Unsplash and Apple Montreal

I recently submitted a few photos to Unsplash for anyone in need of a "non-stock stock image" to download and use and I'm extremely proud to have one photo in particular featured by Unsplash. The photo below was taken on my iPhone 5 while visiting Yosemite Valley a few years ago and I truly just stumbled into this shot as I emerged from my tent.


"All photos published on Unsplash are licensed under Creative Commons Zero which means you can copy, modify, distribute and use the photos for free, including commercial purposes, without asking permission from or providing attribution to the photographer or Unsplash."

There was an event recently at the Apple Store in Montreal and Unsplash showcased my photo in a huge 60x40" frame and then shared a photo of it through Twitter. I'm not a professional photographer but it made my day to see my photo displayed and enjoyed by so many people.

While I don't usually toot my own horn, pardon me while I do just that here.


August 20, 2015:

"Unsplash x Apple Inc. Partnership in Montreal. Last night, we got to feature some of Unsplash's photographs that were shot on an iPhone. The photographs were super awesome, and we received lots of love šŸ˜ Thank you Apple and everyone that came out to support us."







Items of Want 030

Field Notes FN-01 (Graph Paper 3-Pack)


Can't go wrong with the classic Field Notes. "I'm not writing it down to remember it later, I'm writing it down to remember it now."

Photo by Strong Island

GORUCK 10/20/30 LB Ruck Plate Bundle


Specifically built for rucking. "The best weight to ruck. Ruck Plates are compact and fit seamlessly in our rucksacks for superior stability. Made in the USA to exacting standards of quality and craftsmanship, GORUCK Ruck Plates represent the very best of American manufacturing."

Alite Mantis Chair


 (Shown on right. Photo via ADV Rider)

"The Mantis Chair is a four-legged, stable version of our famous Monarch Chair. Have a seat and experience the extreme comfort of the seatā€™s higher base and larger sling. The Mantis Chair is much easier to carry than most heavy, bulky, outdoor chairs, and just as easy to setup. "

Harvard Law (Just Kidding) Shirt


"Dedicated to those smug trust fund kids who can't stop talking about their success. This parody Harvard shirt is a great way to express your complete apathy about Ivy League education."

Farm and Field Farmer Lock Pocket Knife


"The Farm & Field Farmer Lock pocket knife is a work horse of a knife by design.  This is the kind of knife your grandfather carried, and you will pass on to your grandchildren.  The 1095 tool steel blade comes out of the box with a razor edge and will hold it for a long time, but is easy to sharpen when needed.  Carbon steel blades are known for their ability to take and hold an edge, will take a little love to keep them rust free, but is well worth the effort.  The Orange Delrin handle is durable and easy to find in you bag or if dropped on the ground.  This model has a traditional lock back mechanism.

Farm & Field Tool Farmer Lock knives are built with 1095 Tool Steel blades and springs as well as reinforced pins for the most difficult of cutting tasks.  Farm & Field Tool Knives combine affordability with quality of a 100% American Made product. Itā€™s a canā€™t miss combination that we are proud to offer to our customers. Whether you are in the field or on the farm, we hope these knives earn a spot in your pocket and in your tool box.

Great eastern Cutlery is located in Titusville, PA.  Founded in 2006 and Owned by Master Knifemakers Ken Daniels and Bill Howard, who was chief designer at Queen Cutlery for many years, Great Eastern Cutlery brings 60 years of industry leadership to its products.  They have earned a reputation for being the very best pocket knives in the industry, their quality speaks for itself.  If you buy a Great Eastern Knife, you will be pleased."

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Take a Break from Sharing for Others and start Sharing for Yourself

Does every blog post you write need to be shared across every social network in hopes that everyone you know will read it? You may feel like it's necessary but I'm recommending you take some time and just share for yourself.

Thereā€™s something freeing about hitting "Publish" on a blog post and just leaving it there, not raising attention about it. Overall it's a great way to become comfortable with your own thoughts. The opposite side of this is that as soon as we put something out, most will immediately begin the constant checking of how many likes or favorites it gets.

Keep sharing your thoughts through a blog or journal but don't feel pressured to post it to every social network imaginable. Yeah you may feel like you're missing out on "reach" but chasing numbers is a time waster anyway. Share for yourself.