you a subtle hint to just pause and to enjoy the moment.
📷 Sony A7CII
📍 Native Lands of the Wiyot
🧭 2025.JAN.09 in Eureka, CA
#Photography #SonyCamera #CoffeeShopVibe
In midst of chaos, sometimes life might give you a subtle hint to just pause and to enjoy the moment.
📷 Sony A7CII
📍 Native Lands of the Wiyot
🧭 2025.JAN.09 in Eureka, CA
#Photography #SonyCamera #CoffeeShopVibe
April 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Pause & Enjoy ☕
In midst of chaos, sometimes life might give you a subtle hint to just pause and to enjoy the moment.
📷 Sony A7CII
📍 Native Lands of the Wiyot
🧭 2025.JAN.09 in Eureka, CA
#Photography #SonyCamera #CoffeeShopVibe
In midst of chaos, sometimes life might give you a subtle hint to just pause and to enjoy the moment.
📷 Sony A7CII
📍 Native Lands of the Wiyot
🧭 2025.JAN.09 in Eureka, CA
#Photography #SonyCamera #CoffeeShopVibe
What an amazing sight to witness! ✊🏽
Some quick captures of the #HandsOff Rally at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka #California
Some quick captures of the #HandsOff Rally at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka #California
April 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
What an amazing sight to witness! ✊🏽
Some quick captures of the #HandsOff Rally at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka #California
Some quick captures of the #HandsOff Rally at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka #California
Life is like a Rollercoaster
A throwback as I ponder how best to describe the feelings and general sense of what life is giving these days. Also reminder to myself of the simple amusement enjoyed in good company.
🧭 #Disney California Adventure Park
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200 #FilmPhotography
A throwback as I ponder how best to describe the feelings and general sense of what life is giving these days. Also reminder to myself of the simple amusement enjoyed in good company.
🧭 #Disney California Adventure Park
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200 #FilmPhotography
April 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Life is like a Rollercoaster
A throwback as I ponder how best to describe the feelings and general sense of what life is giving these days. Also reminder to myself of the simple amusement enjoyed in good company.
🧭 #Disney California Adventure Park
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200 #FilmPhotography
A throwback as I ponder how best to describe the feelings and general sense of what life is giving these days. Also reminder to myself of the simple amusement enjoyed in good company.
🧭 #Disney California Adventure Park
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200 #FilmPhotography
I've never gripped my steering wheel harder than when I drove down into King's Canyon. The sheer drop offs and non-existent guard rails really made me pay attention, haha.
(Pictured: smokey from summer fires, road can be seen on the right as it descends into the canyon)
(Pictured: smokey from summer fires, road can be seen on the right as it descends into the canyon)
March 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I've never gripped my steering wheel harder than when I drove down into King's Canyon. The sheer drop offs and non-existent guard rails really made me pay attention, haha.
(Pictured: smokey from summer fires, road can be seen on the right as it descends into the canyon)
(Pictured: smokey from summer fires, road can be seen on the right as it descends into the canyon)
Yep! Left behind after filming was done for one of the Western Movies back in the day. It was too expensive to move em back so now they became a part of the Wildlife ecosystem of Catalina Island. TCT is a phenomenal trail! Short but just the right amount of challenging with phenomenal views! 😁
March 27, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Yep! Left behind after filming was done for one of the Western Movies back in the day. It was too expensive to move em back so now they became a part of the Wildlife ecosystem of Catalina Island. TCT is a phenomenal trail! Short but just the right amount of challenging with phenomenal views! 😁
Still Life 📷
Weather letting up for a couple days in Northern California so taking advantage of it while I can ☀️
📍 Native Lands of the Yurok
🧭 Seascape Restaurant (Tribal Owned
#Photography
Weather letting up for a couple days in Northern California so taking advantage of it while I can ☀️
📍 Native Lands of the Yurok
🧭 Seascape Restaurant (Tribal Owned
#Photography
March 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Still Life 📷
Weather letting up for a couple days in Northern California so taking advantage of it while I can ☀️
📍 Native Lands of the Yurok
🧭 Seascape Restaurant (Tribal Owned
#Photography
Weather letting up for a couple days in Northern California so taking advantage of it while I can ☀️
📍 Native Lands of the Yurok
🧭 Seascape Restaurant (Tribal Owned
#Photography
Protectors of History 📚
We often associate the NPS to landscapes and overlook it's other purpose. To rangers at National Historic Sites, keep being the uplifting voice whilst sharing history so we don't repeat it ourselves.
