The writer Sam Graham-Felsen’s road trip to the Badlands with his 8-year old son offered lessons in boyhood and in manhood. “This was what I really wanted for Saul — to become a man on his own terms — to be celebrated for his singularity.”

🩵 THE MOODY BLUES Antarctica IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #antarctica #art #interiordecor #landscapes #landscapephotography #travelphotography

THE GREAT PYRAMIDS AT GIZA Egypt Childhood dream unlocked! In addition to the epicness of the pyramids, I love that the small horse-drawn carriage in the lower left — in the absence of any other human or modern elements — makes it look like these could’ve been taken yesterday or 100 years ago.

Many more important things going on but... If he's no longer the Duke of York, a title that since the 14th century has gone to the monarch's 2nd son, could it go to Harry (who recently met w/his father for the first time in ages), or will there not be one until William is crowned and Louis gets it?

🐵 ROAD TRIP Chacma Baboons South Africa Looking directly at me, I imagine the little one along for the ride to be asking me something like “Jealous much?” while mentally flipping me off. IG: seanmarier #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #art #safari #africa #southafrica

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The Gothic Cloisters at the University of Glasgow

When Amy Sherald was chosen to paint the official portrait of Michelle Obama eight years ago, many people in the art world didn't know who she was, but they certainly do now. She sits down with 60 Minutes’ Anderson Cooper to discuss her exhibition “American Sublime,” Sunday.

Because everybody loves a corner ice cream shop… 🍨 NEW!! 🍨 NEVERIA ROXY Mexico City IG: seanmarier #photography #travelphotography #travel #art #mexico #mexicocity #cdmx #icecream #smallbusiness

🐘 CHIPPED TOOTH South Africa IG: seanmarier I love black and white photos, but with nature and wildlife shots I tend to stick to color. For some reason, I think having mostly to do with textures that lend themselves well to B&W, elephants are the exception. #photography #travel #art #wildlife

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Looking for some travel-inspired artwork for yourself or to give as a gift? Check out my work and hit me up with any questions. Shares welcomed! 839photo.smugmug.com/PRINTS IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #travelphotography #art #interiordecor #smallbusiness #giftideas #christmas #wildlife

Frankenstein is the creator of the monster. Not the monster. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

Put your ear up to the screen. Can you hear ‘em? 🌊 CRASHING WAVES Balangan Beach Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia I’m a city kid at heart, but every now and then the beach beckons. Can you hear the waves? IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #art #beach #travelphotography #bali #indonesia #asia #surf

Swearing in isn’t some ceremony. You aren’t a member of Congress until it happens. He knows that. No phones, no staff, nothing. I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!

🩷 NEW!! 🩷 PRETTY IN PINK Mexico City Simplicity for the win… IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #art #travelphotography #nature #naturephotography #flowers #mexicocity #cdmx

Voice notes are a narcissistic power grab. Stop it.

Growing out my beard until my next interview. If nothing else, it'll make me ready for a job as a mall Santa. #tistheseason

Starting January 1st, Californians will be able to buy five-packs of insulin pens via CalRx® for a maximum recommended price of $55 per pack. Every Californian should be able to access life-saving medications without breaking the bank.

Damn. Right.

🌋 IN THE POCKET Acatenango Volcano Guatemala As we made our way to base camp before conquering Volcán de Fuego, we hit this brief but dense and eerie fog pocket, creating these moody silhouettes. #photography #travel #art #travelphotography #landscapes #landscapephotography #guatemala #volcano

👀 NEW!! 👀 OCHENTA (EIGHTY) Mexico City #photography #travel #art #travelphotography #artdeco #architecture #cdmx #mexicocity

There's always been a fight over the true story of America. I believe deeply in the story that says we’re all created equal, and that if we can treat each other with decency and respect, all of us will be better off. I talk about this and more on the final episode of WTF with Marc Maron. Watch now:

If you're overstimulated online, there are still outstanding media outlets that publish longform stories you can sit with and inspire reflection. For 16+ years, @longreads.com has curated over 14,000 stories and published hundreds of original pieces. Today, they’re kicking off a member drive. ❤️

Depending on traffic, these are all closer to O'Hare than the Loop is.

🇩🇰☀️ NYHAVN AFTERNOON Copenhagen, Denmark IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #art #denmark #copenhagen #nyhavn #europe #scandinavia #architecture #travelphotography

Not gonna make myself out to be D'Angelo's biggest fan, or particularly aware of his music beyond his earliest breakthrough hits, but reading these stories and learning that he tragically died of pancreatic cancer and was pretty much exactly the same age as me (he's ~2 weeks YOUNGER) is...sobering.

