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Paul Clausen
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One of these guys is my son and not a professional model.
Yet.
#photobomb
January 26, 2025 at 3:45 AM
A timely and historically accurate visual update to the idea of “boot-licking” for the GOP’s modern apotheosis. Well done, Republicans.
#bootlickers #cowards #clownshoelickers #fascistclowns #GOP #antifa
This illustration features a red clown shoe stomping down on the face of a distressed, lifeless clown. The artwork is bold and graphic, with thick lines, sharp contrasts, and a vintage comic or printmaking style. The clown shoe itself has a large, exaggerated form with a painted smiling clown face on its side. The sole of the shoe is crushing the clown’s face, causing blood to trickle and grotesquely forcing the clown’s tongue out of his mouth. The clown’s ruffled collar adds to the unsettling theatrical aesthetic, and the vivid red background heightens the sense of violence and drama. The image feels darkly satirical, invoking themes of irony or self-destruction.
December 18, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Pulled from an alternate history.
This image humorously depicts an album cover titled “Noam Chomsky Presents: Music for Lovers Only”. It shows a man resembling Noam Chomsky (or at least styled to evoke him) sitting in a contemplative pose while smoking a pipe. He is wearing a white dress shirt, a dark tie, and glasses, with smoke gently rising from his pipe. The background is soft and slightly blurred, adding to the “smooth jazz album” aesthetic. The playful tone of the text and presentation gives the impression of a satirical or meme-like reimagining of an intellectual figure as a music curator for romantic moods.
December 16, 2024 at 7:23 PM
It passes through. Like a wave. It lifts-clench and release, and I am spent. I have been possessed.

#dance #portraitphotography #artisticexoression #dramaticlighting #fitbodies #muscle
A contemporary dancer in a flowing brown dress gracefully balances on one arm, holding her extended leg aloft in a dramatic pose. The scene is lit with focused, moody lighting against a dark background, emphasizing the dancer’s strength and form. A contemporary dancer in a flowing brown dress gracefully balances on one arm, holding her extended leg aloft in a dramatic pose. The scene is lit with focused, moody lighting against a dark background, emphasizing the dancer’s strength and form.
November 27, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Let’s just go outside and take the picture right here.

#AutumnPortraits
#CozyAesthetic
#SweaterWeather
#familyportraits
#GoldenHourVibes
#seniorportraits
A young woman with long blonde hair poses outdoors on an autumn day. She wears a light gray sweater and black jeans, standing confidently with her hands on her hips. Her hair partially covers her face, but her blue eyes and soft smile are visible. The blurred background features vibrant fall foliage and a path lined with golden leaves. A young woman with long blonde hair poses outdoors on an autumn day. She wears a light gray sweater and black jeans, standing confidently with her hands on her hips. Her hair partially covers her face, but her blue eyes and soft smile are visible. The blurred background features vibrant fall foliage and a path lined with golden leaves. A woman with long blonde hair stands outdoors in a natural autumn setting, wearing a cozy light gray sweater and black jeans. Her head is tilted slightly downward, her face partially obscured by her hair. The background features soft, out-of-focus golden fall leaves and a tree-lined path. A young woman with long blonde hair crouches outdoors on a crisp autumn day. She wears a cozy light gray sweater with sleeves covering her hands and distressed black jeans. Her hands cradle her face gently, and she gazes softly at the camera. The background features blurred trees and golden fall leaves, adding warmth to the scene.
November 26, 2024 at 5:59 PM
What does she see?

