- Tamara Featherston (@fullhouse4) - 43
This was just a random Saturday when my daughter and I went exploring (like we do a lot on weekends). We love nature and sunsets and often hop in the car spontaneously when we see there may be a particularly beautiful sunset about to happen.
To me, this photo speaks to the strength and determination of Oklahomans. Horses are such beautiful animals that are able to project both strength and vulnerability and then the landscape here in Oklahoma is so serene. When I look at this photo it just reminds me that "the land we belong to is grand". It really is.
#MyOklahoma started as a way to showcase why we all live in and love this state by featuring user-submitted photos in The Oklahoman.
In the aftermath of the 2013 deadly storms, we wanted to get more involved with the community and highlight all of the wonderful things Oklahoma has to offer. That’s when we decided to launch a hashtag that would have an impact far greater than just on social media.
#MyOklahoma was a tie that could bring us all together and remind us why we love this land. It reminded us of good times spent with loved ones and opened the gate for new opportunities with others. It showcased the state for its beauty and not destruction.
Since then, support for the tag has grown beyond our expectations; a community has formed around it. If you scroll through the pictures, it’s not uncommon to see people talking about the back story of photos, complimenting each other on techniques and even planning gatherings to explore more of the state.
And as we approach the one-year mark, we now have more than 19,000 submissions that vary from little league games, to fishing trips, snapshots of sunsets, adventures with friends and pet photography.
Every day, we select one of these to run in The Oklahoman, and we also feature another one on our @News_OK Instagram account.
Our goal is to keep the hashtag going as long as the community wants it to exist. We’ve enjoyed running the photos in the paper for the past year and hope to continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
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Photo via Instagrammer @ElTeaZee" title="Photo via Instagrammer @ElTeaZee"><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @ElTeaZee</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-af2dfab5413db0b13b6f6da789cab56f.jpg" alt="Photo - Photo via Instagrammer @themichellebui" title="Photo via Instagrammer @themichellebui"><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @themichellebui</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-f4ce5d5d4f9b55aceb7b37ca1e36ab43.jpg" alt="Photo - Photo via Instagrammer @blainebacon" title="Photo via Instagrammer @blainebacon"><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @blainebacon</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-b56464d27850f5cbf03d89bec24cf065.jpg" alt="Photo - " title=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-3b7c222c20580846c806c3a1c5ea4ae7.jpg" alt="Photo - Photo via Instagrammer @nathanpoppe " title="Photo via Instagrammer @nathanpoppe "><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @nathanpoppe </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c3be1957f1789b921d5972c419ae35d0.jpg" alt="Photo - Photo via Instagrammer @nathanpoppe " title="Photo via Instagrammer @nathanpoppe "><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @nathanpoppe </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-aa0acec29afb92ee341375ae851e52d8.jpg" alt="Photo - Photo via Instagrammer @adbrad" title="Photo via Instagrammer @adbrad"><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @adbrad</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-d0fa859e4448f569dc77ffb6855325c4.jpg" alt="Photo - " title=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-7e08fc8c13fb81dc260cca2e19f01f8f.jpg" alt="Photo - - Krista Gatz (@kriskilla) - 24
My 3 and half year old was watching it rain all morning out the front door and when it finally stopped we put on some rain boots and jumped in the puddles.
To me, this picture shows how quickly the Oklahoma weather can change. We went from being couped up all morning to spending the rest of the day playing outside and making memories! I love my Oklahoma. " title="- Krista Gatz (@kriskilla) - 24
My 3 and half year old was watching it rain all morning out the front door and when it finally stopped we put on some rain boots and jumped in the puddles.
To me, this picture shows how quickly the Oklahoma weather can change. We went from being couped up all morning to spending the rest of the day playing outside and making memories! I love my Oklahoma. "><figcaption>- Krista Gatz (@kriskilla) - 24
My 3 and half year old was watching it rain all morning out the front door and when it finally stopped we put on some rain boots and jumped in the puddles.
To me, this picture shows how quickly the Oklahoma weather can change. We went from being couped up all morning to spending the rest of the day playing outside and making memories! I love my Oklahoma. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c1df06e543540e38881ed437df2c8180.jpg" alt="Photo - - Koon Vega (@Koonvega) - 39
That morning, my son, Attitan (pronounced Ad-di-Ton) was running around in our living room with the cat toy on him. The bells were making noises along with his rapid foot steps on our 110 year old wood floor. It was loud, it was crazy, but the best part of it was his laughter that makes it all even more beautiful.
It says everything about my Oklahoma, it's my life. My son was born here, my wife was born and grew up here. I'm from Bangkok, half a world away from here, but I call Oklahoma home." title="- Koon Vega (@Koonvega) - 39
That morning, my son, Attitan (pronounced Ad-di-Ton) was running around in our living room with the cat toy on him. The bells were making noises along with his rapid foot steps on our 110 year old wood floor. It was loud, it was crazy, but the best part of it was his laughter that makes it all even more beautiful.
It says everything about my Oklahoma, it's my life. My son was born here, my wife was born and grew up here. I'm from Bangkok, half a world away from here, but I call Oklahoma home."><figcaption>- Koon Vega (@Koonvega) - 39
That morning, my son, Attitan (pronounced Ad-di-Ton) was running around in our living room with the cat toy on him. The bells were making noises along with his rapid foot steps on our 110 year old wood floor. It was loud, it was crazy, but the best part of it was his laughter that makes it all even more beautiful.
