Bill Selznick

@twofingersmedia.bsky.social

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he/him husband, parent, photographer, programmer living in Westminster Colorado. There's this old guy in my mirror. No crypto.

From the shore of a dark and choppy Standley Lake, a dramatic blue tinted landscape extends under a stormy sky, reaching the Front Range mountains. Intense crepuscular sunlight beams pierce through a gap in the dark blue storm clouds, illuminating a microburst of rainfall dumping directly over Boulder Colorado. The foreground is a dark, rocky shoreline with sparse green weeds.

A wide, minimalistic color landscape photograph of a single goose swimming away from the camera on a calm lake, leaving a subtle V-shaped wake behind it. The water reflects the soft, pale colors of an overcast sky. In the far background, the Front Range and Rocky mountain silhouettes span the horizon beneath low-hanging clouds.

A picture of Manny Rutinel at the podium minutes after winning the Democratic primary for CO-8. A big smile, and a sense of relief and joy on his face, behind him is an American flag and his campaign posters.

A wide landscape view of Standley Lake photographed at twilight filled with dramatic pinks, crimson, and soft purple. The silhouette of the Front Range mountains cuts horizontally across the middle of the frame. The vibrant colors of the sky reflect smoothly across the gentle ripples of the water in the foreground, where a few small ducks float.

A stark, highly textured black and white photograph focusing on a hardy bush clinging to the very edge of an eroded sandstone cliff. The cliff face is deeply cracked and layered with dry soil, while the long, intricate roots of the bush are exposed, reaching downward across the sheer drop against a moody, overcast sky.

A black and white candid photograph of a tattoo artist working on the arm of a woman with short dark hair. The woman, wearing a "They / Them" black t-shirt and sporting arm tattoos, sits and looks directly at the camera with a subtle smile. Next to her, the bald, heavily tattooed artist concentrates intensely as he inks her forearm, holding a tattoo machine with black-gloved hands.

A close-up color photograph of an Indian Blanket wildflower in sharp focus against a soft, heavily blurred background of cool gray and white tones. The flower displays vibrant yellow-tipped petals encircling a deep red and orange center. Behind it two other flowers fade smoothly into the background.

Fine-art black and white landscape photograph of a single, vibrant tree standing resiliently on the crest of a steep, textured sandstone cliff. The foliage of the tree appears bright and glowing against a dramatically dark and heavy storm-cloud sky that fills the upper half of the frame. In the lower foreground, wild grasses and beach sand teach out from the base of the cliff, emphasizing a powerful sense of solitude and natural texture.

A single autumn tree on a corner backed by a yellow fence. Yellow, orange and especially red leaves dominate the seasonal change in foliage.

Rain drops on fallen autumn leaves.

Looking up through tall trees with thin branches and golden-yellow autumn leaves, softly backlit by sunlight filtering through the canopy, creating a warm, glowing effect.

A quiet suburban street lined with tall trees displaying brilliant autumn foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and red. Fallen leaves gather in the middle of the street. The road curves gently into the distance, bordered by brown wooden fences and sidewalks. The sky is overcast, giving the scene a soft, peaceful atmosphere.

A sepia-toned photo taken from the base of a tall metal billboard, looking directly upward. The image captures a cylindrical support pole leading to a horizontal platform with a metal mesh fence and three hanging lights. A ladder is attached to the pole, extending toward the platform. The sky behind is cloudy, creating a dramatic and surreal backdrop. The photograph has a strong perspective and geometric composition, with the pole appearing massive in the foreground and narrowing into the distance.

Underneath view of a steel bridge structure with intersecting beams and cables, creating a symmetrical V-shaped pattern against a pale, overcast sky.

A wide landscape view of dramatic red sandstone formations under a clear blue sky at Roxborough State Park, Colorado. Jagged rock outcrops rise above a dry, brushy valley with scattered evergreen trees and distant hills in the background.

A large, abstract sculpture of a human face mounted on a brick wall. The sculpture is monochromatic and appears to be made of metal panels with visible rivets. One eye is exaggeratedly large and hollow, creating an unsettling asymmetry. The background of dark bricks adds contrast to the light-colored face.

Black and white photograph of 300 million year old sandstone rock formation rising sharply above a foreground of leafless trees. The weathered rock has a sculpted appearance with deep grooves and rounded contours, set against a stark, dark sky that emphasizes the texture of the stone.

A creek rushing over rocks, cascades into a fallen tree that lays horizontally pinned by boulders. The tree's bark has turned black from soaking in the water.

A wintry suburban scene featuring a snow-covered field bordered by a wooden fence in the foreground. Small red-leaved trees dot the field, while larger trees in the background are dusted with snow. A house with a snow-covered roof is partially visible on the right, and the sky is overcast with heavy gray clouds.

An old picture of the outside of Denver's Trade bar.

