Much of this site is dedicated to our love of travel, a shared passion that has taken us to places sometimes challenging but always rewarding. We strive to travel as responsibly as possible — spreading out across less-touristed areas, supporting local organizations, and going in as informed as we can.

Our audience is small but dedicated — mostly us, with family and friends mixed in — and we’re more than happy to welcome anyone who finds something of interest here. Obzerved captures our travels in words and images, becoming a surprisingly useful memory machine to look back on.

And finally, a creative outlet. A place to get images off the camera. After years as an artist followed by years in somewhat creative fields, I now have blocks of time that open up mental and physical space to pursue a few creative endeavors. At the moment, photography offers a wide range of possibilities — whether on the move or in a makeshift studio.

I realize most everyone is on Instagram or some other platform, but these just don’t provide the space to cut through the noise. So if you’ve found yourself here — whether coerced by Debbie or me, or some SEO trick — enjoy.