It says everything about my Oklahoma, it's my life. My son was born here, my wife was born and grew up here. I'm from Bangkok, half a world away from here, but I call Oklahoma home.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0a3254f91cfd31dff463c3afc5f17667.jpg" alt="Photo - Photo via Instagrammer @grayefftee" title="Photo via Instagrammer @grayefftee"><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @grayefftee</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-eff28cb361a97340d081d209a7c3ec17.jpg" alt="Photo - - Britton Wilson (@Wapakalypse) - 20
The day I took that photo, my close childhood friend, Jacob (pictured), and myself decided to go on a mini day trip to Lake Arcadia just east of Edmond. I was just days away from moving to Edmond so it sparked me to do something adventurous around the city I was about to be living in for school. So, we started off with a lunch stop at Pop's in Arcadia to eat a burger and grab a six pack of specialty sodas. Then we wanted to follow up with a walk/swim at the nearby lake, Arcadia. So we got to it. And I brought my camera with me as always, I love taking photos and I've been loving it for 4 years now that I'm almost 21. So naturally, I got several shots of Jacob and I's exploration that day around and in the lake. And the best part was the seclusion of the day's events. The entire time Jacob and I were alone around this one awesome spot around the lake far from others. And THAT brings me to what this whole day's adventure says to me about Oklahoma. Unlike, many big cities or more populated lakes we could just simply walk up to a lake and be left alone to explore the land how we want to explore it without having the distraction of other passerby's or tourists. So here sat in front of us one of our state's lakes completely at our disposal as to what turn or move to take next, left alone by the rest of the world. And Arcadia is one of many spots alike, you just have to know where to explore and you have to have the drive and inspiration to go out and find places like that and go out of your way to create a unique day for yourself away from the office, school, or whatever the case may be. I think the photo of Jacob represents a feeling of genuine happiness, freedom, and almost a childlike enthusiasm for something so easy to see and obtain. Our world that we live in. " title="- Britton Wilson (@Wapakalypse) - 20
The day I took that photo, my close childhood friend, Jacob (pictured), and myself decided to go on a mini day trip to Lake Arcadia just east of Edmond. I was just days away from moving to Edmond so it sparked me to do something adventurous around the city I was about to be living in for school. So, we started off with a lunch stop at Pop's in Arcadia to eat a burger and grab a six pack of specialty sodas. Then we wanted to follow up with a walk/swim at the nearby lake, Arcadia. So we got to it. And I brought my camera with me as always, I love taking photos and I've been loving it for 4 years now that I'm almost 21. So naturally, I got several shots of Jacob and I's exploration that day around and in the lake. And the best part was the seclusion of the day's events. The entire time Jacob and I were alone around this one awesome spot around the lake far from others. And THAT brings me to what this whole day's adventure says to me about Oklahoma. Unlike, many big cities or more populated lakes we could just simply walk up to a lake and be left alone to explore the land how we want to explore it without having the distraction of other passerby's or tourists. So here sat in front of us one of our state's lakes completely at our disposal as to what turn or move to take next, left alone by the rest of the world. And Arcadia is one of many spots alike, you just have to know where to explore and you have to have the drive and inspiration to go out and find places like that and go out of your way to create a unique day for yourself away from the office, school, or whatever the case may be. I think the photo of Jacob represents a feeling of genuine happiness, freedom, and almost a childlike enthusiasm for something so easy to see and obtain. Our world that we live in. "><figcaption>- Britton Wilson (@Wapakalypse) - 20
The day I took that photo, my close childhood friend, Jacob (pictured), and myself decided to go on a mini day trip to Lake Arcadia just east of Edmond. I was just days away from moving to Edmond so it sparked me to do something adventurous around the city I was about to be living in for school. So, we started off with a lunch stop at Pop's in Arcadia to eat a burger and grab a six pack of specialty sodas. Then we wanted to follow up with a walk/swim at the nearby lake, Arcadia. So we got to it. And I brought my camera with me as always, I love taking photos and I've been loving it for 4 years now that I'm almost 21. So naturally, I got several shots of Jacob and I's exploration that day around and in the lake. And the best part was the seclusion of the day's events. The entire time Jacob and I were alone around this one awesome spot around the lake far from others. And THAT brings me to what this whole day's adventure says to me about Oklahoma. Unlike, many big cities or more populated lakes we could just simply walk up to a lake and be left alone to explore the land how we want to explore it without having the distraction of other passerby's or tourists. So here sat in front of us one of our state's lakes completely at our disposal as to what turn or move to take next, left alone by the rest of the world. And Arcadia is one of many spots alike, you just have to know where to explore and you have to have the drive and inspiration to go out and find places like that and go out of your way to create a unique day for yourself away from the office, school, or whatever the case may be. I think the photo of Jacob represents a feeling of genuine happiness, freedom, and almost a childlike enthusiasm for something so easy to see and obtain. Our world that we live in. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-55361fcfac41ecc71903f0895f2d6ee3.jpg" alt="Photo - Photo via Instagrammer @john__christopher" title="Photo via Instagrammer @john__christopher"><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @john__christopher</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5d732966446efb861669985994da000f.jpg" alt="Photo - - Jared Toay (@jaredspropops) - 40ish
It was the day before the 4th of July holiday, and we were celebrating the delivering of our red, white, and blue FeeedomPops.
It represents (for me) local businesses helping local businesses. With smiles on faces, Oklahoma people love to help other local people fulfill their dream." title="- Jared Toay (@jaredspropops) - 40ish
It was the day before the 4th of July holiday, and we were celebrating the delivering of our red, white, and blue FeeedomPops.