Positioned in a kitchen sink, a dish rack holds a single plate and a green mug. Sunlight streams through window blinds, casting dramatic striped shadows and highlights across the scene, creating a striking contrast of light and dark.

A twilight urban street scene in black and white, featuring a vintage-style theater marquee on the left side. The marquee is lit with bulbs and neon lights, displaying the text: “FILM FOOD & FUN ALL IN ONE SEAT!” Across the street, buildings line the right side, with a business sign reading "INKS & DRINKS" faintly illuminated. Parked cars line the street, and a few streetlights and bare trees are visible, contributing to the quiet, moody ambiance.

A black and white photograph shows a man standing in an alleyway during daytime. He wears a long-sleeved shirt and dark pants, looking off to the side with a contemplative expression. Behind him, a large white delivery truck is parked, with a metal ramp leaning against its back. The alley is lined with old brick buildings, industrial pipes, vents, and scattered debris. Sunlight streams in from the right, casting dramatic shadows and highlighting textures on the pavement and walls. In the background, another person is faintly visible walking further down the alley. The image has a noir-like, cinematic feel with high contrast and a moody atmosphere.

A black and white photograph captures Denver's old 16th Street mall. The 'Free MallRide' RTD bus is parked along a sidewalk lined with leafless trees wrapped in string lights. A sign for 'Garden Block - Denver Botanic Gardens' is visible overhead. Two individuals, one wearing a beanie and another in a hoodie, hold a banner with bold text near a public seating area. The background showcases city buildings, lampposts, and additional pedestrians walking along the sidewalk."

A black metal chair with a mesh seat and thin vertical bars for the backrest sits in a grassy yard filled with bright yellow dandelions. The background features an aged wooden fence with horizontal support beams, showing signs of weathering. The scene has a rustic and nostalgic feel, with a contrast between the dark metal chair and the vibrant dandelions."

This image shows the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The bridge is painted in its signature International Orange color and spans across the blue waters. A large rock formation is visible in the foreground, partially submerged in the water. The sky is clear with a gradient of blue hues. The bridge's suspension cables extend from the tall towers, creating a striking geometric pattern. The surrounding landscape includes hills with patches of green and brown vegetation.

A dramatic sunset over the Colorado Front Range, with golden crepuscular rays piercing through dark clouds. These beams of sunlight scatter through atmospheric particles, casting a warm glow on the landscape and creating a striking contrast between the illuminated sky and the silhouetted peaks.

A black and white photograph of a winding concrete path. The path curves gently through an open grassy area with scattered trees having bare branches. A wooden fence lines the left side of the path, while houses are visible in the background. A person is seen in the distance walking along the path. The sky is clear, and the scene has a calm, quiet atmosphere.

A black-and-white photograph of a pair of white sunglasses with dark lenses resting on a perforated metal surface. The strong sunlight creates a high-contrast effect, casting a sharp and slightly distorted shadow of the sunglasses onto the grid-like pattern of square holes. The image has a minimalist and graphic quality, emphasizing geometric shapes, light, and shadow interplay. The monochrome palette enhances the abstract feel, drawing attention to the textures and forms rather than color.

Black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair, smiling gently at the camera. She is wearing large earrings shaped like an ankh with the word "DOPE" incorporated into the design. She is outdoors, with bare tree branches behind her.

A black-and-white photograph of an adult and a child riding bicycles on a dirt road in a rural setting. The road is lined with dry grass and scattered trees, with utility poles and power lines stretching into the distance. Mountains are visible in the background under a clear sky. The adult and child are cycling away from the camera. The image has a nostalgic and serene atmosphere.

The image shows distorted reflections of a high-rise building on the glass facade of another building. The grid-like structure of the reflective windows bends and warps the reflected building into abstract, wavy patterns, creating an intricate and almost surreal visual effect. The contrast between light and shadow emphasizes the geometric and organic distortions. Trees and a traffic signal silhouette are present in the foreground, adding depth to the composition.

Surreal golden-hued clouds in the sky, with lenticular formations and layered wisps resembling an otherworldly landscape. The clouds appear smooth and sculpted, with some areas of soft, billowy texture, creating an ethereal and dramatic atmosphere.

A building with large, reflective glass panels. The curved windows mirror the sky and surrounding structures, creating an abstract pattern of light and shape.

A black-and-white photograph showing a train in the foreground with large windows. Through these windows, classical architectural columns of a courthouse are visible in the background. The strong contrast between the dark vehicle and the bright columns creates a striking composition.

Stylized image of an old, rusted vintage car with a heavily damaged front end in a dry, desert environment. The car's hood is bent, revealing parts of the engine, and the chrome bumper is twisted. In the background, there is a collection of wooden debris, rusted metal objects, and barren trees, with distant mountains under a clear sky. The image has a textured, painted effect, giving it an artistic, canvas-like appearance."

