The Panda Den

“Now that you’re gone it hit us, super hard on Thanksgiving and Christmas, this can’t be right.” Christmas was a little bit smaller this year but everyone was with us in heart. Merry Christmas from us to you! https://www.instagram.com/p/B6hnENknCxl/?igshid=lh37kcvkuz0z

A few snapshots from our trip to Bend. . . . #adventuretime #bendoregon #bend #centraloregon #upperleftusa #inbend #oregonexplored #pnwonderland #travelgram #traveloregon #oregonisbeautiful #pnwroamers #coastline #thatpnwlife #pnwdiscovered #thepeoplescoast (at Bend, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hyDmvnShZ/?igshid=1dpk6ltsykigt

Your beauty definitely didn’t disappoint and your cold got the better of me. Can’t wait to get back! . . . #adventuretime #bendoregon #bend #centraloregon #upperleftusa #inbend #oregonexplored #pnwonderland #travelgram #traveloregon #oregonisbeautiful #pnwroamers #coastline #thatpnwlife #pnwdiscovered #thepeoplescoast (at Bend, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Z1woNBBiy/?igshid=ov0puh3gq1z2

It took more than a few tries to get this but we did it! Merry Christmas from us to you! . . . #merrychristmas #portrait #grammyfamily #christmas everydaycalifornia #canonlovers #canoncamera #canon_photography #canon📸 #canon #photolab #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife #japanesephotographer #japanesephotographers #asianphotographers #ShotzDelight #AGameOfTones https://www.instagram.com/p/Br0xVq7gsO0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ssafvxvft6yt

“We all love ourselves more than other, but care more about their opinion than our own.” - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 12.4 . . . Just some food for thought from one of my favorite books. At some point we all need to realize that the people on the outside looking in have no stake in the game you’re playing. . . . #applehill #everydaycalifornia #canonlovers #canoncamera #canon_photography #canon📸 #canon #photolab #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife #nature #naturephotography #nature_shooters #nature_captures #natureporn #japanesephotographer #japanesephotographers #asianphotographers #flower #flowerstagram #flowerpower #flowersofinstagram #flowerslovers #fallvibes #ShotzDelight #AGameOfTones #MoodyGrams #selflove https://www.instagram.com/p/BqQhYb_gYE_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eyutzontpmuc

“You cannot lose another life than the one that you’re living now, or live another one than the one that you’re losing” - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 2.14 . . . It’s time for you to act on whatever you wish that you were doing. Don’t sit around and wish that you could be in a different situation, get up and create that situation! Always remember, that person that you envy didn’t get in their situation by wishing or waiting for it ta fall in their lap, they worked to put themselves in that position. You can do the same! Right now! GO! . . . #pmgridchallenge #canonlovers #canoncamera #canon_photography #canon📸 #canon #photolab #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife #london #london_city_photo #london🇬🇧 #londonmuseum #londonmuseums #toweroflondon #toweroflondonravens #toweroflondonpoppies #toweroflondon🇬🇧#toweroflondoncastle #instrument #londonist #londondiaries #londonvegan #londoner #londonbylondoners #londoncityworld https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnABVFFUpQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ruxs6rfogo7a

“The past beats inside me like a second heart.” ― John Banville, The Sea . . . I haven’t the faintest idea what this plant is really called. All my life they have been referred to as “Ice Plant” and I still remember at 6th Grade Science Camp, my teacher breaking one of the leaves and placing the broken end on our tongue. The plant created this cooling sensation similar to putting an ice cube on your tongue. For simpler 6th Grade Me, that was awesome and entertaining. Thinking back now, I’m pretty sure that he placed the same leaf on multiple students tongues before using a new one. I’m grossed out now thinking about this memory. Great… . . . #pmgridchallenge #monterey #everydaycalifornia #canonlovers #canoncamera #canon_photography #canon📸 #canon #photolab #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife #nature #naturephotography #nature_shooters #nature_captures #natureporn #japanesephotographer #japanesephotographers #asianphotographers #flower #flowerstagram #flowerpower #flowersofinstagram #flowerslovers #fallvibes #ShotzDelight #AGameOfTones #MoodyGrams (at Lovers Point Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/BozZLr6lgVh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b9mitl7zpi0t