It represents (for me) local businesses helping local businesses. With smiles on faces, Oklahoma people love to help other local people fulfill their dream."><figcaption>- Jared Toay (@jaredspropops) - 40ish
It was the day before the 4th of July holiday, and we were celebrating the delivering of our red, white, and blue FeeedomPops.
It represents (for me) local businesses helping local businesses. With smiles on faces, Oklahoma people love to help other local people fulfill their dream.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-f415a10d093d24aa55e3051cc0ddee04.jpg" alt="Photo - Photo via Instagrammer @darrenisreal" title="Photo via Instagrammer @darrenisreal"><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @darrenisreal</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-512b60d26ecf3ef2ce6d01cbe972f108.jpg" alt="Photo - - Bo Apitz (@le_ciudad) - 27
It was almost a year ago and the night was perfect biking weather. Downtown OKC in the evening always has little to no cars and gives you the opportunity to explore the area freely.
The presence of the Devon Tower in downtown definitely has OKC looking into the future and simply, that is what the subject is doing in the foreground, looking into the future of not only this city but the state as well." title="- Bo Apitz (@le_ciudad) - 27
It was almost a year ago and the night was perfect biking weather. Downtown OKC in the evening always has little to no cars and gives you the opportunity to explore the area freely.
The presence of the Devon Tower in downtown definitely has OKC looking into the future and simply, that is what the subject is doing in the foreground, looking into the future of not only this city but the state as well."><figcaption>- Bo Apitz (@le_ciudad) - 27
It was almost a year ago and the night was perfect biking weather. Downtown OKC in the evening always has little to no cars and gives you the opportunity to explore the area freely.
The presence of the Devon Tower in downtown definitely has OKC looking into the future and simply, that is what the subject is doing in the foreground, looking into the future of not only this city but the state as well.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-185c3b191a6b70886bb2927ff9089451.jpg" alt="Photo - - Tony Harms (@twharms) - 55
The shot was taken at the Worldwide Instameet in Martin Nature Park on May 17, 2014
It says what an awesome state we live in. Such a great community that people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life can come together and enjoy what our state has to offer.
When and where at the Boathouse District? I’m game for that, but had not heard about it." title="- Tony Harms (@twharms) - 55
The shot was taken at the Worldwide Instameet in Martin Nature Park on May 17, 2014
It says what an awesome state we live in. Such a great community that people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life can come together and enjoy what our state has to offer.
When and where at the Boathouse District? I’m game for that, but had not heard about it."><figcaption>- Tony Harms (@twharms) - 55
The shot was taken at the Worldwide Instameet in Martin Nature Park on May 17, 2014
It says what an awesome state we live in. Such a great community that people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life can come together and enjoy what our state has to offer.
When and where at the Boathouse District? I’m game for that, but had not heard about it.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-8ccecb1f8306b9f93fa2e3d150eb8e31.jpg" alt="Photo - - Sheryl Salisbury (@sherylsalisbury) - 43
The day the photo was taken, my husband and I stopped by PBar Farms and saw the animals. This goat was hilarious. He kept sticking his head out of the pen in hopes we'd feed him. I just had to take his picture.
This photo says Oklahoma has lots of livestock. It's hard to live or travel through Oklahoma without seeing some kind of livestock whether it be cows, goats, etc. " title="- Sheryl Salisbury (@sherylsalisbury) - 43
The day the photo was taken, my husband and I stopped by PBar Farms and saw the animals. This goat was hilarious. He kept sticking his head out of the pen in hopes we'd feed him. I just had to take his picture.
This photo says Oklahoma has lots of livestock. It's hard to live or travel through Oklahoma without seeing some kind of livestock whether it be cows, goats, etc. "><figcaption>- Sheryl Salisbury (@sherylsalisbury) - 43
The day the photo was taken, my husband and I stopped by PBar Farms and saw the animals. This goat was hilarious. He kept sticking his head out of the pen in hopes we'd feed him. I just had to take his picture.
This photo says Oklahoma has lots of livestock. It's hard to live or travel through Oklahoma without seeing some kind of livestock whether it be cows, goats, etc. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-f1b4bf548e4920e4b54c2c64e3b0ae08.jpg" alt="Photo - - Kaysie Bishop (@kaysiebishop) - 39
The fisherman in the photo is my husband Marty Bishop. We love to go fishing whenever we have any free time. He loves the sport, I just love being in nature and trying to capture it's beauty in pictures. I took this photo June 20, 2014 and it was a perfect Friday evening with pleasant temps and little wind. The sunset was throwing around all these gorgeous colors and the lake was reflecting them to make it even more amazing.
In my opinion, that is the beauty of Oklahoma... being able to slip away from the real world and lose myself in the natural, peaceful beauty of this great state. " title="- Kaysie Bishop (@kaysiebishop) - 39
The fisherman in the photo is my husband Marty Bishop. We love to go fishing whenever we have any free time. He loves the sport, I just love being in nature and trying to capture it's beauty in pictures. I took this photo June 20, 2014 and it was a perfect Friday evening with pleasant temps and little wind. The sunset was throwing around all these gorgeous colors and the lake was reflecting them to make it even more amazing.
In my opinion, that is the beauty of Oklahoma... being able to slip away from the real world and lose myself in the natural, peaceful beauty of this great state. "><figcaption>- Kaysie Bishop (@kaysiebishop) - 39
The fisherman in the photo is my husband Marty Bishop. We love to go fishing whenever we have any free time. He loves the sport, I just love being in nature and trying to capture it's beauty in pictures. I took this photo June 20, 2014 and it was a perfect Friday evening with pleasant temps and little wind. The sunset was throwing around all these gorgeous colors and the lake was reflecting them to make it even more amazing.
