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A collection of 21 posts

🟢 Newsletter

My Boots Knew Viðey's Secret Before I Did

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. Last time, I rescued this newsletter from quicksand and proclaimed I wouldn't neglect it again. Well, here I am, delivering. Once again, I'm spotlighting an occurrence in the capital. But this has no trumpets, banners, or tasty fish soups.

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Sjómannadagurinn Reeled Me in Like the Pisces I Am

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. No, you're not hallucinating. Yes, this is a new Earthshine transmission, the first one in … 13 months. Coincidentally, this is issue 13, which I happen to be writing at 13 hours. You're not superstitious, are you? Look, it'

🔵 Essay

Matte vs Glossy Screens: A Cautionary Tale

To understand my take on this topic, you have to know where I'm coming from. You must know my "screen-ethnicity". My first computer was a 2007 MacBook, back when Apple offered white models and reserved the black ones for pros. I've since owned

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What the Hello Was That?!

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. If you've been following this newsletter, you may remember that six months ago, I introduced a transmission with the following statement: The previous issue diverged slightly from the structure I've been employing, and I feel Earthshine should continue this

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Sakura-Bathing in Showa Kinen Park

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. Spring is in the air. Yes, even here, in two-season Iceland. Iceland. I live there, which means I don't live elsewhere, which means I'll miss my dear cherries (blossoms) for the second year in a row. Sniff-sniff!

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I Wouldn't Mind Being a Bird in Yufuin

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. I'm amazed that this newsletter is in its tenth issue. On the other hand, I'm saddened that only 10 out of the 100+ walks I have in my (evergrowing) archive have seen the light of day. I often wonder

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The Usual Suspects of Rauðavatn

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. If you're one of those who also reads my other newsletter Moonquake, particularly the latest issue, the choice of walk for this ninth Earthshine transmission won't come as a surprise to you. … Yes, I'm longing for the

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The Great Wall of Ardent Self-Promotion

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. Every time I sit down to decide which walk to feature next, I flail like a washed-up fish. Most of the time, I fancy something from my Japan pool, and that means confronting a lot of good contenders. Ideally, I'd

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The Hidden Garden of Kichijōji

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. This newsletter represents the last I write in 2024, bringing the total to a humble 14. (You know where to find the others.) Initially, I thought it would be fitting to make this December issue a "winter edition", but then I

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An Elusive Encounter at the Port of Hafnarfjörður

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. I'm feeling for a change of pace. The previous issue diverged slightly from the structure I've been employing, and I feel Earthshine should continue this trend of expanding its variety whenever the material asks for it. This way, it&

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Echoes of an Edo-Era Logging Frenzy

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. I'm among the fortunate ones who have felt the almighty embrace of Ghibli films. For those unaware, Studio Ghibli is an acclaimed Japanese animation studio. Dare I say the most significant of its time? Yes. You see, this studio alone has

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Open-Air Aquariums Exist

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. It's been a long week of brick-and-mortar work. My body needs rest, but nothing is going to stop me from writing this letter to you. This is my long-awaited reward — time to indulge! In the last transmission, I

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The Literal Personification of Iceland

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. I'm not a nationalist. Having said that, one must not forget their roots. Mine can be traced to a small island up in the North Atlantic called Iceland. They say the name got mixed up with its neighbouring country Greenland — just

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Suwa, Your Name Is a Place I Won't Forget

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé. It's the 15th already?! That's how I woke up this morning. That's right, second issue in and I'm already rushing to meet my self-imposed deadlines. Does this newsletter have any hope? I should hope

🔵 Essay Featured

Photos That Survive Software: Building a Photo Archive That Lasts

In 2013, when I was studying at a film school in Marbella, my editing teacher repeated something so often that it became etched in my memory: ¿Qué somos? ¡Editores ordenados! What are we? Organised editors! This principle has served me well, not just as a filmmaker, but also as a

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20,000 Birthday Steps

Earthshine reader — It's me, Dazé, shaking as I type this. This is issue number one and only the second newsletter I write in my entire life. What I'm trying to say is … I don't know what the hell I'm doing. To commemorate

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The Benefits of Photo Walks

I discovered walking when I was a bouncy toddler. In contrast, I didn't uncover its magic until much later. Since then, I've made it a crucial part of my lifestyle and even have my own routine, hacks, and newsletter. Although walking in and of itself packs

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My Photo Walk Secrets

I've been doing (photo) walks for a few years, and I even dedicate a newsletter to them. In this timeframe, I traversed many countries and cultures … and picked up on a few dos and don'ts. I want to share them with you, for no particular reason.

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My Photo Walk Routine

I've been walking and photographing for some years now, and as I said in this other post, I find it remarkably rewarding. In the process, I've developed a modus operandi, which I'd like to share with you, for no particular reason. I've

🔴 Bulletin

Introducing Earthshine: A Newsletter on Walks and Photography

There are three things you should know about me: 1. I'm a walker. Walking gives me exercise, clears my mind, and helps me think — when I think clearly, I find solutions. 2. I'm a photographer. Photographing gives me play, grounds me in the present, and gives

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Introducing Moonquake: A Newsletter on Life and Projects

There are three things you should know about my website: 1. It's where the majority of my online presence is — no other platform comes close to it. 2. It's entirely independent, with me as its sole operator — no ads, no assistants, no algorithms, and certainly no