I've posted a new blog! A look back at my 2026 trip to San Diego—complete with a first MLB game experience at Petco Park, beautiful night walks through the Gaslamp Quarter, and a heartbreaking (but humbling) lesson in loading 35mm film.

New Blog Monday! Going to be switching to every other week, to try and not burn myself out with writing these things. mrthrax.co/chasing-the-...

A work trip to sunny San Diego, an early arrival, and a last-minute camera upgrade. Here’s how the Sony a7IV handled its first real-world test. mrthrax.co/san-diego-20...

I’ve started blogging again, first blog up, my $5 shop goodwill find. mrthrax.co/minolta-free...

Ferrari's, especially in Rosso Corsa are always iconic. There's just something about the style and presence of a Ferrari that no other brand has. Sure they all have their unique experience, but something about Ferrari always stands out. Maybe it's the heritage, maybe the sound.

In a field of incredible machines, the Heart of Racing Valkyrie is the one that demands your attention. You can be three miles away in the infield and still track its progress just by the sound of that V12. Combine that with those wild aero lines, and it’s easily the most distinct cars #Valkyrie

There is an electricity at Daytona that a broadcast simply can’t capture. Have you ever experienced a race in person? If so, which one sits at the top of your list? Let me know in the comments! #Rolex24 #Daytona24 #IMSA #EnduranceRacing #Motorsport

A few of my favorite pictures from the Rolex 24 hours at Daytona IMSA race this last weekend. My first time going, what an amazing experience #cars #racing #photography #imsa #endurance #porsche

Even through everything the sun still rises and sets. Just a reminder to put down the phone, turn off the tv, step away from the computer and go outside. This is something I struggle with, but capturing moments like this remind me to appreciate what’s around me when I can and helps me reset.

Well, the first roll through the Electro 35 GSN was a learning experience. I thought I had the film fully rewound, but I did not. I’m probably going to replace the light seals, but there’s still some wonkiness with the exposure stuff and I’m questioning if it’s worth the repair. #filmphotography

Well the yashica wasn’t enough, I decided I needed a point and shoot in my life, I present the Minolta Freedom Tele AF Multibeam. This camera is actually the same camera as the Leica AF-C1. So, For $5 I truly couldn’t resist. #film #analog #filmphotography #minolta #yashica #leica

Corporate America has been waging a war against the trade union movement for a simple reason: They know that union workers earn higher wages and better benefits than non-union workers.

It’s finally here! Did a little exterior cleaning on it (after the picture), got in a new battery with an adapter and validated it gets power. Now to run a roll of film through it and see what happens 🤷‍♂️ #photography #analog #filmphotography #35mm #rangefinder #yashica #kodak

USPS, are you okay? I really wanted my camera on Friday but I don’t think that’s happening anymore 😭

Well, I decided that I wanted to hate myself and money and start to get into film. #photography #filmphotography #analogphotography #film #35mm

Surprising car to show up at cars and coffee. This is the Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale. This is a limited run, 1/799 car, and the only Ferrari “XX” model to be made street legal. #windermere #carsandcoffee #ferrari #sf90 #sf90xx #rare #shotonsony

Just some birds spotted at the Oakland Nature Preserve in Oakland Florida 1. Northern Red Cardinal 2. Great Crested Flycatcher 3-4 Great Blue Heron #birds #birding #nature #orlando #florida #oakland #centralflorida #shotonsony #a7iv #sony200600g

Snapped this Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird at Leu Gardens in Orlando today. #hummingbird #birdphotography #birds #rubythroatedhummingbird #orlando #florida #leugardens #nature #wildlife #shotonsony #a7iv #sony200600g

Zebras are cool, and the debate has been settled, they’re black with white stripes. #photography #wildlifephotography #zebra #animalkingdom #disney #wdw #disneyworld #shotonsony #sony200600g #notahorse

My spirit animal is definitely this rhino. I feel you. #animalkingdom #rhino #rhinoceros #disney #orlando #florida #animal #photography #wildlifephotography

I had never seen one of these Nicobar Pigeons before, but I’m glad they were so photogenic for me at animal kingdom #bird #birding #birdphotography #animalkingdom #disney #disneyworld #shotonsony #sony200600g #orlando #florida #wildlife

