What is a hashtag? how does a set of abstract nonspecific words relate or not relate to a specific physical place? What does it mean to attach and apply all of these meaningless words to a specific place but not give the name of that place that has existed for a long time? 

Sandy Anderson checks her cellphone at the blockaded entrance to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Sandy, along with her husband Sean, is one of the 4 last armed militants occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

Sean Anderson, one of the last armed militants occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

James Stanton, a former Navy diver, stays warm by the fire at the entrance to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. More photos from the Oregon Standoff HERE

work i’ve been making on the Oregon Standoff is up on Time Lightbox