Color photo. The Space Needle, at night. Fireworks are seen launching from its roof, trailing sparks. A street leads from the bottom of the frame towards the Needle, full of cars.

Welcome to 2025!

2024 was rough, and 2025 isn’t looking any less so, but muddied or not there’s still game to play.

Let’s hit it.

Gear: Nikon Z 7II, Nikon Z 24-70mm f2.8 S

Color photo. An outdoor chess set, the white pieces visible. A Knight, smeared with brown mud, has been moved in front of the other pieces.