Mike Talladen - Light Writer

Happy Earth Day! How do you reduce your negative impact?⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Out of all the natural places I've traveled, one thing has been a constant in my journeys; discarded waste. I've found bags, barrels, bottles, cans, diapers, gas tanks, glass, styrofoam, tires, toys, wrappers, the list goes on and on. I do my best to remove as much junk as I can while I find it. There have been times I've brought large bags or buckets and filled them to the brim, sometimes I've removed whatever I can carry by hand⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ sometimes I can't reach it without risking my safety. Whether it was accidentally or intentionally left behind by previous travelers, washed down river or carried by wind, it is always there. And it all starts somewhere.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Earth day should be every day. As stewards of this planet, as role models for generations to come, as creatures with so much power to help those who cannot help themselves, our daily conscience should include how we are impacting the world around us near and far, and how that affects so many others.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Using a reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug is a really easy and effective start to reducing the amount of single-use waste! Keeping a small, lightweight food container in your car or bag helps cut down on plastic and styrofoam take-out containers. Reusable shopping bags, composting your food scraps, and so much more! What simple practices do you already do, or what can you start incorporating into your daily life, to reduce your negative impact? ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Remember the three simple R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. In that order!
Happy Earth Day! How do you reduce your negative impact?⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Out of all the natural places I've traveled, one thing has been a constant in my journeys; discarded waste. I've found bags, barrels, bottles, cans, diapers, gas tanks, glass, styrofoam, tires, toys, wrappers, the list goes on and on. I do my best to remove as much junk as I can while I find it. There have been times I've brought large bags or buckets and filled them to the brim, sometimes I've removed whatever I can carry by hand⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ sometimes I can't reach it without risking my safety. Whether it was accidentally or intentionally left behind by previous travelers, washed down river or carried by wind, it is always there. And it all starts somewhere.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Earth day should be every day. As stewards of this planet, as role models for generations to come, as creatures with so much power to help those who cannot help themselves, our daily conscience should include how we are impacting the world around us near and far, and how that affects so many others.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Using a reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug is a really easy and effective start to reducing the amount of single-use waste! Keeping a small, lightweight food container in your car or bag helps cut down on plastic and styrofoam take-out containers. Reusable shopping bags, composting your food scraps, and so much more! What simple practices do you already do, or what can you start incorporating into your daily life, to reduce your negative impact? ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Remember the three simple R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. In that order!⁣⠀
Happy Earth Day! How do you reduce your negative impact?⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Out of all the natural places I've traveled, one thing has been a constant in my journeys; discarded waste. I've found bags, barrels, bottles, cans, diapers, gas tanks, glass, styrofoam, tires, toys, wrappers, the list goes on and on. I do my best to remove as much junk as I can while I find it. There have been times I've brought large bags or buckets and filled them to the brim, sometimes I've removed whatever I can carry by hand⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ sometimes I can't reach it without risking my safety. Whether it was accidentally or intentionally left behind by previous travelers, washed down river or carried by wind, it is always there. And it all starts somewhere.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Earth day should be every day. As stewards of this planet, as role models for generations to come, as creatures with so much power to help those who cannot help themselves, our daily conscience should include how we are impacting the world around us near and far, and how that affects so many others.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Using a reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug is a really easy and effective start to reducing the amount of single-use waste! Keeping a small, lightweight food container in your car or bag helps cut down on plastic and styrofoam take-out containers. Reusable shopping bags, composting your food scraps, and so much more! What simple practices do you already do, or what can you start incorporating into your daily life, to reduce your negative impact? ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Remember the three simple R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. In that order!⁣⠀
Earth Day is every day! ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ In the spirit of Earth Day, I decided to blog my experience covering the People's Climate Movement in Washington, D.C. on 22 April 2017. Click the link in my bio and head to Diaries to check out the blog!⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Earth Day is every day, and every single thing we do as individuals has a cause and effect, good or bad. That effect is multiplied by the billions. Think about what you can do to help reduce your negative impact on the environment near and far. Sometimes it's as easy as not doing something anymore. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ There are and always be many who will resist ignorance and hate, unite, create empowerment, build positive communities, spread awareness, and fight for a future all living beings deserve. Every living thing on this earth depends on that fight.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ There is no Planet B.
