Far West 2024 Photo Drop

Part of the Far West 2024 feature.

A few days before I departed, I purchased a used FUJIFILM X-T10 camera to try to learn some photography basics and document the trip. The slower pace this afforded as I occasionally stopped to compose a scene was worth it alone.

Here are a few of my favourite photos from my three-week motorcycle adventure through the American west.

British Columbia

A wooded urban park in North Vancouver, BC.

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/100
F Number	5.6
ISO	800
Focal Length	34.0 mm
GPS Position	49.330840 N, 123.044260 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	17 MB
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Washington

Lucia the Ducati Scrambler packed with luggage outside a store.

Make	Apple
Camera Model Name	iPhone 14 Pro
Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back dual wide camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Exposure Time	1/1321
F Number	1.8
ISO	80
Focal Length	6.9 mm
GPS Position	48.221200 N, 122.688111 W ⤴︎
GPS Altitude	5.4 m Above Sea Level
Image Size	4032x3024
File Size	9.9 MB
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Waves crashing over the Tide Pools at Salt Creek Recreation Area in Washington.

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/2000
F Number	3.5
ISO	800
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	48.166660 N, 123.703430 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4768x3178
File Size	16 MB
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View east along the coast at Salt Creek Recreation Area in Washington.

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/4000
F Number	3.8
ISO	800
Focal Length	20.1 mm
GPS Position	48.166660 N, 123.703430 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4788x3192
File Size	12 MB
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Sunset looking northwest from Salt Creek Recreation Area in Washington.

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/1900
F Number	3.5
ISO	400
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	48.166660 N, 123.703430 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	13 MB
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Waking up with coffee on a Primus camp stove.

Make	Apple
Camera Model Name	iPhone 14 Pro
Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back dual wide camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Exposure Time	1/100
F Number	1.8
ISO	125
Focal Length	6.9 mm
GPS Position	48.166542 N, 123.703850 W ⤴︎
GPS Altitude	15.7 m Above Sea Level
Image Size	3593x2694
File Size	6.8 MB
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Oregon

Make	Apple
Camera Model Name	iPhone 14 Pro
Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Exposure Time	1/5263
F Number	1.8
ISO	80
Focal Length	6.9 mm
GPS Position	44.137314 N, 124.128258 W ⤴︎
GPS Altitude	49.2 m Above Sea Level
Image Size	4032x3024
File Size	9.8 MB
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California

Looking north along the coast from Mattole Beach.

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/640
F Number	5.6
ISO	200
Focal Length	50.0 mm
GPS Position	40.290384 N, 124.355493 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	14 MB
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Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/4000
F Number	5.6
ISO	800
Focal Length	26.9 mm
GPS Position	40.290384 N, 124.355493 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	15 MB
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Looking inland (east) along the coast from Mattole Beach.

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/60
F Number	20.0
ISO	200
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	40.290384 N, 124.355493 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	13 MB
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Looking inland (southeast) along the coast from Mattole Beach at a distant barn on the hill.

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/75
F Number	20.0
ISO	400
Focal Length	41.8 mm
GPS Position	40.290384 N, 124.355493 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	14 MB
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Lucia and my tent set up in the campground.

Make	Apple
Camera Model Name	iPhone 14 Pro
Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8
Exposure Time	1/815
F Number	2.8
ISO	32
Focal Length	9.0 mm
GPS Position	40.290389 N, 124.355506 W ⤴︎
GPS Altitude	8.3 m Below Sea Level
Image Size	4032x3024
File Size	11 MB
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Looking northwest at a Mattole sunset along the beach.

Make	Apple
Camera Model Name	iPhone 14 Pro
Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Exposure Time	1/450
F Number	1.8
ISO	80
Focal Length	6.9 mm
GPS Position	40.291050 N, 124.356531 W ⤴︎
GPS Altitude	3.1 m Below Sea Level
Image Size	8064x6048
File Size	31 MB
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Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/1100
F Number	3.5
ISO	200
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	37.828846 N, 122.485929 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	9.7 MB
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Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/4000
F Number	6.4
ISO	800
Focal Length	41.8 mm
GPS Position	37.183721 N, 122.384005 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	15 MB
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Looking north along the Sonoma County coast at sunset from Pismo Beach, CA.

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/180
F Number	5.6
ISO	400
Focal Length	50.0 mm
GPS Position	35.139228 N, 120.643266 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4828x3216
File Size	11 MB
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The view of Palm Springs from San Jacinto State Park.

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/2200
F Number	4.2
ISO	200
Focal Length	23.2 mm
GPS Position	33.810600 N, 116.640097 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4603x3069
File Size	13 MB
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Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/300
F Number	6.4
ISO	400
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	33.810600 N, 116.640097 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	19 MB
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Make	Apple
Camera Model Name	iPhone 14 Pro
Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2
Exposure Time	1/818
F Number	2.2
ISO	40
Focal Length	2.2 mm
GPS Position	33.761692 N, 116.551217 W ⤴︎
GPS Altitude	270.5 m Above Sea Level
Image Size	4032x3024
File Size	16 MB
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Make	Apple
Camera Model Name	iPhone 14 Pro
Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2
Exposure Time	1/396
F Number	2.2
ISO	40
Focal Length	2.2 mm
GPS Position	33.761742 N, 116.551278 W ⤴︎
GPS Altitude	274.6 m Above Sea Level
Image Size	4032x3024
File Size	16 MB
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Make	Apple
Camera Model Name	iPhone 14 Pro
Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Exposure Time	1/7937
F Number	1.8
ISO	100
Focal Length	6.9 mm
GPS Position	33.762906 N, 116.554397 W ⤴︎
GPS Altitude	303 m Above Sea Level
Image Size	8064x6048
File Size	55 MB
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Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/400
F Number	13.0
ISO	200
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	34.047365 N, 115.223077 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	13 MB
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Make	Apple
Camera Model Name	iPhone 14 Pro
Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Exposure Time	1/11628
F Number	1.8
ISO	100
Focal Length	6.9 mm
GPS Position	34.083897 N, 114.850647 W ⤴︎
GPS Altitude	279.1 m Above Sea Level
Image Size	8064x6048
File Size	45 MB
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Arizona

