Justin Tyler Media, Golden, CO (2026)

05/19/2026

Postcards from exploring Arizona’s Route 66 Ghost Town

This stretch of our Route 66 road trip was quite possibly my favorite, as following the original route took us far away from civilization, winding through the hills of the rugged remote wilderness of the Black Mountains.

That is until out of the blue, you drop into this rustic mountain town of Oatman, where b***os fill the streets, and the Wild West culture has been perfectly preserved.

With old retired mining shafts you could walk through, saloons, and original storefronts from the early 1900’s, it gave a true glimpse into what life was like for those who settled in these mountains over a century ago.

And with roughly 100 people still calling this town home, it’s not your typical ghost town, serving as a place where those who appreciate the old ways of living can still experience it in this little corner of the Mojave Desert.

Fun fact, the b***o in the 2nd photo was not a fan of getting his picture taken, and he about charged me before the local store owner yelled at him and put him in time out (shot 8).

I hope you enjoy, and as always, let me know your favorites 🙏🏼

05/18/2026

Spring Postcards from the Arizona stretch of Route 66

Crossing the border into Arizona on our roadtrip, you could immediately see and feel the change in atmosphere.

We were fully into the desert stretch now, where over the miles the open grasslands slowly changed to red rock formations covered in petroglyphs, and the towns went from having pines and junipers to petrified forests and eventually palm trees.

The nostalgic Route 66 motels and diners were mixed in with a myriad of abandoned souvenir shops, gas stations, and five and dime stores collecting dust.

There were a lot of visitors still to these Arizona Route 65 towns though – more than we had seen in any other stretch of the road, as they certainly have done a stellar job of preserving many of these iconic scenes.

It was yet another journey through time, but this time with a more Southwestern fee to it that I’ve come to know so well.

I hope you enjoy, and as always, let me know your favorites 🙏🏼

Most are edited with my traditional color grade, but I tested out a new Porta inspired grade on a few.

05/13/2026

Postcards from exploring the Old Town of Albuquerque, New Mexico

As we made our way across Route 66 through the small towns and dry desert plain landscapes, we were finally greeted by the mountains as we got into central New Mexico, along with our first major city for some reprieve from the road.

Albuquerque has many of the things you’ll find in other major cities, but it certainly has its own unique culture; particularly in this preserved section of the town, where the original pueblo architecture of the region still remains.

This bustling square was filled with beautiful cafe’s, restaurants and boutiques, world class art and museums, and even some fun Breaking Bad memorabilia.

It was a nice change of pace from the stops of the trip we had made thus far, and is certainly a place I would travel back to for a longer stay.

I hope you enjoy, and as always, let me know your favorites 🙏🏼

05/11/2026

Postcards from the forgotten towns of Route 66 - New Mexico

Walking down these quiet, empty streets that used to be bustling with people passing through from around the country decades ago was a surreal feeling.

It felt like a time capsule from the fifties in some ways, with the perfectly preserved classic cars, neon motel signs, and steak and shake diners.

But also post apocalyptic in other ways, as not much else of the town was still standing on solid foundations — abandoned, left to collapse and remain crumbling pieces of what it once was.

It’s a bittersweet part of the culture and history of the American West. As quickly as many towns boom, they can also later be left behind and forgotten as the world moves on to other places of interest.

And while these towns may never be what they were in their glory, it was nice to still capture them and show them some appreciation for the role they’ve served.

I hope you enjoy, and as always, let me know your favorites 🙏🏼

05/06/2026

Postcards from the Historic Route 66 route through Texas

Recently a friend and I embarked on a road trip across the Southwest, taking the original route from Texas to Los Angeles over the course of a week.

This iconic stretch of road served as the gateway to the American West during its time, allowing for millions to set out on adventures, explore new lands, and migrate across the country, leading to the Mountain West and Pacific Coast to becoming what it has today.

It was incredible to get a glimpse into this part of American history, and explore many of the towns along the route that have remained frozen in time since the decommissioning of the road.

Starting off with the first leg of the journey, we made our way through Texas, from Dallas up to Amarillo and onward West to Adrian, the midpoint of Route 66, before crossing over to New Mexico.

When arriving in Amarillo, we took some time to explore the Palo Duro Canyon just South before checking out the town.

The town itself was quiet, but welcoming, and you could find countless shops still open to the public, but not seeing nearly the traffic they were accustomed to in decades past.

The nostalgic vibes and feeling of true exploration only went up the further we journeyed, so stick around to see more from the rest of the trip 👌🏼

I hope you enjoy, and as always, let me know your favorites 🙏🏼

04/30/2026

Scenes from Wyoming’s most unassuming mountain town of Pinedale

Often overlooked by its big brother just an hour and change up the road, Jackson Hole, this quaint little town serves as the gateway to some of the most wild, remote, and beautiful mountains that can be found in the West.

An outfitter town for fishers, hunters, backpackers, and more, it’s where those who really want to experience the outdoors of Wyoming venture to in my mind.

Because the Wind River Range that this small mountain town serves as the entrance point to is not for the average tourist. Its hikes are long, the weather quickly changes on you, and the bugs can be absolutely relentless. And you’re miles away from any sort of amenities.

But it truly is still the wild out there, which is why it draws so many people each year once the snow thaws.

And after exploring the mountains, the town itself has a lot to offer, with breweries, coffee shops, and some quality post hike grub.

