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Artificial intelligence threatens real creativity everywhere.

Artificial intelligence threatens real creativity everywhere.

Posted on Posted onMarch 9, 2025March 15, 2025By Heather

The explosion of readily accessible artificial intelligence tools has made it possible for anyone with … Continue ReadingArtificial intelligence threatens real creativity everywhere.

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My top 24 photographs of 2024.

My top 24 photographs of 2024.

Posted on Posted onDecember 31, 2024March 9, 2025By Heather

In 2024, I took more than 6,000 photographs in 8 countries in all 4 hemispheres. From over 6,000 images, I’ve curated 24 favorites—just 0.004%—to share with you. … Read More >My top 24 photographs of 2024.

Categories Adventure Travel Domestic Essays Hiking
River reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

River reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

Posted on Posted onAugust 23, 2023March 9, 2025By Heather

Why would any sane, rational human being leave the comfort of their home with air … Continue ReadingRiver reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

I'm Heather Physioc.

Photojournalist focusing on conservation, outdoor, wildlife and nature topics. OWAA award winner. Prints available, 50% of print sales to conservation efforts. Dog's best friend.

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Heather Physioc, Writer & Photographer at KCTRVLR
the author + photographer
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  • Bali Starling – My Wildlife Wonders No. 1June 8, 2025
  • Artificial intelligence threatens real creativity everywhere.March 9, 2025
  • Living Peoples, Not Dying Languages: Inside the fight to preserve and revitalize Quechua and other Indigenous languages in the AndesJanuary 23, 2025
  • My top 24 photographs of 2024.December 31, 2024
  • Portorož, Piran & Lipica: Experiencing the Istrian Peninsula & Karst Region of SloveniaMay 31, 2024
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