“Envy is a weed that should not be watered.” -Unknown . . . Too often I’ve heard someone lament that if only they had someone else’s societal position, job, skin color, whatever it is that their life would be better. That mentality has always confused me because why would you want to trade for a different set of problems? Trading places with someone else doesn’t magically rid you of problems but instead you inherit a different set of problems. Envy is one of the Deadly Sins for a reason. The energy you expend envying someone else is time lost that would be better spent improving your own situation. Envy, like jealousy, is bone that you should break and make sure that it never heals. So what are you dealing with today? How can you work on improving it, even if it’s something small? A small bit of progress is better than no progress. . . . #pmgridchallenge #applehill #everydaycalifornia #canonlovers #canoncamera #canon_photography #canon📸 #canon #photolab #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife #nature #naturephotography #nature_shooters #nature_captures #natureporn #japanesephotographer #japanesephotographers #asianphotographers #flower #flowerstagram #flowerpower #flowersofinstagram #flowerslovers #fallvibes #ShotzDelight #AGameOfTones #MoodyGrams (at Larsen Apple Barn/ Bakery/ Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bow2273Fw-n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8qzo8abl159p

“To escape and sit quietly on the beach - that's my idea of paradise.” -Emilia Wickstead . . . I escaped to one of my favorite places, that isn’t Disneyland, for the last few days. It’s odd to be at the ocean during fall because you’re surrounded by the reds and oranges of autumn but standing on the summer associated beach. The smell of the ocean and the sound of crashing waves is intoxicating. What about you? Where do you like to escape to even for a day? . . . #pmgridchallenge #monterey #everydaycalifornia #canonlovers #canoncamera #canon_photography #canon📸 #canon #photolab #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife #nature #naturephotography #nature_shooters #nature_captures #natureporn #japanesephotographer #japanesephotographers #asianphotographers #flower #flowerstagram #flowerpower #flowersofinstagram #flowerslovers #fallvibes #ShotzDelight #AGameOfTones #MoodyGrams (at Monterey, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BouM5BjFQYv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6lvqniklsalk

“Envy is a weed that should not be watered.” -Unknown . . . Too often I’ve heard someone lament that if only they had someone else’s societal position, job, skin color, whatever it is that their life would be better. That mentality has always confused me because why would you want to trade for a different set of problems? Trading places with someone else doesn’t magically rid you of problems but instead you inherit a different set of problems. Envy is one of the Deadly Sins for a reason. The energy you expend envying someone else is time lost that would be better spent improving your own situation. Envy, like jealousy, is bone that you should break and make sure that it never heals. So what are you dealing with today? How can you work on improving it, even if it’s something small? A small bit of progress is better than no progress. . . . #pmgridchallenge #applehill #everydaycalifornia #canonlovers #canoncamera #canon_photography #canon📸 #canon #photolab #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife #nature #naturephotography #nature_shooters #nature_captures #natureporn #japanesephotographer #japanesephotographers #asianphotographers #flower #flowerstagram #flowerpower #flowersofinstagram #flowerslovers #fallvibes #ShotzDelight #AGameOfTones #MoodyGrams https://www.instagram.com/p/Bor2IGCFvH2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bblig6qoiylx

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.” -Vince Lombardi . . . I’ve been guilty of making excuses for why I can’t accomplish something but then two things happened. The first, I saw @GaryVee talk about perseverance. The second was this photo and something clicked. A tree doesn’t stop growing because someone is probably going to cut it down or lightning might strike it burn it down. It’s not bothered by these things and continues to do it’s own thing. I’ve sat around and complained about this thing or that thing but at the end of the day, we are all in control of our own destiny, it’s the ones that continue to move forward that succeed. So what are you working towards today? Also, look at how many rings on that trunk! Incredible! . . . #nature #naturephotography #nature_shooters #nature_captures #tree #fallentree #fallentreetrunk #japanesephotographer #japanesephotographers #japanesephotographerineurope #asianphotographers #ireland #ireland🍀 #ireland_gram #ireland🇮🇪 #irelandtravel #irelandtrip #discoverireland #travelireland #visitireland #canonlovers #canoncamera #canon_photography #canon📸 #canon #photolab #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife https://www.instagram.com/p/BoJ_vlPlxMf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7b0a0ohpsl0p

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.” -Vince Lombardi . . . I’ve been guilty of making excuses for why I can’t accomplish something but then two things happened. The first, I saw @GaryVee talk about perseverance. The second was this photo and something clicked. A tree doesn’t stop growing because someone is probably going to cut it down or lightning might strike it burn it down. It’s not bothered by these things and continues to do it’s own thing. I’ve sat around and complained about this thing or that thing but at the end of the day, we are all in control of our own destiny, it’s the ones that continue to move forward that succeed. So what are you working towards today? Also, look at how many rings on that trunk! Incredible! . . . #nature #naturephotography #nature_shooters #nature_captures #tree #trees🌲#fallentree #fallentrees #fallentreetrunk #japanesephotographer #japanesephotographers #japanesephotographerineurope #asianphotographer #asianphotographers #ireland #ireland🍀 #ireland_gram #ireland🇮🇪 #irelandtravel #irelandtrip #discoverireland #travelireland #visitireland #canonlovers #canoncamera #canon_photography #canon📸 #canon #photolab #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife https://www.instagram.com/p/BoJ_KO3Fyfl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17mcfoxbbj6y2