In my opinion, that is the beauty of Oklahoma... being able to slip away from the real world and lose myself in the natural, peaceful beauty of this great state. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-a3f4a432b554018063ee0b8b12b0861f.jpg" alt="Photo -
- Erin Merry (@3.rin) - 15
This photo was taken in March. My sister and I were going to Cain's to see her friend's alternative band called La Lune. When we walked in they were having a country band playing and everyone was square dancing. From what I remember, it was a private concert for some club or organization. We were disappointed to find out that he wasn't playing there at all, he was actually all the way across town. I thought that I might as well try to get a good photo of their famous sign out of it.
To me, the story and the photo say that Oklahoma is a supporter of everyone's interests. I love how Cain's supports all music types, how the whole atmosphere can just change in a minute. It really welcomes anyone and everyone to come together and just enjoy live music together. I have never felt unwelcome here in Oklahoma, there's a place for everyone. But in the end we all to come together with our love for the state. Even though we all have our own interests, we are willing to support what others love. " title="
- Erin Merry (@3.rin) - 15
This photo was taken in March. My sister and I were going to Cain's to see her friend's alternative band called La Lune. When we walked in they were having a country band playing and everyone was square dancing. From what I remember, it was a private concert for some club or organization. We were disappointed to find out that he wasn't playing there at all, he was actually all the way across town. I thought that I might as well try to get a good photo of their famous sign out of it.
To me, the story and the photo say that Oklahoma is a supporter of everyone's interests. I love how Cain's supports all music types, how the whole atmosphere can just change in a minute. It really welcomes anyone and everyone to come together and just enjoy live music together. I have never felt unwelcome here in Oklahoma, there's a place for everyone. But in the end we all to come together with our love for the state. Even though we all have our own interests, we are willing to support what others love. "><figcaption>
- Erin Merry (@3.rin) - 15
This photo was taken in March. My sister and I were going to Cain's to see her friend's alternative band called La Lune. When we walked in they were having a country band playing and everyone was square dancing. From what I remember, it was a private concert for some club or organization. We were disappointed to find out that he wasn't playing there at all, he was actually all the way across town. I thought that I might as well try to get a good photo of their famous sign out of it.
To me, the story and the photo say that Oklahoma is a supporter of everyone's interests. I love how Cain's supports all music types, how the whole atmosphere can just change in a minute. It really welcomes anyone and everyone to come together and just enjoy live music together. I have never felt unwelcome here in Oklahoma, there's a place for everyone. But in the end we all to come together with our love for the state. Even though we all have our own interests, we are willing to support what others love. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-ab80c9727897889ff6b2982f5706ceb1.jpg" alt="Photo - - Kenny Porter (@bigkat._) - 25
The day I took this photo my best friend and I had planned to go to the tallgrass prairie; granted we ended up there but I didn't realize how awesome the journey to there would be. Osage County has some amazing views and is just awesome to just get lost in. We had a great time just taking in the scenery and capturing Oklahoma.
To me this photo says a lot about Oklahoma. Some people think of OK as just being boring and nothing to do because it's not the number one vacation spot. The truth is, Oklahoma had a lot to offer and is made up of beautiful things you just have to get out and explore! " title="- Kenny Porter (@bigkat._) - 25
The day I took this photo my best friend and I had planned to go to the tallgrass prairie; granted we ended up there but I didn't realize how awesome the journey to there would be. Osage County has some amazing views and is just awesome to just get lost in. We had a great time just taking in the scenery and capturing Oklahoma.
To me this photo says a lot about Oklahoma. Some people think of OK as just being boring and nothing to do because it's not the number one vacation spot. The truth is, Oklahoma had a lot to offer and is made up of beautiful things you just have to get out and explore! "><figcaption>- Kenny Porter (@bigkat._) - 25
The day I took this photo my best friend and I had planned to go to the tallgrass prairie; granted we ended up there but I didn't realize how awesome the journey to there would be. Osage County has some amazing views and is just awesome to just get lost in. We had a great time just taking in the scenery and capturing Oklahoma.
To me this photo says a lot about Oklahoma. Some people think of OK as just being boring and nothing to do because it's not the number one vacation spot. The truth is, Oklahoma had a lot to offer and is made up of beautiful things you just have to get out and explore! </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-adcbabcfde0b43a9175c3ca929b5ea4d.jpg" alt="Photo - - Jonathon Bowie (@eiwob41) - 32
To kick off the summer, I took this photo during a writing session sitting alone on my back porch after midnight. I have always had an unwavering passion for writing, playing guitar, and singing my own lyrics and music. 10 years ago I was a member of a local pop/punk band called The Customer$, which spawned 1 album of 14 tracks that was only sold during live shows, and until we split up shortly after recording it. I kept a digital copy and moved on. Since then, I haven't written or recorded anything until recently.
My wife, Emily, bought me this Taylor acoustic/electric for my birthday while I was overseas on my most recent deployment. I didn't get to play it until the tour was over. This was a remarkable gesture in the way that I think she wanted to let me know that she never wants me to give up on my dreams. I love her like crazy.
Having been deployed overseas twice with the Oklahoma Army National Guard, I have a lot of hidden messages within my lyrics that serve as an outlet for everything I experienced while away. I like to write about everything and I tend to get pretty random at times, but it's still somewhat of what I like to call a journal that I can share with family and friends on social media.