#Motherhood
#NewbornLove
#FamilyPhotography
#ParentingLife
#EmotionalConnection
A tender portrait of a woman with light brown hair holding a newborn baby on her shoulder. The baby, dressed in a white onesie, rests peacefully while the woman gazes softly into the distance with greenish eyes. The background is dark, drawing focus to the emotional bond between mother and child.
November 26, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Your dog doesn’t know either! Anecdotally, though, my dog lives me so much more after I get back from the gym.
November 25, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Creating a space that can allow the unfolding of an intimate story, but also does not interfere, is….tricky.
#GenerationalLove
#FamilyPortraits
#BlackAndWhitePhotography
#GrandparentLove
#AuthenticSmiles
#JoyfulConnections #FamilyLegacy #CandidMoments
#CapturingGenerations #TheBeautyOfAging
A black-and-white close-up of the elderly woman laughing heartily. Her eyes are tightly shut, and her face is animated, capturing a moment of genuine joy. The image emphasizes her vitality and the deep character in her features. A close-up black-and-white portrait of an elderly woman. Her face is lined with deep wrinkles, and her expression is calm and reflective, with her eyes gently closed and a subtle smile on her lips. The lighting highlights her facial features, capturing the textures and details of her skin. A joyful black-and-white photograph of the elderly woman sitting between the two young girls on a couch. All three are leaning towards one another, smiling brightly at the camera, creating a sense of happiness and closeness. The framing and expressions convey warmth and affection. A black-and-white group portrait showing the elderly woman seated on a couch, flanked by two young girls in light, lacy dresses. The elderly woman smiles warmly at the camera while the two girls sit close to her, looking in different directions, their expressions candid and curious. The composition emphasizes familial bonds and generational connection.
November 23, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Counter-terrorism.
Best people.
November 23, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Oklahoma is to Massachusetts as America is to the industrialized world. You almost have to admire the combination of performative religiosity and straight up grift. Apparently Jesus sets folks free from basic morality. The fruits of the spirit are psychopathology.
November 18, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Fall family portraits leave lovely little chunks of time for exploring secret landscapes.
#westridgenaturepreserve
#chicago #midwest #intheweeds
The image shows a close-up of dry, slender plant stems with small, dark, rounded seed pods at the tips, standing against a softly blurred background. The colors are warm and earthy, with hints of browns, greens, and muted oranges, creating a tranquil, autumnal atmosphere. The background is a smooth blend of colors, with abstract shapes and lines suggesting a natural outdoor setting, likely a field or meadow in late summer or early fall. The overall effect is soft and contemplative, focusing on the delicate structure of the plants. This image captures a close-up of a single, delicate grass seed head extending outward, with fine, wispy strands radiating from its slender stem. The background is softly blurred with warm tones of brown, yellow, and green, giving the scene a dreamy, tranquil quality. The seed head’s intricate texture contrasts against the blurred, abstract forms in the background, drawing attention to its fragility and elegance. The overall atmosphere feels peaceful, reminiscent of late summer or early autumn, with the focus on the natural beauty of the grass in a quiet, undisturbed setting. This black-and-white image captures a moody, almost haunting scene of dried wildflowers or seed heads standing in a field. The focus is on a few central stems with textured, rounded heads, while others blur softly into the background, creating a layered effect. The dark tones and high contrast enhance the sense of solitude and mystery, with subtle lighting bringing out the delicate structures of the plants. The composition evokes an atmosphere of quiet desolation, as if capturing the remnants of summer in a wintry, barren landscape. This image showcases a field of dried wildflowers or seed heads, standing tall on thin, slightly curved stems. The warm, muted colors of tan, brown, and hints of green and yellow in the blurred background give the scene a gentle, autumnal feel. The focus on the foreground plants allows the viewer to see the soft texture of each seed head, while those further back fade into a pleasant, dreamy blur. This creates a peaceful, almost nostalgic atmosphere, evoking a sense of nature’s quiet beauty as the seasons change.
November 17, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Nighttime family portraits in Jarvis Square
The images depict a group of three people: a woman and two children, possibly her son and daughter, standing together in a friendly pose. In both images: • The woman is on the left, wearing a gray sweater with a black vest, and has a warm smile, giving an affectionate vibe. • The young man in the middle has glasses, short brown hair, and is dressed in a light cable-knit sweater. He has his arms around both the woman and the younger girl, showing a close family bond. • The girl on the right is smiling and dressed in a white sweater with blue horizontal stripes. She has long, light brown hair. The background is softly blurred, with warm tones of orange and yellow, likely from nearby lights, creating a cozy, relaxed evening atmosphere. The images depict a group of three people: a woman and two children, possibly her son and daughter, standing together in a friendly pose. In both images: • The woman is on the left, wearing a gray sweater with a black vest, and has a warm smile, giving an affectionate vibe. • The young man in the middle has glasses, short brown hair, and is dressed in a light cable-knit sweater. He has his arms around both the woman and the younger girl, showing a close family bond. • The girl on the right is smiling and dressed in a white sweater with blue horizontal stripes. She has long, light brown hair. The background is softly blurred, with warm tones of orange and yellow, likely from nearby lights, creating a cozy, relaxed evening atmosphere.
November 16, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Given enough time
Patterns will emerge.
Given even more time
Patterns will emerge that find other patterns meaningful.
It’s fucking crazy.
This image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a single delicate flower in focus. The flower, resembling a daisy or a cosmos, stands out with its soft petals and central disk. The background is blurred, creating a bokeh effect, which enhances the isolation and simplicity of the flower. The lighting is gentle, giving the photo a calm and slightly melancholic atmosphere. The composition emphasizes negative space, drawing attention to the flower as the sole subject and giving the image a minimalistic, ethereal feel.
November 16, 2024 at 2:07 AM