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.” -Vince Lombardi . . . I’ve been guilty of making excuses for why I can’t accomplish something but then two things happened. The first, I saw @GaryVee talk about perseverance. The second was this photo and something clicked. A tree doesn’t stop growing because someone is probably going to cut it down or lightning might strike it burn it down. It’s not bothered by these things and continues to do it’s own thing. I’ve sat around and complained about this thing or that thing but at the end of the day, we are all in control of our own destiny, it’s the ones that continue to move forward that succeed. So what are you working towards today? Also, look at how many rings on that trunk! Incredible! . . . #nature #naturephotography #nature_shooters #nature_captures #tree #trees #trees🌲#fallentree #fallentrees #fallentreetrunk #japanesephotographer #japanesephotographers #japanesephotographerineurope #asianphotographer #asianphotographers #ireland #ireland🍀 #ireland_gram #ireland🇮🇪 #irelandtravel #irelandtrip #discoverireland #travelireland #visitireland #canonlovers #canoncamera #canon_photography #canon📸 #canon #photolab #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife https://www.instagram.com/p/BoJ9i6hFtrL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14eq8s4kf7i3o

“It is a narrow mind which cannot look at a subject from various points of view.” ― George Eliot, “Middlemarch” . . . While in London I was without cell service and upon returning I started to wonder how much of this city would I have missed if I filled my idle time with my phone. I’ve become cognizant of how often I look at my phone and while I’m trying to limit that, I still instinctually grab my phone anytime I’m idle. Ironic that I’m lamenting how much I use my phone in a social media post. However, it’s something that we need to think about because we’re losing the ability to connect with people and gain new perspectives. We get stuck in our own little world and shut ourselves off from everything outside of the screen. Challenge yourself this upcoming week to limit your phone use. Obviously after you like this post but then put the phone down. . . . #london #london_city_photo #london🇬🇧 #londonmuseum #londonmuseums #kingscross #kingscrossstation #asianphotographer #asianphotographers #blackandwhite #bnw #bnw_users #bnw_today #bnwphotography #bnw_greatshots #bnw_creatives #canonlovers #canoncamera #canon_photography #canon📸 #canon #photolab #streetphotography #streetogs #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife https://www.instagram.com/p/BnuSDc-FM5m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k65bv5t4w0o9

“A cause more promising than a wild dedication of yourselves To unpath’d waters, undream’d shores, most certain to miseries enough; no hope to help you, but as you shake off one to take another. Nothing so certain as your anchors, who do their best office, if they can but stay you where you’ll be loath to be: besides you know prosperity’s the very bond of love, whose fresh complexion and whose heart together affliction alters.” -Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” Act 4, Scene 4 . . . This would inspire Paul McCartney’s song “Waterfalls” from “McCartney II” which would in turn be used in TLC’s famous chorus to “Waterfalls” however some of us play it too safe. I think that McCartney and TLC got it wrong though because to get out of a situation that we’re unhappy in, we need to jump off that waterfall. So which waterfall are you chasing? . . . #waterfall😍 #waterfallwednesday #waterfallsofinstagram #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife #ireland #ireland🍀 #ireland_gram #canonphotographercommunity #canonphotographer_ #canonshooter #canonshooters #ireland🇮🇪#canonphotographers #canonphotographer #canonphotographercommunity #canonphotographer_#nature #nature_good #naturephotography #natures #canonshooter #canonshooters #canonshooter📸 #canonshooterforlife #nature_captures #nature_shooters https://www.instagram.com/p/BnoyAEclkHA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c5eg4niafob5

A little color on this Monday . . #exposures #westcoast_exposures #canon📷 #canoncamera #nature_photo #travel_captures #flowers #flowers_super_pics #wanderers #naturephotoportal #vibrantcolors https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmbah1TFGDx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u2g7c0819zr4

“The Pose” Modesto, 2018 . . “Trust the timing of your life” - Too lazy to find where I heard that but it’s not mine. . . There’s something about being able to capture that exact moment that excites me. It’s something that drives me to keep shooting. This was one of those moments, it was captured while I had paintballs zipping around me. It was completely spontaneous & I didn’t know what I captured until later. I feel like that’s how life works sometimes. It seems like those that aren’t trying to force their lives are the ones that find the most success. Trust the timing. . . #canonlovers #canoncamera #canon_photography #canon📸 #canon #photolab #streetphotography #streetogs #asianphotographer #everydaycalifornia #californiaphotographer #westcoast_exposures #exposures #exposureshot #westcoastexposures #paintballphotography #paintballislife #paintballfield