Txn Mtn Goat (2025)

08/06/2023

Now, this is a story all about how

My life got flipped turned upside down

And I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there

I'll tell you how I became the Fresh Prince of Salt Lake City, so rare.

In southwest Lubbock born and raised

On the playground was where I spent most of my days

Chillin' out, maxin', relaxin' all cool

And all shootin' some handball outside of the school

When a couple of guys who were up to no good

Started making trouble in my neighborhood

I got in one little fight and my mom got scared

She said, "You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Salt Lake City, where they care."

I begged and pleaded with her day after day

But she packed my suitcase and sent me on my way

She gave me a kiss and then she gave me my ticket

I put my Walkman on and said, "I might as well kick it."

But wait, I hear they're prissy, bourgeois, all that

Is this the type of place that they just send this cool cat?

I don't think so

I'll see when I get there

I hope they're prepared for the Fresh Prince of Salt Lake City, with flair.

First class, yo, this is bad

Drinking orange juice out of a champagne glass

Is this what the people of Salt Lake City livin' like?

Hmm, this might be all right.

Well, the plane landed, and when I came out

There was a dude who looked like a cop, standing there with my name out

I ain't tryin' to get arrested yet, I just got here

I sprang with the quickness, like lightning, disappeared.

I whistled for a cab, and when it came near

The license plate said "SMOG" and it had skis in the mirror

If anything, I could say that this cab was rare

But I thought, "Nah, forget it, yo, home to Salt Lake City, prepare!"

I pulled up to the house about 7 or 8

And I yelled to the cabbie, "Yo home smog ya later"

I looked at my kingdom, I was finally there

To sit on my throne as the Fresh Prince of Salt Lake City, debonair.

06/06/2023

Snowey Zion is something else I gotta say. Driving through the windy blizzard fest was gripping. I had my first film camera as well with me at the time. Treacherous turns made me take this whole route super slow. Which ended up for me stopping a lot to take pictures of course. And honestly they have a mood yo

30/05/2023

Let me introduce you to a creature that ruled the prehistoric world with unmatched power and presence—the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex. Imagine a colossal beast standing up to 20 feet tall and stretching up to 40 feet in length, weighing several tons. This awe-inspiring predator was adorned with scaly skin and possessed a large, powerful head with rows of dagger-like teeth. The T-Rex's legs were like pillars, allowing it to move with astonishing speed when hunting its prey. With its keen senses and exceptional vision, the Tyrannosaurus Rex was a formidable apex predator. Its mere existence reminds us of the immense grandeur and ferocity that once roamed the ancient Earth, capturing the imagination and curiosity of all who encounter its name.

MEET CHANDLERS REX

25/05/2023

Let's talk about the incredible significance of embarking on thrilling journeys with your friends and embracing the power of learning from one another.

When you hit the road with your pals, you unlock a world of shared experiences and endless opportunities to grow as photographers. Together, you'll push boundaries, seek out hidden gems, and capture awe-inspiring moments that will make your heart race. From breathtaking sunsets to breathtaking hikes, , , and will showcase the remarkable adventures you embark on.

Remember to capture the spirit of camaraderie and inspire others to embark on their own epic quests with hashtags like , , and .

Learning from each other's unique perspectives will only enhance your skills, so use and to celebrate the knowledge exchange.

Finally, don't forget to cherish the beautiful landscapes and wildlife you encounter with hashtags like , , and .

So gather your adventurous tribe, embrace the journey, and let the world be your playground!

12/05/2023

The desert calling, *Ringgg ringgg ringgg*

“Hello?” I picked up the phone not recognizing the caller ID

“Yes hello this is the dry hot desert speaking. Derek you are being called to the desert. It’s in need of a Derek.”

“Understood. I’m on my way. The desert needs me.”

Grabbing his readily kept Togo pack he headed to the desert unaware of what would be coming next…

05/05/2023

Once upon a time, there was a young boy who loved Porsches. He would spend hours looking at pictures of his dream car and dreaming of the day he would own one. When he grew up and became successful, he bought himself a beautiful Porsche and drove it every day with a smile on his face.

As he drove through the countryside, he would always notice other Porsche drivers passing by and would wave to them with a sense of comradery. He soon realized that there was a whole community of Porsche lovers out there, and he wanted to connect with them.

This story is what I hope will happen to me in the future.

If you're a Porsche lover like me, join our community and share your experiences with us. Let's connect and bond over our shared love for these amazing machines. And then let’s driveeeee :)

That last image hints to there being another portion to this set 👀

03/05/2023

It’s landscape day today. Appreciate the world we live In every day. Every day is earth day.

01/05/2023

From farmer to prospector, all thanks to the wise words of an old-timer. Bill, a seasoned prospector, once told me to go west in search of gold and I did just that. After weeks of digging, I struck gold and returned home a rich man. Moral of the story? Sometimes, the road less traveled can lead you to treasure beyond your wildest dreams.

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28/04/2023

For some girls, the call of adventure is irresistible. They crave the excitement of the unknown, the thrill of pushing themselves to their limits, and the rush of adrenaline that comes from taking risks. The love a girl has for adventure is a deep-seated part of her personality, something that drives her to explore new places, try new things, and live life to the fullest. Whether it's hiking in the mountains, backpacking through foreign lands, or skydiving from a plane, the girl who loves adventure is always seeking new challenges to conquer. She may be fearless, but she also knows the importance of preparation, and is always ready to face whatever obstacles come her way. For her, the greatest reward is the sense of accomplishment that comes from pushing herself beyond her limits and discovering new horizons.

