Pocono Mountains in the Fall {october twenty-seventh two thousand and fifteen}

while i am perfectly capable of walking this planet without you, it would be the loneliest journey knowing you exist. 

j.ironword

La Jolla Cove Sunset {september thirteenth two thousand and fifteen}

i am not here anymore

i have no connection

to the walls

inside this room,

to the gloom that enters

through the window,

and the gentle music 

that sneaks out 

of the radio 

if you are gone,

then i, too, am gone.

and it makes me feel 

like i am drifting

into the ocean,

like a small child

seduced by the sea.

r.m. drake

more photographs from this beautiful adventure coming soon

San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot {january twenty second two thousand fifteen}

Stand at Attention

Moving Music

The Golden Hallway  

Private First Class

Platoon 2,123

Rows of Marines

Expert Rifleman in a Time of War

March as One

you can keep your army khaki

you can keep your navy blue

i have the world's best fighting man

to introduce to you

his uniform is different

the best you've ever seen

the germans called him "devil dog"

his real name is "marine"

USMC MARCHING CADENCE