🧭 Manzanar National Historic Site
#Photography #NationalParks #ParkChat
We often associate the NPS to landscapes and overlook it's other purpose. To rangers at National Historic Sites, keep being the uplifting voice whilst sharing history so we don't repeat it ourselves.
🧭 Manzanar National Historic Site
#Photography #NationalParks #ParkChat
March 7, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Protectors of History 📚
We often associate the NPS to landscapes and overlook it's other purpose. To rangers at National Historic Sites, keep being the uplifting voice whilst sharing history so we don't repeat it ourselves.
🧭 Manzanar National Historic Site
#Photography #NationalParks #ParkChat
We often associate the NPS to landscapes and overlook it's other purpose. To rangers at National Historic Sites, keep being the uplifting voice whilst sharing history so we don't repeat it ourselves.
🧭 Manzanar National Historic Site
#Photography #NationalParks #ParkChat
Yes!!! And then the river being one of my best backpacking experiences too. To just wake up to the sounds of the creek and gaze at the many Redwood Trees along the banks. It's so peaceful 😌
March 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Yes!!! And then the river being one of my best backpacking experiences too. To just wake up to the sounds of the creek and gaze at the many Redwood Trees along the banks. It's so peaceful 😌
Happy #WaterfallWednesday all! Just A little something to break up the timeline a bit. Outdoors matter, you matter.
📍 Ahwahneechee Lands
🧭 Yosemite National Park
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 200
#NationalParks #Photography #FilmCollective #Kodak #35mmFilm
📍 Ahwahneechee Lands
🧭 Yosemite National Park
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 200
#NationalParks #Photography #FilmCollective #Kodak #35mmFilm
March 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy #WaterfallWednesday all! Just A little something to break up the timeline a bit. Outdoors matter, you matter.
📍 Ahwahneechee Lands
🧭 Yosemite National Park
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 200
#NationalParks #Photography #FilmCollective #Kodak #35mmFilm
📍 Ahwahneechee Lands
🧭 Yosemite National Park
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 200
#NationalParks #Photography #FilmCollective #Kodak #35mmFilm
Standing Tall 🌲
Wishing I could join the many out there today, but other duties call... But like this Sequoia here: stand tall, be resilient. For #NationalParks, for all the rangers, for #PublicLands!
📍 Native Lands of Western Mono/Monache
🧭 Sequoia National Park
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 200
Wishing I could join the many out there today, but other duties call... But like this Sequoia here: stand tall, be resilient. For #NationalParks, for all the rangers, for #PublicLands!
📍 Native Lands of Western Mono/Monache
🧭 Sequoia National Park
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 200
March 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Standing Tall 🌲
Wishing I could join the many out there today, but other duties call... But like this Sequoia here: stand tall, be resilient. For #NationalParks, for all the rangers, for #PublicLands!
📍 Native Lands of Western Mono/Monache
🧭 Sequoia National Park
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 200
Wishing I could join the many out there today, but other duties call... But like this Sequoia here: stand tall, be resilient. For #NationalParks, for all the rangers, for #PublicLands!
📍 Native Lands of Western Mono/Monache
🧭 Sequoia National Park
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 200
Inspired by @camarowrx.bsky.social for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme on #Abandoned
A unique, jointly managed land with some historical significance up in the Aleutian Islands when I visited in 2017.
#ParkChat #Photography
📍 Native Lands of the Aleut
🧭 Unalaska
📷 Nikon D5300
A unique, jointly managed land with some historical significance up in the Aleutian Islands when I visited in 2017.
#ParkChat #Photography
📍 Native Lands of the Aleut
🧭 Unalaska
📷 Nikon D5300
February 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Inspired by @camarowrx.bsky.social for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme on #Abandoned
A unique, jointly managed land with some historical significance up in the Aleutian Islands when I visited in 2017.
#ParkChat #Photography
📍 Native Lands of the Aleut
🧭 Unalaska
📷 Nikon D5300
A unique, jointly managed land with some historical significance up in the Aleutian Islands when I visited in 2017.
#ParkChat #Photography
📍 Native Lands of the Aleut
🧭 Unalaska
📷 Nikon D5300
More Than A Sign
The only evidence of who manages #PublicLands most often is just this, a sign. They may not be seen, but their efforts can be felt.
📍 Native Lands of Northern Wintu
🧭 Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Trinity Alps
📷 Pentax K1000 #Photography
🎞️ Kodak Pro Image 100 #FilmCollective
The only evidence of who manages #PublicLands most often is just this, a sign. They may not be seen, but their efforts can be felt.