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/2500
F Number	3.5
ISO	400
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	36.065832 N, 112.117234 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4842x3228
File Size	13 MB
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Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/80
F Number	18.0
ISO	200
Focal Length	50.0 mm
GPS Position	36.065832 N, 112.117234 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	15 MB
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Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/60
F Number	16.0
ISO	640
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	36.065832 N, 112.117234 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	15 MB
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Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/1900
F Number	4.7
ISO	200
Focal Length	31.0 mm
GPS Position	36.707640 N, 110.250785 W ⤴︎
GPS Altitude	0 m Above Sea Level
Image Size	4810x3206
File Size	11 MB
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Colorado

View from the Durango-Silverton Narrow-Guage Steam Train.

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/420
F Number	6.4
ISO	400
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	37.533489 N, 107.777522 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	18 MB
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Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/1250
F Number	5.6
ISO	400
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	39.595413 N, 108.811276 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	14 MB
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Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/2200
F Number	5.6
ISO	400
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	39.595413 N, 108.811276 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	14 MB
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Utah

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/220
F Number	13.0
ISO	200
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	40.966451 N, 109.467022 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	16 MB
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Idaho

Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/160
F Number	20.0
ISO	400
Focal Length	22.2 mm
GPS Position	44.680603 N, 113.357277 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4868x3244
File Size	12 MB
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Make	FUJIFILM
Camera Model Name	X-T10
Lens Model	XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Exposure Time	1/2000
F Number	5.6
ISO	1250
Focal Length	16.0 mm
GPS Position	45.405074 N, 113.994626 W ⤴︎
Image Size	4896x3264
File Size	18 MB
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Make	Apple
Camera Model Name	iPhone 14 Pro
Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Exposure Time	1/1433
F Number	1.8
ISO	80
Focal Length	6.9 mm
GPS Position	45.405297 N, 113.993819 W ⤴︎
GPS Altitude	1100.2 m Above Sea Level
Image Size	4006x3004
File Size	12 MB
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2024-06-26

I'm in love with Guanajuato

Guanajuato is my favourite city in Mexico. The centro historico is built into a valley, and many of the roads are tunneled through the mountains that surround it. The city itself has been built and rebuilt upon its former self, with a subterranean level comprised of the haciendas that once lined the Guanajatu River.

Guanajuato City facing south from Centro

Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
ISO	80
Exposure Time	1/121
Image Size	4032x3024
GPS Position	21.018317 N, 101.253494 W
GPS Altitude	2058.7 m Above Sea Level
GPS Img Direction	159.2975464
Create Date	2023:01:03 18:22:08
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My first thought when I got here was, why? Why tunnel through three kilometers of mountain to build a town here? The answer is silver. The area around Guanajuato accounted for more than two-thirds of the world’s silver production leading into the 19th century. The primary mine—La Valenciana—is still operational.

Guanajuato was also the site of the first battle of the Mexican War of Independence. You can still see the bullet holes in the Alhóndiga de Granaditas (grain exchange building next to the central mercado).

Guanajuato is about 4 to 5 hours by bus from Mexico City and well worth the trip. It’s also a very reasonable day trip (and beautiful drive) from San Miguele de Allende.

Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
ISO	80
Exposure Time	1/7576
Image Size	4032x3024
GPS Position	21.016833 N, 101.254242 W
GPS Altitude	2024 m Above Sea Level
GPS Img Direction	116.5262318
Create Date	2023:01:03 12:41:27
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Volkswagen Beetle at sunset in Guanajuato City

Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
ISO	80
Exposure Time	1/1779
Image Size	4032x3024
GPS Position	21.019817 N, 101.250581 W
GPS Altitude	2076.3 m Above Sea Level
GPS Img Direction	260.5706482
Create Date	2023:01:03 18:07:53
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Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
ISO	80
Exposure Time	1/1241
Image Size	4032x3024
GPS Position	21.014539 N, 101.254303 W
GPS Altitude	2085.6 m Above Sea Level
GPS Img Direction	40.99349974
Create Date	2023:01:04 17:57:19
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Lens Model	iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
ISO	80
Exposure Time	1/604
Image Size	4032x3024
GPS Position	21.016881 N, 101.256767 W
GPS Altitude	2014.6 m Above Sea Level
GPS Img Direction	104.9418297
Create Date	2023:01:05 11:05:21
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Note: I’ve edited this post. It was first posted on January 4, 2023 with only the leading image. When I first posted the picture, it was in the early days of ChatGPT and I was of course excited to try to generate some text with it. I did so with a short description of Guanajuato City as a caption, and with the benefit of hindsight I’m no longer comfortable polluting the internet with content I didn’t write myself. All of the photos beyond the first were published on March 23, 2024 and the text is my own.

2024-03-23

James Williams

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