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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I’m always grateful when I can take a quick lunch break hike when I’m working out of town. Most of the time the lighting isn’t exactly ideal, but when it is, it’s golden.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I love baseball, but this is the LAST place there should be a baseball stadium. What a stupid idea by MLB & I really hope the current regime in DC doesn’t even consider it.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

That last summer sunset the other night was a stunner. I kept paddling to different spots to get as many perspectives as I could as the light changed. What an amazing evening in the kayak.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I’ve always loved this little southern Minnesota waterfall. It just has very interesting shapes & textures. The flow wasn’t what I’d have liked to see, but unlike a nearby falls, at least it was flowing.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

There’s this saying, often attributed to a Zen Proverb “You should sit in nature for 20 minutes a day… unless you’re busy, then you should sit for an hour” I could have laid in the bed of pine needles under these trees all day.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Minneapolis gets all the attention both positive & negative, but Saint Paul is such a beautiful city. After we moved from the metro to north central Minnesota 6 years ago, I always got told some variation of “i bet you’re glad you got outta there” and honestly, my answer is no.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I've never been overly confident with photographing lightning, but on Friday night with a pretty decent storm coming in I grabbed the camera and headed out the door. These shots aren't perfect by any means, but they capture a dark, stormy mood that is reflective of the times we are living in.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In between storms & the evening of the unofficial end of the season, we got the best sunset of the summer.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The busy season for us landscape photographers is right around the corner. I can't wait, even if I've neglected coming up with a real plan for the next 4-6 weekends other than "Catch me outside."

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Sometimes things line up just right.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Last Saturday started out like this before hiking Black Elk Peak, the highest point between the Rocky Mountains & Switzerland!

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Whenever I’m in the area, I try to make my way to this spot. Mostly because I LOVE the way the light hits when the sun clears the rim of the canyon. I’m a huge waterfall fan anyways & the way the light hits this one just awakens me.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

While I was grilling the other evening I noticed some cool, wispy clouds & the skies were pretty smoke free, so I grabbed my kayak and camera. It was dead calm, warm, & NOBODY was out there. It was wonderful. I stayed on the water til it was nearly dark.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The priorities of those in power are so messed up. Megayachts, AI data/ surveillance centers, war, wealth hoarding...What really matters is right here, just outside our doors. Clean air, clean, fresh water, fertile soil to grow our food & sustain biodiversity.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Always worth getting in the 48° spring water for. Because sometimes a guy just needs to chill the feet.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

“It's just some rivers and streams in between You and where you wanna be” - Glen Hansard "Song of good hope"

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Sometimes you have to force yourself into spaces that will allow you the room to bloom.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

What kind of person sees our planet's beauty and thinks "this place could sure use private equity" or a data center, or fracking wells, or even just something as seemingly insignificant as ignoring the posted signs to walk out on this fragile landscape? Because none of it is insignificant.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Rumor has it there’s a decent chance of northern lights tonight. Probably not gonna be strong enough to extend to the southwest like here, but if you can’t sleep and are away from the lights of town, you might get lucky.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

“If you live in harmony with nature you will never be poor; if you live according what opinion dictates, you will never be rich.” Seneca

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

At some point very soon, humanity is going to have to realize that taking care of each other & our home planet aren’t weird, fringe, hippie ideals. They are vital to the survival of life as we know it.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

"This we know: the earth does not belong to man, man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood that unites us all. Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself." - Chief Seattle

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

No matter how you believe it came about, we were given an abundant home planet with enough to satisfy all of our needs. We were given fresh food, clean fresh water, fresh air. All that is asked is that we are good stewards. That we take care of each other and our home.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Last night as the smoke began to dissipate providing some temporary relief.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I was talking to a friend last night who is a musician about the trap creative people get into always feeling like we need to be promoting our newest work, to always be creating & sort of ignoring some of our best work.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Last night was a pretty great experience. I went kayaking before the latest round of storms came through & found myself surrounded by 5 loons that seemed very curious. They just let me photograph them at close range for 5-6 minutes before they moved on.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Anyone else down for a quick swim in this heat?

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to be free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" --Emma Lazarus, 1883

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Dear wind: You need to calm down. I deserve a good paddling.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

It's hard to imagine that this photo was only made a month ago & that the very areas we spent most of our time are closed due to the Pocket Fire outside of Sedona. Here's hoping that the containment lines hold through the winds & that the monsoons do their part to douse the flames.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The west is an absolute tinderbox right now after a low snow / record warm winter, with no end to the drought in sight. Sending love to the places already affected by fires this year & hoping for rains to help get them under control.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Sometimes being a dad means you get to do cool things with them & show them places you love. He would have been satisfied with just the view from the top, but exploring this “secret trail” for him to come upon this scene was priceless.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The storm will pass. It may do damage. It may be painful. However, as everything in life, including life itself, it is temporary.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It seems like about once a summer I end up catching an amazing sunrise from this spot. I have so many versions of this photo over the years, but last week when I went out for a sunrise paddle I had to add to the collection.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

What a beautiful morning to get out for a paddle.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

While beautiful, these non-native big leaf lupines are an invasive species that tend to choke out many of the native plants & once established (like they are in this particular spot) can be very difficult to remove & restore the land.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Admittedly I haven’t been great about posting photos lately. Since getting back from AZ I’ve been spending less time online and more time stocking up on joy outside. Stocking up on several new photos too that I’ll get around to. For now, enjoy another Sedona sunrise.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I can tell that my recent Arizona posts seem to not be pleasing the algorithm gods. I still have some I haven’t even edited yet. Anyway, this one is more close to home & brand new! I just want to thank those of you who do pay attention & engage with what I post. It means the world.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Noticing the way the shadows and light play during golden hour made for some really fun, really different shots for my usual style with the 150-600 lens.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park is one of the most peaceful & beautiful places I've ever been, with many small trails, benches, wind chimes, bird feeders & offerings left by visitors & caretakers.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Gotta get up & hike a lil bit real early to get this view. Worth it? Always.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

100% without a doubt, the best Sedona sunset we got. I'd have preferred a more secluded spot, this was close and accessible after an afternoon of heavy rain. It was really cool, however to hear the 50 or so people we were up here with collectively doing th ooh's & ahhh's to the evening's beauty.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Sometimes you go to an iconic location and get lucky. Conditions perfect, no one around, all the good things.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I'm still slowly going through all of the photos from Sedona. However, I do think that this perfect reflection may be my favorite of the whole bunch. I knew when I stepped into the scene here that it was a special spot & I hope that I did it justice.

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Scott Rockvam @flowstatephoto.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Hey! I’ve been online a LOT less recently! Traveling, great weather & outdoor activities with and without the family have been the priority. Anyways, this is the first “release” from the trip to Sedona last week.

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