🪧 NEW!! 🪧 JUST BREATHE Mexico City IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #art #signs #travelphotography #mexicocity #cdmx

WHITE CLIFFS & BLUE SKIES Dover, Kent The forecast called for a rare clear day, so I hopped on the first train from London — caffeine in hand. Totally worth it! Fun Fact: my phone thought I was in France! 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️ IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #travelphotography #uk #england #whitecliffsofdover

Sigh. Not surprised, but...sigh.

NEW! FOUNTAIN OF THE PITCHERS Parque Mexico Mexico City Fuente de los Cántaros (Fountain of the Pitchers) is an outdoor fountain and statue depicting an indigenous Nahua woman with a water pitcher under each arm, from which the water once flowed. (cont’d below) #travel #photography #art #CDMX

When I was a kid, I got a Casio SK1 keyboard for Christmas one year and learned how to play two songs on it -- "I Just Called To Say I Love You" (Stevie Wonder) and "You're the Inspiration" (Chicago). Someone near my apartment is playing the former on a saxophone and I'm having happy flashbacks.

🍁 AUTUMN IN HYDE PARK London IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #travelphotography #nature #naturephotography #london #uk #fallcolors

Love this! Wish I was in the US to catch them -- Annie Hall is one of my favorite movies ever, and I've never seen it in a theatre.

One of these days perhaps I'll stop "liking" @nytimes.com recipes and actually attempt to make one (but don't be silly, today is not that day). 😂 🤷‍♂️

🚪 NEW!! 🚪 84 BLUE Mexico City #photography #travel #art #travelphotography #artdeco #architecture #cdmx #mexicocity

🤠 NEW!! 🤠 SOMBRERERIA ESCANDON Mexico City Especially in an urban setting, my fave pics are usually the ones that showcase a blend of colors, textures, lines, a sense of place and…a little bit of grit. IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #art #cdmx #mexicocity #travelphotography #hats #fashion

STEP INTO FRAME Kenya Limitations can be a blessing. I had my longest lens on, pulled back as far as it could go with no time to change it. If the elephant had been even inches closer, no photo. But if I was using a wider lens, I’d probably have taken a different shot! #photography #wildlife #art

Whoa... So cool.

Diane Keaton, whose death at 79 was confirmed on Saturday, was a star with a distinctive fashion sense on and off screen. Here’s a look at her life and career in pictures. nyti.ms/3L7WB2c

SHADOWCASTING Mt. Agung, Bali The shadow of Mt. Agung, an active volcano, cast over western Bali as the sun rose over the island’s eastern coast — taken from Mt. Agung’s peak, Bali’s highest, after reaching it on an overnight hike. IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #art #indonesia #sunrise

🐧 ME AND MY SHADOW Antarctica Still a cool picture if it wasn’t there, but what really makes this one for me is the penguin’s shadow in profile in the sand. *chef’s kiss* IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #travelphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #penguins #antarctica

Beyond all of her incredible performances, anyone else remember Diane Keaton on the Ellen Degeneres show when Ellen surprised Diane (who had a huge crush on Justin Bieber) by bringing out the Biebs? It was super sweet. She'd go on to star in one of his videos. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ifO...

One of the best to ever do it. And incredibly lovely in person. RIP, Diane Keaton. 😭 I never worked on any of her movies, but she lived in West Hollywood and it wasn't uncommon to cross paths with her out on the street or at the grocery store or in line at Starbucks, etc.

If you look closely, you can see signs of GOP lawmakers fearing the long-term political consequences of paying more attention to Trump's demands than to the voices of their own constituents - or consciences.

🚋 UPHILL TRAM + DOWNHILL TRAM Lisbon, Portugal IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #art #travelphotography #interiordecor #lisbon #lisboa #portugal #europe

3 random things about me. 1. Jay Leno once made fun of me during a Tonight Show monologue 2. I've been to 39 countries + all 7 continents 3. I've sold photos for use as set decor on 3 TV shows (Dexter: Resurrection, How I Met Your Father, Seal Team) + 1 MAJOR 2026 film (my NDA won't let me name)

🐆 POUNCE Kruger National Park South Africa IG: seanmarier #photography #travel #art #wildlife #wildlifephotography #cats #leopards #safari

FLOWER SHOP + RUSH HOUR Hanoi, Vietnam #photography #travel #art #streetphotography #bikes #asia #vietnam #hanoi

That got dark quickly.