If you plan to ever make the roadtrip up to Jackson, I highly recommend taking some time to explore this area as well; not just passing through like so many do.

I hope you enjoy, and as always, let me know your favorites 🙏🏼

04/01/2026

Postcards from Spring’s arrival in the most beautiful valley in Wyoming.

While Spring is usually delayed in these parts, with the valley floor usually still blanketed in snow this time of year, the the Spring equinox brought with it the true feeling of the changing of seasons in Jackson, along with the rest of the Rocky Mountains.

Getting out with to enjoy the park in a way I’m not used to being able to this time of year was certainly a treat.

What usually would require snowshoes and a myriad of layers to explore could now be done by bike or an easy stroll through the park. All with none of the crowds that come later in the year.

Aside from we also took some time to just roam and find new hidden gems in the valley around Jackson, which is something you know I’m always a fan of.

So while it may have been a different experience than usual for this time of year, it made for a special one.

Thanks as always for checking them out, and let me know your favorites 🙏🏼

03/31/2026

Spring scenes from a (not so) typical ski day at the legendary Jackson Hole mountain.

As we all know, it’s been a weird year for snowfall here in the West. But that hasn’t kept us from getting out and making the most of it.

Making the trip up to Jackson this past weekend, the conditions rivaled those of previous years coming up in late April when the lifts were on their final days of spinning for the season.

Despite that, the vibes were high.

With plenty of Spring breakers from around the country still taking in the beauty of this valley, the locals shredding corn dressed in their favorite go-to Spring skiing attire, and the mid mountain lodges packed with people catching rays, there was still great energy on the mountain.

Let this be your sign to take your camera skiing with you to capture these kind of days that certainly live rent free in my head 👌🏼

📷 All shot on the Ricoh Griiix

I hope you enjoy, and as always, let me know your favorites 🙏🏼

03/25/2026

Some scenes from the golden days of Spring in Colorado

There’s nothing I love more than watching the Rockies come alive in the Springtime with a beautiful blend of greens.

With the valley floors filled with lush meadows and wildflowers and the mountains still blanketed in their last remnants of snow, it’s when Colorado really feels like paradise on earth.

The days are longer, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining bright, and everybody is outside taking it in and making the most of it.

While it’s likely to be a shorter Spring this year with the current drought, I encourage you to get out there and make the most of it while it lasts.

I ope you enjoy, and as always, let me know your favorites 🙏🏼

03/23/2026

Postcard memories from chasing light and textures in the Colorado Dunes - a gem of the Southwest

Going back to the Spring of 2019 with many of these photos, the Great Sand Dunes will always be a special place to me, as it was one of the first places in Colorado that I truly fell in love with landscape photography.

Never having seen anything like it before, I was blown away by the sheer magnitude of these dunes and how they came to be — winds blowing sand from the San Juan mountains all the way across the San Luis Valley to get get trapped up alongside this pocket of the Sange de Cristo mountain range.

The contrast of the desert textures and the rugged mountains behind them made for a photography playground, but not one without its challenges.

From climbing the soft, baking sand under the Colorado sun with nowhere to escape it, to the quick forming storms that could move across the valley overhead in a matter of minutes, you’re truly at the mercy of Mother Nature out here.

7 years later, and I still have sand in my tripod to this day from battling the abrupt sandstorms that can pass through.

That being said, it’s a National Park that I feel often gets overlooked due to its lack of designated trails, marked lookouts, and other amenities you’re accustomed to seeing in and around these parks.

But it’s certainly worth taking the time to see for yourself, especially in the Spring before the heat becomes unbearable.

I’m certainly overdue for a trip back.

I hope you enjoy, and as always, let me know your favorites 🙏🏼

11/21/2025

Some of my favorite memories from looking back on the first year of my thirties.

As I start year 31 today, I wanted to reflect back on some of the core moments from this past year that I’m grateful to have experienced.

Cover - Summer in the Tetons, finally getting to hike some iconic trails for the first time and just enjoy time relaxing at the lake and in town, capturing some of my favorite photos of the year.

Slide 2 - the first week of my thirties, staying in Moab for Thanksgiving week at enjoying the slow pace of offseason in the desert

Slide 3 - getting to go to Sweden with the team to test their new Crosscountry EV in the Swedish Lapland. Something I never could have expected

Slide 4 - Winter in the Tetons, getting to show .erin one of my favorite places for the first time and snowboarding at of course

Slide 5 - An incredible week exploring Costa Rica for the first time

Slide 6 - A Spring solo trip to the desert, where I got some needed solitude, finished producing my fourth album as a musician, and also got some real motivation to progress with photography

Slide 7 - Backpacking with new friends through some of the most incredible canyons of Utah

Slide 8 - Summer in Telluride, celebrating a good friends birthday and climbing the Via Ferrata for the first time

Slide 9 - Summer Concerts at Red Rocks with my people - my happy place 🙏🏼

Slide 10 - backpacking through the Colorado backcountry to an unnamed lake, getting to fully explore with no trail to follow, and getting pleasantly surprised by new friends once arriving when I assumed I would be all alone out there.

Slide 11 - spending time enjoying the beauty close to home, slowing down, and capturing the mountain towns of Colorado I’ve come to know so well over the years

Slide 12 - An incredible moody Fall in my favorite Colorado mountain towns, spending time with new friends and old ones that I don’t get to see often enough, but this time of year always brings us back together.

I hope you enjoy 🙏🏼 and as always, let me know your favorites.

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