When I record now, it's immediately after I get finished building each song. Hit record, play, and sing. Producing a live, raw recording onto my iPhone so that I can upload it to my Soundcloud account, Eiwob41 (May change my profile name). I have 5 complete songs uploaded now from this year. They are in the earliest possible stages, and are the blueprints for when I can afford the time to record them properly. In the meantime I'll just keep writing under the moonlight. It's what I love to do.
Oklahoma is where I call home. Every time I leave, I can't wait to come back. No matter how far out I travel, even if to the moon, I'll never find a place such as here to get a better vibe. This state has been and always will be my natural catalyst for creativity." title="- Jonathon Bowie (@eiwob41) - 32
To kick off the summer, I took this photo during a writing session sitting alone on my back porch after midnight. I have always had an unwavering passion for writing, playing guitar, and singing my own lyrics and music. 10 years ago I was a member of a local pop/punk band called The Customer$, which spawned 1 album of 14 tracks that was only sold during live shows, and until we split up shortly after recording it. I kept a digital copy and moved on. Since then, I haven't written or recorded anything until recently.
My wife, Emily, bought me this Taylor acoustic/electric for my birthday while I was overseas on my most recent deployment. I didn't get to play it until the tour was over. This was a remarkable gesture in the way that I think she wanted to let me know that she never wants me to give up on my dreams. I love her like crazy.
Having been deployed overseas twice with the Oklahoma Army National Guard, I have a lot of hidden messages within my lyrics that serve as an outlet for everything I experienced while away. I like to write about everything and I tend to get pretty random at times, but it's still somewhat of what I like to call a journal that I can share with family and friends on social media.
When I record now, it's immediately after I get finished building each song. Hit record, play, and sing. Producing a live, raw recording onto my iPhone so that I can upload it to my Soundcloud account, Eiwob41 (May change my profile name). I have 5 complete songs uploaded now from this year. They are in the earliest possible stages, and are the blueprints for when I can afford the time to record them properly. In the meantime I'll just keep writing under the moonlight. It's what I love to do.
Oklahoma is where I call home. Every time I leave, I can't wait to come back. No matter how far out I travel, even if to the moon, I'll never find a place such as here to get a better vibe. This state has been and always will be my natural catalyst for creativity."><figcaption>- Jonathon Bowie (@eiwob41) - 32
To kick off the summer, I took this photo during a writing session sitting alone on my back porch after midnight. I have always had an unwavering passion for writing, playing guitar, and singing my own lyrics and music. 10 years ago I was a member of a local pop/punk band called The Customer$, which spawned 1 album of 14 tracks that was only sold during live shows, and until we split up shortly after recording it. I kept a digital copy and moved on. Since then, I haven't written or recorded anything until recently.
My wife, Emily, bought me this Taylor acoustic/electric for my birthday while I was overseas on my most recent deployment. I didn't get to play it until the tour was over. This was a remarkable gesture in the way that I think she wanted to let me know that she never wants me to give up on my dreams. I love her like crazy.
Having been deployed overseas twice with the Oklahoma Army National Guard, I have a lot of hidden messages within my lyrics that serve as an outlet for everything I experienced while away. I like to write about everything and I tend to get pretty random at times, but it's still somewhat of what I like to call a journal that I can share with family and friends on social media.
When I record now, it's immediately after I get finished building each song. Hit record, play, and sing. Producing a live, raw recording onto my iPhone so that I can upload it to my Soundcloud account, Eiwob41 (May change my profile name). I have 5 complete songs uploaded now from this year. They are in the earliest possible stages, and are the blueprints for when I can afford the time to record them properly. In the meantime I'll just keep writing under the moonlight. It's what I love to do.
Oklahoma is where I call home. Every time I leave, I can't wait to come back. No matter how far out I travel, even if to the moon, I'll never find a place such as here to get a better vibe. This state has been and always will be my natural catalyst for creativity.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-9b01a0a1a9990eee6fefb7f30c21dc77.jpg" alt="Photo - Photo via Instagrammer @haleypouloshughes" title="Photo via Instagrammer @haleypouloshughes"><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @haleypouloshughes</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0a75fb631ae02acf3fb61ffe2575bcfd.jpg" alt="Photo - Photo via Instagrammer @johnniep_3" title="Photo via Instagrammer @johnniep_3"><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @johnniep_3</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-7ae8749d7ac68cab43f3c0d9a564a5dd.jpg" alt="Photo - - Brian Lawes (@brianlawes) - 24
I believe life needs adventure to keep our eyes open to how incredible the world around us is, so I began joining friends at work on their Thursday photo adventures around OKC. This particular photo adventure we were exploring and jumping off hay bales near Jones, OK.
It shows off one of my favorite things about Oklahoma, that in just a span of a few miles you can go from an awesome downtown to a wide open space of country. " title="- Brian Lawes (@brianlawes) - 24
I believe life needs adventure to keep our eyes open to how incredible the world around us is, so I began joining friends at work on their Thursday photo adventures around OKC. This particular photo adventure we were exploring and jumping off hay bales near Jones, OK.
It shows off one of my favorite things about Oklahoma, that in just a span of a few miles you can go from an awesome downtown to a wide open space of country. "><figcaption>- Brian Lawes (@brianlawes) - 24
I believe life needs adventure to keep our eyes open to how incredible the world around us is, so I began joining friends at work on their Thursday photo adventures around OKC. This particular photo adventure we were exploring and jumping off hay bales near Jones, OK.