A photograph shows an urban scene framed by the curved steel arches of a bridge. The bridge's light-colored metal structure contrasts against a deep blue sky. In the background, a mix of glass buildings and older brick structures forms a diverse city skyline. The perspective emphasizes depth as the arches create a repeating pattern leading towards the cityscape.

A photograph of a round stone water basin filled with dark water, surrounded by small gravel stones. Floating on the water are delicate artificial flowers, predominantly white with a few vibrant red ones. The image is selectively desaturated, making the surroundings black and white while keeping the flowers' colors intact. The contrast emphasizes the flowers against the dark water and monochrome background.

A low-angle view of two glass skyscrapers reflecting each other, creating a symmetrical perspective against a turquoise sky. The reflective surfaces mirror surrounding buildings, adding depth and contrast.

A black and white photograph captures a striking geometric pattern created by the reflective glass facade of a skyscraper. A suspended scaffold with two workers is positioned in the lower portion of the frame, engaged in window cleaning. The strong contrast between the dark windows and bright structural lines enhances the abstract, high-contrast aesthetic. The image is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the vastness of the building. The monochrome treatment accentuates the interplay of light, shadow, and repetition of lines, contributing to a minimalist and architectural photography style.

A high-contrast black and white photograph of a building taken from a low-angle perspective. The building's corner divides the image into two distinct halves—one side appearing bright white with dark windows, while the other side is deep black with light windows. The stark contrast and sharp geometry create a striking abstract effect against a completely black sky.

A leafless tree with intricate, dark branches stands against the glass facade of a tall building on a freezing morning in Denver. The scene has a cool, bluish tone. The building's reflective surface fades into the misty background.

A rural landscape beneath a wide-open sky with soft pastel clouds at sunset. A small house with a dark roof is situated on the right side of the image. In the foreground, there is a grassy field with a utility pole and power lines stretching across. The background includes distant hills and fields.

An indoor swimming pool with swimmers practicing in the lanes. The pool area is illuminated by large windows in the background. On the left side, red starting blocks are mounted on angled platforms along the pool edge. A swimmer sits on the edge with their feet in the water, while another swimmer is actively doing freestyle in the nearest lane. A lifeguard stands on an elevated platform watching over the pool. The depth marker on the poolside indicates a depth of 5 feet.

A person with curly dark hair is wearing a long green coat with the bold white text "GOD SAVE AMERICA" on the back. They are standing in an outdoor setting, facing away from the camera. The person has a small white bag with a yellow strap slung over their shoulder.

The black and white image shows a close-up view of a sleek, curved freeway structure, sited well to the right of an otherwise empty frame. The background appears to be a textured, monochromatic sky, emphasizing the clean lines and curvature of the structure.

The image shows the reflection of a church steeple and cross in the glass windows of a modern building. The blue tint of the windows contrasts with the darker silhouette of the cross and steeple, creating a striking juxtaposition between the traditional and contemporary architectural elements.

A distorted reflection of a multi-story hotel building in water, showcasing vertical patterns of red and beige columns, with blue and green tones in the background. The ripples in the water create a wavy, abstract effect, blending the colors and details.

A black-and-white photograph of a child standing on a sandy beach, facing the ocean. The child holds a bodyboard, and is surrounded by an expansive, cloudy sky above a calm sea. The scene has a serene and contemplative mood, with dramatic contrasts between the dark clouds and the bright waves.

A long dirt trail besides acres of green grasses, leading to a view of the Front Range mountains and Rocky Mountains. Above is a blue sky having a few puffy clouds.

An abstract image showing a reflection of the artist's face on a shiny surface, giving the illusion that the face is floating. The background includes a glass window with structural beams and an urban setting visible through the glass. The reflection is distorted slightly by the surface texture.

This is a serene image of an island surrounded by water, covered in a soft mist, with a warm orange hue dominating the scene. A few tall wild grasses help frame the scene.

Image has a neon sign boldly featuring the word "MAYAN" illuminated in vibrant colors, set against a textured, ornate architectural background. The lighting and colors give it a striking and dramatic look, emphasizing the retro vibe of the signage and building.

A black-and-white photo showing the entrance to a bar, featuring neon signs and a marquee displaying promotions for beer, games, and food. Two women in winter jackets are standing outside the bar in conversation.

The image shows a storefront with a mural of a man's face wearing a hat, alongside the entrance to a shop labeled "Wax Trax." The photo is in black and white, emphasizing a gritty, urban aesthetic with strong contrasts and textures.

The image shows a group of people gathered indoors, at a campaign event. In the foreground, the Attorney General of Colorado is sitting on the floor with a young child in his arms, providing a sense of intimacy and care amidst the larger crowd.

A black and white image of patterned light balloons floating above a metal rigging.

Sunlight streams through the trees, creating a dramatic silhouette of the person in the foreground of this black and white image. The high contrast emphasizes the natural elements, such as trees and shimmering water, while drawing attention to the central figure as they gesture toward the light.