Earth Day is every day! ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ In the spirit of Earth Day, I decided to blog my experience covering the People's Climate Movement in Washington, D.C. on 22 April 2017. Click the link in my bio and head to Diaries to check out the blog!⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Earth Day is every day, and every single thing we do as individuals has a cause and effect, good or bad. That effect is multiplied by the billions. Think about what you can do to help reduce your negative impact on the environment near and far. Sometimes it's as easy as not doing something anymore. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ There are and always be many who will resist ignorance and hate, unite, create empowerment, build positive communities, spread awareness, and fight for a future all living beings deserve. Every living thing on this earth depends on that fight.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ There is no Planet B.
Earth Day is every day! ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ In the spirit of Earth Day, I decided to blog my experience covering the People's Climate Movement in Washington, D.C. on 22 April 2017. Click the link in my bio and head to Diaries to check out the blog!⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Earth Day is every day, and every single thing we do as individuals has a cause and effect, good or bad. That effect is multiplied by the billions. Think about what you can do to help reduce your negative impact on the environment near and far. Sometimes it's as easy as not doing something anymore. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ There are and always be many who will resist ignorance and hate, unite, create empowerment, build positive communities, spread awareness, and fight for a future all living beings deserve. Every living thing on this earth depends on that fight.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ There is no Planet B.
I'm on sabbatical for most of April in a place that's always felt like home.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ I've always loved the rivers that run through the Appalachian mountains in North Carolina. There's just something about them that really digs into my soul. These mountains play a huge role in why I'm planning on calling this place home in a few years.
I'm on sabbatical for most of April in a place that's always felt like home.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ I've always loved the rivers that run through the Appalachian mountains in North Carolina. There's just something about them that really digs into my soul. These mountains play a huge role in why I'm planning on calling this place home in a few years.
I'm on sabbatical for most of April in a place that's always felt like home.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ I've always loved the rivers that run through the Appalachian mountains in North Carolina. There's just something about them that really digs into my soul. These mountains play a huge role in why I'm planning on calling this place home in a few years.
Slowing down that morning commute.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Years ago when I worked in the loop and lived in the burbs, I'd lug my tripod and camera with me every day, taking earlier and later trains than necessary for work. Spent a lot of rainy, spring and winter days getting soaked while looking for the right conditions to get these kinds of shots. ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Looking forward to diving back into this body of work this year! Anyone want to join some friends and I on a monthly street walk?
Slowing down that morning commute.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Years ago when I worked in the loop and lived in the burbs, I'd lug my tripod and camera with me every day, taking earlier and later trains than necessary for work. Spent a lot of rainy, spring and winter days getting soaked while looking for the right conditions to get these kinds of shots. ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Looking forward to diving back into this body of work this year! Anyone want to join some friends and I on a monthly street walk?
Slowing down that morning commute.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Years ago when I worked in the loop and lived in the burbs, I'd lug my tripod and camera with me every day, taking earlier and later trains than necessary for work. Spent a lot of rainy, spring and winter days getting soaked while looking for the right conditions to get these kinds of shots. ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Looking forward to diving back into this body of work this year! Anyone want to join some friends and I on a monthly street walk?
C2E2 2019
C2E2 2019
C2E2 2019
"F*ck you, man!" All I could do was laugh behind my camera.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ New blog up! A little backstory to how I came across this sunrise while visiting Samosir Island in Sumatra, Indonesia. I feel compelled to say there are cannibals and super-volcanoes involved, but I must warn you it's not as dangerous or exciting as it sounds ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Link in bio, filed under Diaries - "The Night Ferry"
"F*ck you, man!" All I could do was laugh behind my camera.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ New blog up! A little backstory to how I came across this sunrise while visiting Samosir Island in Sumatra, Indonesia. I feel compelled to say there are cannibals and super-volcanoes involved, but I must warn you it's not as dangerous or exciting as it sounds ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Link in bio, filed under Diaries - "The Night Ferry"
"F*ck you, man!" All I could do was laugh behind my camera.⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ New blog up! A little backstory to how I came across this sunrise while visiting Samosir Island in Sumatra, Indonesia. I feel compelled to say there are cannibals and super-volcanoes involved, but I must warn you it's not as dangerous or exciting as it sounds ⁣⠀ _____⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Link in bio, filed under Diaries - "The Night Ferry"