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I’m a Brit who unexpectedly emigrated to the USA in 2008, and this is my photo journal.

It’s an eclectic mix of things; there’s no guiding theme or topic. It is whatever catches my attention, what I’ve been thinking, doing, or piques my interest. Currently that’s mainly backpacking and clearing some of the backlog on my ‘honey-do’ list.

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A dozen pictures, picked at random from my favorite memories. You can see my portfolio here.

Near Olga, State Highway Z

Near Olga, State Highway Z – I was stopped twice while taking this picture. Once by some locals in a passing truck, and a few minutes later by the property’s owner. 2

The lake was low, very low

The lake was low, very low. Looking to the southwest, with Buck Hollow opposite. Solo backpacking at Piney Creek Wilderness, September 2022. 2
Photograph of Gary Allman with his morning tea in a hammock on the Berryman Trail, Missouri.

Morning Tea

Morning Tea. Berryman Trail – Day Two, December 2020.

Chalk Creek Canyon

Chalk Creek Canyon — I couldn’t resist taking a picture of Chalk Creek Canyon framed by this tree and bush. It was windy and the light was changing rapidly as the clouds moved across the sky.

Waiting and Writing (365:161)

Waiting and Writing. Sitting waiting in the car is one of the few places and times I get a chance to stop and think. 2

Ginger’s Glasses

Ginger’s Glasses – I find them everywhere. I scoop them up from their hiding places and put them somewhere they can be found. She must have 10-20 pairs.

Well plaid

Well plaid — When we arrived at the hotel on Sunday, I knew I wanted to get this picture. Monday, I grabbed it. I had to lie down in the road to get the picture, but it was worth it. Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. 2

Back on the road

My first Sunday church visit in eighteen months or more. Today I’m in Joplin discussing church marketing.

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  • Jim

    Jim. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    Jim Davis is a metal sculptor living in the heart of the Ozarks in southern Missouri. He lives with his wife and best cheerleader, Carol, and remembers his cat, Morty, and wonderful dog, C.D.

    Retired from raising feeder pigs, purebred cats, and two wonderful children, he lives the dream life as the artist he never knew that he was. Jim spends his days banging on metal and dreaming up fantastic designs to try. He says he has more ideas than anyone could ever complete in several lifetimes.

    Jim is also an avid collector of old tools and loves the artistry and craftsmanship of old rosewood, brass, ivory, and steel.”

    The above text is taken from Jim’s online bio. He needed a new portrait to accompany his latest gallery exhibits. I would have preferred to take his picture in the workshop, but time was of the essence, and Jim and Carol were in Springfield for the day. I used my secret weapon—Ginger—to distract and relax his pose while I took a set of photographs in our backyard.

    Jim. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Jim

    Jim.Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    Jim Davis is a metal sculptor living in the heart of the Ozarks in southern Missouri. He lives with his wife and best cheerleader, Carol, and remembers his cat, Morty, and wonderful dog, C.D.

    Retired from raising feeder pigs, purebred cats, and two wonderful children, he lives the dream life as the artist he never knew that he was. Jim spends his days banging on metal and dreaming up fantastic designs to try. He says he has more ideas than anyone could ever complete in several lifetimes.

    Jim is also an avid collector of old tools and loves the artistry and craftsmanship of old rosewood, brass, ivory, and steel.”

    The above text is taken from Jim’s online bio. He needed a new portrait to accompany his latest gallery exhibits. I would have preferred to take his picture in the workshop, but time was of the essence, and Jim and Carol were in Springfield for the day. I used my secret weapon—Ginger—to distract and relax his pose while I took a set of photographs in our backyard.

    Jim. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Lanie, April 2026

    Lanie, April 2026 — Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    I grabbed this candid shot of Lanie while we were taking a rest in the shade outside the butterfly house at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.

    Unfortunately, the butterfly house was closed for renovation.

  • Making plans

    Making plans — Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    Lanie and her bf Lewis joined us for our ‘mini-break.’ We took a few minutes before we left the hotel to decide what to do with our day. Most attractions around Fayetteville are closed on Mondays, which limited our choices. We decided on visiting the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. It turned out to be a great choice.

    Making plans — Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Well plaid

    Well plaid — When we arrived at the hotel on Sunday, I knew I wanted to get this picture. Monday, I grabbed it. I had to lie down in the road to get the picture, but it was worth it. Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
    Well plaid too — When we arrived at the hotel on Sunday I knew I wanted to get this picture. Monday, I grabbed it. I had to lie down in the road to get the picture, but it was worth it. Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Decor, the Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville

    Decor, the Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville — Not only was I enamored with the camo carpet, I also love the colorful curtains. Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Buck Rogers, Artist unknown

    Buck Rogers. Artist unknown — Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    Welcome to our hotel bathroom art. I was not familiar with the film or TV series until now and initially thought that the picture might be of Lee Majors. Ginger put me right by identifying the local (Little Rock, Arkansas) actor Gil Gerard, 01-23-1943 — 12-16-2025.

    Something was troubling me about this picture, then I realized. Buck is left-handed, which made me do some research. I’ve found copies of the original photograph this picture was copied from oriented both ways round, which seems to be a common practice in promotional imagery and fan art. The image is definitely reversed, because the hair parting is on the wrong side, and the arm patch should be on the right arm. I’ve looked at many pictures and a couple of videos to check — the lengths I go to in order to fact-check things.

    Whatever, the character’s got another four centuries to go before he arrives in the twenty-fifth century, so maybe he’ll swap handedness in his frozen sleep.

  • Eclectic Decor, Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville

    Eclectic Decor, Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville — Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    The theme is upmarket seventies/eighties student accommodation, but clean and tidy! The camo carpet had me sold and the hotel was full of nice little touches. The room key cards were student ID cards.

  • After the concert

    After the concert — Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    We were in Fayetteville for a Chris Thile concert. We enjoyed seeing him at the Kauffman Center, Kansas City in February, and booked tickets when we saw he was going to be in Fayetteville.

    We had not been to Fayetteville before, and it must be said that we were very impressed with both the concert (as expected) and Fayetteville. We’ll be looking for more opportunities to come and visit.

  • Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas

    Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas — Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. Copyright © 2026 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    We were in Fayetteville for a Chris Thile concert. We enjoyed seeing him at the Kauffman Center, Kansas City in February, and booked tickets when we saw he was going to be in Fayetteville.

    We had not been to Fayetteville before, and it must be said that we were very impressed with both the concert (as expected) and Fayetteville. We’ll be looking for more opportunities to come and visit.

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