It shows off one of my favorite things about Oklahoma, that in just a span of a few miles you can go from an awesome downtown to a wide open space of country. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-4a8d638264fe6126a597cd2aca841273.jpg" alt="Photo - - Lisa Lee (@LittleGhostLuLu) - 29
An out of town friend was visiting Oklahoma City for the first time all the way from Mississippi. I wanted her to see the best our city has to offer so we started with brunch in Midtown and ended with a visit to our fabulous Art Museum. The rooftop of the museum was also a great place to take in a view of the cities skyline.
This image represents to me a vivacious city "where the wind comes sweeping down the plain." Our city is a great place to live.
" title="- Lisa Lee (@LittleGhostLuLu) - 29
An out of town friend was visiting Oklahoma City for the first time all the way from Mississippi. I wanted her to see the best our city has to offer so we started with brunch in Midtown and ended with a visit to our fabulous Art Museum. The rooftop of the museum was also a great place to take in a view of the cities skyline.
This image represents to me a vivacious city "where the wind comes sweeping down the plain." Our city is a great place to live.
"><figcaption>- Lisa Lee (@LittleGhostLuLu) - 29
An out of town friend was visiting Oklahoma City for the first time all the way from Mississippi. I wanted her to see the best our city has to offer so we started with brunch in Midtown and ended with a visit to our fabulous Art Museum. The rooftop of the museum was also a great place to take in a view of the cities skyline.
This image represents to me a vivacious city "where the wind comes sweeping down the plain." Our city is a great place to live.
</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-23dc841f229ef406cddb3d162e454494.jpg" alt="Photo - - Jeremy Dunkle (@JeremyDunkle) - 31
On this day we were actually heading to our annual family vacation over on Lake Taneycomo in Branson to do some trout fishing.
This picture says a lot about Oklahoma to me. The most striking part being that you can almost feel and smell home through it with the haybales, watercolor sunset, bird dog, and summer breeze. The only thing missing is an oil well." title="- Jeremy Dunkle (@JeremyDunkle) - 31
On this day we were actually heading to our annual family vacation over on Lake Taneycomo in Branson to do some trout fishing.
This picture says a lot about Oklahoma to me. The most striking part being that you can almost feel and smell home through it with the haybales, watercolor sunset, bird dog, and summer breeze. The only thing missing is an oil well."><figcaption>- Jeremy Dunkle (@JeremyDunkle) - 31
On this day we were actually heading to our annual family vacation over on Lake Taneycomo in Branson to do some trout fishing.
This picture says a lot about Oklahoma to me. The most striking part being that you can almost feel and smell home through it with the haybales, watercolor sunset, bird dog, and summer breeze. The only thing missing is an oil well.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-8855330e9a0dd10a4111e9740644058c.jpg" alt="Photo - - Nate Gomez (@nategomez) - 35
This photo was taken on a foggy evening in Beaver's Bend State Park in Broken Bow Oklahoma on Memorial Day Weekend of this year 2014. This my daughter Hannah. She is 6 yrs old in this photo.
This photo reminds me that sometimes what you're looking for is right in front of your face. " title="- Nate Gomez (@nategomez) - 35
This photo was taken on a foggy evening in Beaver's Bend State Park in Broken Bow Oklahoma on Memorial Day Weekend of this year 2014. This my daughter Hannah. She is 6 yrs old in this photo.
This photo reminds me that sometimes what you're looking for is right in front of your face. "><figcaption>- Nate Gomez (@nategomez) - 35
This photo was taken on a foggy evening in Beaver's Bend State Park in Broken Bow Oklahoma on Memorial Day Weekend of this year 2014. This my daughter Hannah. She is 6 yrs old in this photo.
This photo reminds me that sometimes what you're looking for is right in front of your face. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-1849819caa523855d006cb82cc10a4ca.jpg" alt="Photo - - Amber Kanady (@joyfulamber) - 27
This photo was taken on the fourth of july. i celebrated our nation’s freedom with family, friends, and fireworks.
It says that this great state we call home is the land of the free because of the brave. " title="- Amber Kanady (@joyfulamber) - 27
This photo was taken on the fourth of july. i celebrated our nation’s freedom with family, friends, and fireworks.
It says that this great state we call home is the land of the free because of the brave. "><figcaption>- Amber Kanady (@joyfulamber) - 27
This photo was taken on the fourth of july. i celebrated our nation’s freedom with family, friends, and fireworks.
It says that this great state we call home is the land of the free because of the brave. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-356a572183d0c9367b2e9b4d97743f9e.jpg" alt="Photo - - Tamara Featherston (@fullhouse4) - 43
This was just a random Saturday when my daughter and I went exploring (like we do a lot on weekends). We love nature and sunsets and often hop in the car spontaneously when we see there may be a particularly beautiful sunset about to happen.
To me, this photo speaks to the strength and determination of Oklahomans. Horses are such beautiful animals that are able to project both strength and vulnerability and then the landscape here in Oklahoma is so serene. When I look at this photo it just reminds me that "the land we belong to is grand". It really is. " title="- Tamara Featherston (@fullhouse4) - 43
This was just a random Saturday when my daughter and I went exploring (like we do a lot on weekends). We love nature and sunsets and often hop in the car spontaneously when we see there may be a particularly beautiful sunset about to happen.
