Photo of Big Lagoon captured via Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D AF Nikkor lens, looking east, captured on the Big Lagoon Bridge on U.S. Highway 101, the Redwood Highway, in the census-designated place of Big Lagoon. Humboldt County. Mid October 2013.

Photo captured via Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D AF Nikkor lens, looking west towards the Pacific Ocean (which is on the other side of the thin strip of land and on the other side of the trees), captured on the Big Lagoon Bridge on U.S. Highway 101, the Redwood Highway, in the census-designated place of Big Lagoon. Humboldt County. Early October 2013.

At the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, in Seattle's Discovery Park.

A wonderful day to not only enjoy the scenery before your very eyes and soul, but also to dial the necessary parameters on your camera and forever treasure that particular moment in time. Photo of False Klamath Cove captured off U.S. Highway 101, the Redwood Highway, in the town of Klamath. Del Norte County. "State of Jefferson." Early August 2013.

Photo looking towards the state of Oregon and captured on California Highway 161 at the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge in Siskiyou County. Far Northern California. "State of Jefferson." Late February 2013.

Photo of Big Lagoon captured via Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D AF Nikkor lens on the Big Lagoon Bridge on U.S. Highway 101, the Redwood Highway, in the census-designated place of Big Lagoon. Humboldt County. Mid October 2013.

Photo captured via unofficial vista point on Patricks Point Drive near Trinidad and Patricks Point State Park. Humboldt County. Early March 2013.

#225 of the 365day challenge

Photo captured on the Old Coast Road at the site of the El Sur Ranch in Big Sur. Monterey County. Mid April 2013.

in the seattle wind. #285 of the 365day challenge

A long day of studying only led to this moment where the sky painted the perfect array of colors and patterns--ultimately allowing one to feel at ease in an unpredictable world. Photo captured outside my apartment in the city of Arcata. Humboldt County. Late September 2013.

I've been getting messages of curiosity and panic.

"Are you alive?"

I know I went through a spurt of posting here on Flickr and on my blogs while I was unemployed, but I've been quite busy lately. What I needed during that time was art: something to keep me busy before I lost my sanity. Now I work at a clothing store full time and on my off hours (or off days) I'm interning/freelancing in video production/online editorial work.

When I'm not working I'm sleeping and when I'm not sleeping I'm assessing my life. I'm not where I want to be, but I'm content. In fact I'm genuinely happy in life right now.I'm just plotting how to get to where I want and need to be. In the mean time I'm excelling in the two jobs I do have and I'm getting involved with a non-profit community arts organization.

I apologize for the lack of photo uploads here on Flickr as well as my drop in socialization. Please don't take it personally. Due to the quick-paced adventure that is my life, financial instability, and a family death I've been trying to keep a level head. I'm in the process of emerging from my cave so I'll be back and roaring with creativity in no time. I'd really rather just observe for now.

I will be checking my messages and writing back to those I hadn't answered. Take care of yourselves. I'll see you soon,

-Lindsay

P.S. Thanks for the birthday wishes! I spent it low key despite the celebration we were going to have for JPEG, Pixel and me. You can find some photos on Facebook considering I'd rather not be known as the lady who splatters her Flickr page with this nonsense...

Photo of Mount Shasta captured from the Shasta Valley Vista Point on Interstate 5. North of Yreka in Siskiyou County. Early January 2013.

Photo captured on California Highway 299 near the city of Alturas. Modoc County. "State of Jefferson." Late March 2013.

Photo captured near the town of Point Arena and near the Point Arena Lighthouse Station. Mendocino County. Late March 2013.

Cleaning up some stuff in the garden, this toad seemed to be still hibernating in 20 degrees Celsius. He or she gave me a wonderful change to make a selfportriat in a toad's eye. It's more a selfsillouette actually.

2 Siberian huskies in a puddle of mud, with the reflection of themselves.

A little selfreflection is always good :)

#257 of the 365day challenge

Baltimore, Maryland

day 48 of the 365day challenge...i love odd reflections. more self portals here:

www.flickr.com/photos/shannonkringen/sets/72157600269667311/

Today was a day I needed to stay quiet.

Back hurts.

Painted my face... Looking not so deathly and pale. Mostly.

Photo captured from Trinidad State Beach in the city of Trinidad. Humboldt County. Mid September 2013.

Photo captured alongside the El Sur Ranch on the Old Coast Road in Big Sur. Monterey County. Mid April 2013.

Photo looking towards Trinidad captured from the Vista Point on U.S. Highway 101 in McKinleyville. Humboldt County. Late January 2013.

NEXT at the Corcoran: BFA Class of 2011 -

Corcoran Gallery of Art

self reflection

Photo of Mount Shasta captured from the Shasta Valley Vista Point on Interstate 5. North of Yreka in Siskiyou County. Early January 2013.

:) feng shui for my soul. see colors www.flickr.com/photos/shannonkringen/2297685538/

View from Gravelly Point - Potomac River

Solitude: The Series

#248 of the 365day challenge. at the straw counter

This was just fun...that's about it, but i love the way the store looks in the background!

Alt. for FGR's Self-Reflection and for Maite too!

NEXT at the Corcoran: BFA Class of 2011 -

Corcoran Gallery of Art

Photo of Highway 1, the Cabrillo Highway and the Santa Lucia Mountain Rage captured via Minolta MD Celtic 28mm f/2.8 Lens Garrapata State Park in Big Sur. Monterey County. Late October 2013.

A tortuous night of self-reflection and discovery for Rae and her friends. The last time they were together, a muslim child was left disfigured by a fire. One of them started it; they all have motives, they all have excuses. Secrets are spilled and one thing becomes clear…for these young people, adults and a flawed society are the root of all evil.

Presented by Salford Arts Theatre's Young Performers Company.

For more details visit www.greatermanchesterfringe.co.uk

...i find i don't recognize myself anymore

San Francisco, CA

Ever since my daughter was born self reflection was no longer an option...it is an almost daily occurrence. I see so much of myself in her! Although I know she is an individual in her own right...I am forced to watch as she fumbles through many of the same troubles and triumphs I did as a young girl.

Reflection: I see how my experiences have molded me and now I watch and wonder what she'll make of hers?!

For FGR (and my good friend, Maite): SELF-REFLECTION

Photo captured in Trinidad. Humboldt County. Early May 2013.

Photo captured along the beach at Ma-Le'L Dunes in the census-designated place of Manila. Humboldt County. Late May 2013.

Photo captured via Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D AF Nikkor lens at Patricks Point State Park. Humboldt County. On the last day of September 2013.

hard to get good natural light for my makeup

Photo captured while driving towards U.S. Highway 101, past post-mile marker 95.50 on Highway 1, the Shoreline Highway, near Leggett. Mendocino County. Late March 2013.

My bad luck follows me to even to Scotland!