Some greater flamingoes at disneys animal kingdom. I’d love to see them in the wild some day #birding #birds #animalkingdom #wdw #disneyworld #photography #birdphotography #shotonsony

Green Heron at Oakland Nature Preserve in Oakland Florida. #nature #birding #greenheron #birdphotography #orlando #florida #oakland #centralflorida #shotonsony #a7iv #sony200600g

Just a white ibis spotted at #epcot. Taken with my Sony a7iv and a Sony 200-600 f/5.6-6.3 G OSS #bird #nature #wildlife #orlando #florida #disneyworld

So excited for my new lens! Sony 200-600 f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

JON KARL: Could we really see active duty Marines on the streets of LA? MIKE JOHNSON: One of our core principles is maintaining peace through strength. We do that on foreign affairs and domestic affairs as well. I don't think that's heavy handed.

I love visiting places different than where I live. Brings a nice change of scenery to rejuvenate my desire to go shooting. Here’s a picture from the MTS as it was starting to sprinkle in San Diego. #sandiego #photography #shotonsony #a7iv #sigma2870mmf28 #travel #publictransit #transportation

So, PHP walks into a bar in 2025. The bartender says, "Hey, haven't seen you since... oh wait, everyone keeps saying you're dead! What'll it be?" PHP replies, "Just a tall glass of 'I told you so,' neat."

Cloud cost optimization isn't about rushing to lock in discounts. It's about understanding if your architecture aligns with your needs first. Sure, RIs and Savings Plans can save money - but only if you're committing to the right resources.

When you spot @quinnypig.com taking a picture with his iPad but missed the opportunity to get a picture of it. 😭 #finopsx

Always an exciting day when you get new gear. Finally upgraded the A7ii to the a7iv.

Some street art in Orlando that really caught my eye. #orlando #florida #graffiti #tag #streetart #streetphotography #centralflorida #abandonded #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28

Not sure if this counts as a car picture but I’ll call it one! #carphotography #streetphotography #streetart #graffiti #tagged #shotonsony #photography #sigma2870mmf28

There’s just something about a Porsche 911 that’s just right. #porsche #911 #carphotography #sportscar #pcar #porsche911 #carporn #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28

There’s just something about a S13 #s13 #silvia #240sx #jdm #carphotography

Ten square miles would absolutely be the world’s largest game of “find the hung DNS server so you can reboot it.”

Bagged Takeover Patrol Audi R8 #carphotography #cars #audi #r8 #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28

This stanced Honda Beat is always great to see. The amount of work and effort that had to go into this is impressive. #honda #beat #jdm #keicar #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28

Sunset with sun rays from the verandah in our stateroom #sunset #lightrays #sunrays #sky #landscape #ocean #cruise #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #dcl #vacation #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28

They call it Mello Yello, but it’s quite extreme. Not usually a fan of the R33 Skyline, but this one is awesome. #photography #carphotography #carshow #nissan #skyline #r33 #widebody

There’s just something about some JDM cars I can’t deny! #cars #carphotography #jdm #nissan #honda #photography #carshow #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28

Boat returning back to Castaway Cay #ocean #landscape #bahamas #disney #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #boat #boating #photography

I don’t usually do grain and a film like effect, but for this picture I think it perfected the look I was going for. #photography #streetphotography #suburban #orange #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28

Great view of Nassau from the back of the ship at the adult pool #disney #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #nassau #bahamas #pool #water #ocean #photography #caribbean #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28

A shoe fit for a princess #glassslipper #glass #art #crystal #photography #dcl #disneycruseline #disneywish #wish #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28 #cruise #vacation

The shape of this door caught my eye as I walked by, kind of reminded me of a dog bone. #disneywish #disneycruiseline #disneycruise #dcl #cruiseship #photography #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28

The ride up the aqua mouse, where all the anticipation builds. #aquamouse #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #dcl #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28 #photography

There’s just something about these ships at night 😍 #disney #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #dcl #disneywish #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28

I love the little things like this placed around the cruise that just make it feel special. #dcl #disney #cruise #disneycruise #disneywish #Mickey #mickeymouse #shotonsony #sigma2870mmf28

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