To me, this photo speaks to the strength and determination of Oklahomans. Horses are such beautiful animals that are able to project both strength and vulnerability and then the landscape here in Oklahoma is so serene. When I look at this photo it just reminds me that "the land we belong to is grand". It really is. "><figcaption>- Tamara Featherston (@fullhouse4) - 43
This was just a random Saturday when my daughter and I went exploring (like we do a lot on weekends). We love nature and sunsets and often hop in the car spontaneously when we see there may be a particularly beautiful sunset about to happen.
To me, this photo speaks to the strength and determination of Oklahomans. Horses are such beautiful animals that are able to project both strength and vulnerability and then the landscape here in Oklahoma is so serene. When I look at this photo it just reminds me that "the land we belong to is grand". It really is. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-03a00e6d31fadf233aa7d8617a4fc90c.jpg" alt="Photo - Photo via Instagrammer @john__christopher" title="Photo via Instagrammer @john__christopher"><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @john__christopher</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-96400606e9fa4251349a739826c07f44.jpg" alt="Photo - - Daniel Mudliar (@danielmudliar) - 18
The day I took this photo one of my friends and I were on our way to explore some new parts of OKC and we were involved in a car accident. After the crash his car wasn't drivable because the bumper had bent and was touching the wheel. Using a chain we bought we were able to fix it ourselves and get back to what we had planned. Around early evening we found a pretty cool section of railroad tracks and climbed on to the train where I took this photo.
I love this photo because of the way it guides your eye to the city. In the background you see trees and almost a more country scene, but then the railroad leads your eye into the city.
I was beginning to be discouraged that I had seen pretty much everything OKC had to offer, but I learned I needed to be more creative and this photo encouraged me that there were so many more photo opportunities here in Oklahoma then I realized!" title="- Daniel Mudliar (@danielmudliar) - 18
The day I took this photo one of my friends and I were on our way to explore some new parts of OKC and we were involved in a car accident. After the crash his car wasn't drivable because the bumper had bent and was touching the wheel. Using a chain we bought we were able to fix it ourselves and get back to what we had planned. Around early evening we found a pretty cool section of railroad tracks and climbed on to the train where I took this photo.
I love this photo because of the way it guides your eye to the city. In the background you see trees and almost a more country scene, but then the railroad leads your eye into the city.
I was beginning to be discouraged that I had seen pretty much everything OKC had to offer, but I learned I needed to be more creative and this photo encouraged me that there were so many more photo opportunities here in Oklahoma then I realized!"><figcaption>- Daniel Mudliar (@danielmudliar) - 18
The day I took this photo one of my friends and I were on our way to explore some new parts of OKC and we were involved in a car accident. After the crash his car wasn't drivable because the bumper had bent and was touching the wheel. Using a chain we bought we were able to fix it ourselves and get back to what we had planned. Around early evening we found a pretty cool section of railroad tracks and climbed on to the train where I took this photo.
I love this photo because of the way it guides your eye to the city. In the background you see trees and almost a more country scene, but then the railroad leads your eye into the city.
I was beginning to be discouraged that I had seen pretty much everything OKC had to offer, but I learned I needed to be more creative and this photo encouraged me that there were so many more photo opportunities here in Oklahoma then I realized!</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-9f7042ea9e30ee50c01332ed06352270.jpg" alt="Photo - - Brandon Puffer (@bpuffer360) - 34
The pic was taking at our local Skate shop, Core Extreme Sports. We support local businesses. The car was parked in front, and to me it represents going back in time when skateboarders used to ride with passion. They still do, but the folks up there at Core Extreme have that "love" mentality. They encourage kids and people period to do what they love!" title="- Brandon Puffer (@bpuffer360) - 34
The pic was taking at our local Skate shop, Core Extreme Sports. We support local businesses. The car was parked in front, and to me it represents going back in time when skateboarders used to ride with passion. They still do, but the folks up there at Core Extreme have that "love" mentality. They encourage kids and people period to do what they love!"><figcaption>- Brandon Puffer (@bpuffer360) - 34
The pic was taking at our local Skate shop, Core Extreme Sports. We support local businesses. The car was parked in front, and to me it represents going back in time when skateboarders used to ride with passion. They still do, but the folks up there at Core Extreme have that "love" mentality. They encourage kids and people period to do what they love!</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-3cab1ebb7841a6160a29e2ea61979f97.jpg" alt="Photo - - Sarah Hastings (@dear.sarah) - 18
Here is the picture. I took it July 12th at one of the"Make Guthrie Weird" block parties that they have once a month during the summer on 2nd street and Harrison - Downtown Guthrie.
They have live music, dancing, and food vendors. It's a genius idea if you ask me! Lots of fun for the whole family!
I think it shows how warm and friendly people in Oklahoma truly are and how we live such a fun and simple life. " title="- Sarah Hastings (@dear.sarah) - 18
Here is the picture. I took it July 12th at one of the"Make Guthrie Weird" block parties that they have once a month during the summer on 2nd street and Harrison - Downtown Guthrie.
They have live music, dancing, and food vendors. It's a genius idea if you ask me! Lots of fun for the whole family!
I think it shows how warm and friendly people in Oklahoma truly are and how we live such a fun and simple life. "><figcaption>- Sarah Hastings (@dear.sarah) - 18
Here is the picture. I took it July 12th at one of the"Make Guthrie Weird" block parties that they have once a month during the summer on 2nd street and Harrison - Downtown Guthrie.
They have live music, dancing, and food vendors. It's a genius idea if you ask me! Lots of fun for the whole family!