Adventure girl 💃-

26/04/2023

She a cowgirl through and through. The bond between a girl and her horse is a special kind of love that is hard to put into words. It's a connection that runs deep and is built on trust, respect, and understanding. The girl sees her horse as a friend, a confidant, and a partner, and the horse sees her as a leader and a source of comfort and security. Together, they form a team that can take on the world, whether it's galloping through a field or competing in a show ring. Their relationship is not just built on the thrill of riding, but also on the everyday moments of grooming, feeding, and caring for each other. The love between a girl and her horse is a pure and powerful bond that can last a lifetime.

25/04/2023

Behind every great adventure at Roam Camp, there’s a team of dedicated individuals working tirelessly behind the scenes. Thank you to our unsung heroes who make unforgettable experiences possible.

On that note thanks to a whole adventure,
Has a great crew running it and making it great! all the while cooking, singing, dancing, all the time. Making sure awesome people such as , , and show up taking the camp to whole other level.

Thankful of these guys to have experienced such a wonderful thing. It’s family dinners, is connection, and it’s outdoor connection. Thanks again Drake and Simone for putting it on. Glad to have helped shoot some BTS for y’all. Only one of these shots was posed.

21/04/2023

Reactions create us.

Part 3 Finale - is continuing on about how our reactions create our actions, it creates your intentions as we come into a setting, creates the initial intimate release of energy that is read by the others around, creating that sense of “Oh I’m getting this [insert feeling] vibe from them”. There’s two parts to reactions: how it is presented and how it is taken. But we only have control of 50% of that interaction.

Communication is key. Open communication. Honest communication. You gotta be able to take the blindfold off. You have to be able to release and clean yourself of the weight of daily life. Clearing those clears the way for each other to be who we are to be.
When we feel to heavy our Reactions to things could be different if we were to have that weight taken off. If we were always free to be who we felt to be. You have control of your own actions and reactions but you may not always have control of when that weight is taken off either.

We don’t have control of others but we do have control of ourselves and our reactions. It’s our job to do our best in communicating with those. Sometimes it’s very difficult to discern what actually needs to be done. But other times it may be clear as day.

I hope you appreciated this 3 part series and were able to feel or relate to a part of it in way. It’s definitely one of my favorite series to date.

Special thanks to those that helped and came out!

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💃 - .eldredge

Maybe I should start a blog?

20/04/2023

The light will break or make us.

Seeing the light or not seeing it, can make or break us

Part 2 of this series is meant to show that we have a lot more power in our happiness than we may realize. I personally feel like this sometimes coming out of a breakup as well. You just want to wallow extra long, or sometimes in hopes they will still come back. A lot of the root cause of darkness is sometimes where your looking.
If you keep looking back you’ll never really go forward. Sometimes you keep yourself in the dark longer just cause you don’t want to look for the light.

Or sometimes it’s even deeper than that where we don’t feel like we may “deserve the light”
because we are so hurt or lost we don’t see a way out.

I can’t speak for everyone, but I believe you have to choose the light, you sometimes have to fight yourself to get yourself up. Sometimes you have to get creative, or get out your comfort zone. Sometimes you need to separate yourself from the old and search for a new and that’s always ok.
It’s your choice, find your light, and know you can pick yourself up from the shadows.

Special thanks especially for these two right here. Special friends who have helped me time and again, and will hopefully continue to! Cheers to them!

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💃 .eldredge

19/04/2023

Blindness binds us

Part 1 of a special series very near and dear to me. It’s a commentary on relationships that people go through sometimes. We have all been in hard relationships whether it be family, friends, or loved ones.

Relationships across the board are difficult. What’s interesting is that social media has made it easy to connect immediately but I feel has made it harder to connect long term. People get lost in this social media craze haze I like to call it. People loose sense of their art. I loose sense sometimes and need to step back. Letting go of all that this app supposedly gives me and go back to the basics.

I have had many discussions as of late to this happening to others as well. It’s an interesting thing that not physically tangible can be something so affecting in our day to day lives.

Don’t get me wrong there’s always great and terrible things about GRANDEUR things. When something is so huge and big and used all around the world there can’t help but be some shadows somewhere.

Anyways like I was saying this is a commentary on relationships… lol sometimes we are blinded by what we love.

And I think that happens in things like instagram as well in our daily lives. Anyways thanks for reading of you got this far 🙌

18/04/2023

Oh the Mighty Rivian

Glad my buddy came out this snowey day and we had a blast!!

Learning to do motion blur in photos is a technique I love to do and teach others as well! I don’t really know photoshop so I can’t say I’m fakin my blur so
HERES TO A HAPPY TUESDAY!!!

I have a lot coming to the page soon so keep an eye out 👀 got some goodies from an absolutely epic weekend 🙌

13/04/2023

Meet someone who wears their heart in their hands, giving it to every person they encounter, it glows something special.

He’s not an invisible man but maybe not as well known as his presence is, when he’s around. You’ll know him as soon as he shows up.

He gets out and jumps through all sorts of adventurous portals to get where he’s trying to go.

And sometimes that’s nowhere. Just out. Who is this? Sometimes it’s all of us.

12/04/2023

A 4Runner life is a life full of Adventure and kicking up dirt.

Txn Mtn Goat