📍 Native Lands of Northern Wintu
🧭 Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Trinity Alps
📷 Pentax K1000 #Photography
🎞️ Kodak Pro Image 100 #FilmCollective
February 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
More Than A Sign
The only evidence of who manages #PublicLands most often is just this, a sign. They may not be seen, but their efforts can be felt.
📍 Native Lands of Northern Wintu
🧭 Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Trinity Alps
📷 Pentax K1000 #Photography
🎞️ Kodak Pro Image 100 #FilmCollective
The only evidence of who manages #PublicLands most often is just this, a sign. They may not be seen, but their efforts can be felt.
📍 Native Lands of Northern Wintu
🧭 Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Trinity Alps
📷 Pentax K1000 #Photography
🎞️ Kodak Pro Image 100 #FilmCollective
That is so cool! Absolutely love when cities incorporate street art and murals. It adds such a unique vibrancy to the area! A few from Eureka where I'm at, captured in film:
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 400
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 400
February 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
That is so cool! Absolutely love when cities incorporate street art and murals. It adds such a unique vibrancy to the area! A few from Eureka where I'm at, captured in film:
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 400
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 400
"In wisdom gathered over time I have found every experience is a form of exploration" -Ansel Adams
A quote helping me view through a pragmatic lens like in the #outdoors where we can find the intersect between the natural, built, and social systems.
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 200 #FilmCollective
A quote helping me view through a pragmatic lens like in the #outdoors where we can find the intersect between the natural, built, and social systems.
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 200 #FilmCollective
February 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
"In wisdom gathered over time I have found every experience is a form of exploration" -Ansel Adams
A quote helping me view through a pragmatic lens like in the #outdoors where we can find the intersect between the natural, built, and social systems.
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 200 #FilmCollective
A quote helping me view through a pragmatic lens like in the #outdoors where we can find the intersect between the natural, built, and social systems.
📷 Pentax K1000
🎞️ Kodak Gold 200 #FilmCollective
They are stewards of the landscapes we recreate in.
They tell the stories of our nation's history, both the good and bad.
They foster connection between the natural, built, and social systems.
Just a tiny silhouette of a park ranger helping oversee the vast landscape behind them. #ParksChat
They tell the stories of our nation's history, both the good and bad.
They foster connection between the natural, built, and social systems.
Just a tiny silhouette of a park ranger helping oversee the vast landscape behind them. #ParksChat
February 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
They are stewards of the landscapes we recreate in.
They tell the stories of our nation's history, both the good and bad.
They foster connection between the natural, built, and social systems.
Just a tiny silhouette of a park ranger helping oversee the vast landscape behind them. #ParksChat
They tell the stories of our nation's history, both the good and bad.
They foster connection between the natural, built, and social systems.
Just a tiny silhouette of a park ranger helping oversee the vast landscape behind them. #ParksChat
Happy #WaterfallWednsday! I've been experimenting with some different hues in some #Photography edits. Just as any color is important, blue, pink, and white hues really add warmth and should not be forgotten if you know what I mean. 🙂🌈
📍 Natives Lands of Northern Wintu
🧭 Trinity Alps
📷 Sony A7CII
📍 Natives Lands of Northern Wintu
🧭 Trinity Alps
📷 Sony A7CII
February 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Happy #WaterfallWednsday! I've been experimenting with some different hues in some #Photography edits. Just as any color is important, blue, pink, and white hues really add warmth and should not be forgotten if you know what I mean. 🙂🌈
📍 Natives Lands of Northern Wintu
🧭 Trinity Alps
📷 Sony A7CII
📍 Natives Lands of Northern Wintu
🧭 Trinity Alps
📷 Sony A7CII
Spaces like these remind me I don't have to be on a hike or outside to find a sense of calm. Noise existed, but it was different. Here, the space was filled with conversations of affirmation, creativity, and community; A true communal space.
🧭 Ferndale, CA - Mind's Eye Manufacture & Coffee Shop
🧭 Ferndale, CA - Mind's Eye Manufacture & Coffee Shop
February 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Spaces like these remind me I don't have to be on a hike or outside to find a sense of calm. Noise existed, but it was different. Here, the space was filled with conversations of affirmation, creativity, and community; A true communal space.
🧭 Ferndale, CA - Mind's Eye Manufacture & Coffee Shop
🧭 Ferndale, CA - Mind's Eye Manufacture & Coffee Shop