I think it shows how warm and friendly people in Oklahoma truly are and how we live such a fun and simple life. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-7163a7834d2e2a563bf49dbd8ad6e48d.jpg" alt="Photo - - Kaleb Nimz (@brewedtogether) - 29
The day the photo was taken was on the 4th of July. We went exploring through the country to find the perfect fireworks stand to buy fireworks for that evening. On the way back, the sun was setting. We came across this beautiful field near Kingfisher and had to stop and take a photo.
To us this photo represents the wide and serene open spaces that cover most of Oklahoma. We feel blessed to live in a place where we have freedom every day and where a road trip 15 minutes down the road will take you to some of the most beautiful country in the world!" title="- Kaleb Nimz (@brewedtogether) - 29
The day the photo was taken was on the 4th of July. We went exploring through the country to find the perfect fireworks stand to buy fireworks for that evening. On the way back, the sun was setting. We came across this beautiful field near Kingfisher and had to stop and take a photo.
To us this photo represents the wide and serene open spaces that cover most of Oklahoma. We feel blessed to live in a place where we have freedom every day and where a road trip 15 minutes down the road will take you to some of the most beautiful country in the world!"><figcaption>- Kaleb Nimz (@brewedtogether) - 29
The day the photo was taken was on the 4th of July. We went exploring through the country to find the perfect fireworks stand to buy fireworks for that evening. On the way back, the sun was setting. We came across this beautiful field near Kingfisher and had to stop and take a photo.
To us this photo represents the wide and serene open spaces that cover most of Oklahoma. We feel blessed to live in a place where we have freedom every day and where a road trip 15 minutes down the road will take you to some of the most beautiful country in the world!</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-026f31e4d9985a3936534311d9b44072.jpg" alt="Photo - - Lane Tiffee (@suprtucksmama) - 34
The day I took this, was a wild one. And in our home full of family and our dogs that's nothing unusual. But Ruby sat quietly. So stoic watching the world go by her. It truly made me take a breath. And stand still. I think being a proud Oklahoman is completely enveloping your world with family. Blood relative or not. The bond we all have is built on generations of families and friends coming together as one. Living life out loud and enjoying our time. But always being aware of the beauty that is around us. And being able to soak it in, if just for a moment and being centered and present in each other's life. It's that bond that pulls us together. Brings us home. Created families from friends. And makes us proud Oklahomans. " title="- Lane Tiffee (@suprtucksmama) - 34
The day I took this, was a wild one. And in our home full of family and our dogs that's nothing unusual. But Ruby sat quietly. So stoic watching the world go by her. It truly made me take a breath. And stand still. I think being a proud Oklahoman is completely enveloping your world with family. Blood relative or not. The bond we all have is built on generations of families and friends coming together as one. Living life out loud and enjoying our time. But always being aware of the beauty that is around us. And being able to soak it in, if just for a moment and being centered and present in each other's life. It's that bond that pulls us together. Brings us home. Created families from friends. And makes us proud Oklahomans. "><figcaption>- Lane Tiffee (@suprtucksmama) - 34
The day I took this, was a wild one. And in our home full of family and our dogs that's nothing unusual. But Ruby sat quietly. So stoic watching the world go by her. It truly made me take a breath. And stand still. I think being a proud Oklahoman is completely enveloping your world with family. Blood relative or not. The bond we all have is built on generations of families and friends coming together as one. Living life out loud and enjoying our time. But always being aware of the beauty that is around us. And being able to soak it in, if just for a moment and being centered and present in each other's life. It's that bond that pulls us together. Brings us home. Created families from friends. And makes us proud Oklahomans. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-4ff5e4ca9c7ebe66a492e62e6581faca.jpg" alt="Photo - - Erin Oldfield (@erinoldfieldart) - 38
I took this on the evening of July 6th while out with a group of fellow instagrammers. That is the best thing about instagram, sharing, exploring and meeting others. We went out to catch the sunset and drove up and down back roads, making a few stops. We came to an abandoned farm and as soon as I saw this structure I had to take a shot. It just spoke to me, beautiful, empty and full of unknown history.
To me it says that Oklahoma is full of discovery. Once you get out there, it becomes part of you and is never forgotten." title="- Erin Oldfield (@erinoldfieldart) - 38
I took this on the evening of July 6th while out with a group of fellow instagrammers. That is the best thing about instagram, sharing, exploring and meeting others. We went out to catch the sunset and drove up and down back roads, making a few stops. We came to an abandoned farm and as soon as I saw this structure I had to take a shot. It just spoke to me, beautiful, empty and full of unknown history.
To me it says that Oklahoma is full of discovery. Once you get out there, it becomes part of you and is never forgotten."><figcaption>- Erin Oldfield (@erinoldfieldart) - 38
I took this on the evening of July 6th while out with a group of fellow instagrammers. That is the best thing about instagram, sharing, exploring and meeting others. We went out to catch the sunset and drove up and down back roads, making a few stops. We came to an abandoned farm and as soon as I saw this structure I had to take a shot. It just spoke to me, beautiful, empty and full of unknown history.
To me it says that Oklahoma is full of discovery. Once you get out there, it becomes part of you and is never forgotten.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-f3a803e858827a5d7145a32cd1cce6e2.jpg" alt="Photo - Photo via Instagrammer @filmmakertaylor" title="Photo via Instagrammer @filmmakertaylor"><figcaption>Photo via Instagrammer @filmmakertaylor</figcaption></figure>
Tiffany Gibson
Tiffany Gibson has worked for The Oklahoman since August 2011 and is a member of the enterprise team and digital desk. In addition to writing and web editing, she creates interactive features for NewsOK.com and assists with data visualization and...
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