Mountains are calling & I must go! Let’s wander where the Wi-Fi is weak & the trails are steep.
Adventure awaits!
Jason Roberts is a photographer who threw himself back into the art like a man escaping a burning building. No plan, no roadmap, just a camera and a hunger for something real. Oregon is his stomping ground: mountains that bleed into the sky, rivers that rage like drunk gods, and ghost towns crumbling under the weight of time. That’s where his lens points, not at the polished, the staged, or the safe, but at the raw nerve of the world.
Roberts walked away from photography once, swallowed by the static of daily life, but he came back swinging. The camera became his weapon and salvation, a way to wrestle order from chaos and bring back proof that the wild is still out there kicking. Every shot is a field report: lightning storms stitched over the Three Sisters, deer skulls strung up in hunting camps, forests whispering secrets in the dark.
Through Nerdy Viking Photography, Roberts keeps driving down back roads, chasing storms, and crawling into the forgotten corners of the Pacific Northwest. His work is part survival note, part love letter, part battle cry. A reminder that beauty isn’t gentle, it’s feral, and you have to step off the map to find it.
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Rune of the Week Ansuz (ᚨ)
Week 4: Ansuz (ᚨ) Communication and Wisdom “Speech-bearer alone is man. Knowledge is a gift from the gods. The wise learn to speak with care.” – Hávamál Ansuz is the rune of divine communication, wisdom, and insight. It is associated with Odin, the Allfather, who sacrificed himself for nine days on Yggdrasil to gain the Read more
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The Caffenol Experiment
This was shot with Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film 35mm Roll Film. Using my Nikon FM 35mm film camera with a 50mm F/1.8 lens.A friend of mine started the Caffenol development recipe.. I have to say it is work, while there is some trial and errors. The process is promising and has Read more
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Sacred Space of the Norse Gods
Building Sacred Spaces in Nature In the mythology of the Norse, every location had a spiritual significance. Certain places were believed to be favored by the gods, such as Yggdrasil, the world tree, which connected all realms. When camping in nature, we can cultivate this sense of sacred space, creating campsites that honor the elements Read more
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Rune of the Week Thurisaz (ᚦ)
Week 3: Thurisaz (ᚦ) Protection and Conflict “Fight your foes head-on and never flee, for flight brings shame, and death is ever near.” – Hávamál Thurisaz is the rune of defense and conflict, symbolizing the force of giants (the þursar or Jötnar) in Norse mythology. This rune is associated with both destructive and protective powers. Read more
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Walking the Paths of the Ancients
Hiking as a Sacred Journey In Norse mythology, the act of journeying held profound significance. Whether it was Odin wandering the realms in search of wisdom, or the Vikings exploring distant lands, the path itself was often seen as sacred. Hiking today can be a way to tap into that ancient sense of purpose and Read more
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