Description
It would probably amuse some of you to know that when I took this photo (and a few others you've probably seen), I was experiencing immense joy and relief! We knew this hike was a long one, and we were planning to camp out overnight. We'd packed everything we could think of (our backs and knees did not appreciate this unkindness), and I was responsible for a lot of it, including a water filter.
Narrator: "He did not, in fact, pack the water filter."
We figured this out many hours in, when our water bottles were completely emptied due to our thirst in the hot sun. My wife and I were worried we'd have to cancel the best views and head back to our car, but I was having none of that. At one of the picnic areas by a picturesque lake, there was a well-equipped family having lunch. I swallowed my pride, introduced myself and our predicament, and asked them humbly if we could use their water filter. They agreed, and gave us an extra bottle of water (they were only there for a day trip).
Without that family's kindness (and yes, that fortuitous lunch encounter!), my destiny would have been forever altered. I wouldn't have captured the Tent Photo or Loom, I wouldn't have posted it to a popular photo app and become insta-famous (for a day), I wouldn't have dived so deeply into photography (and later NFTs), and I wouldn't be here writing this caption to explain it all!
Please enjoy this image from that hike as a reminder to be kind, and to be humble, and to always remember your water filter!
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**Artist:** Steve Walasavage
**Series:** Non-Fungible Travels
**Collection:** SW Special Editions
**Edition:** 1/35 NFT
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*"SW Special Editions"* is a set of fascinating special editions released as a series of rewards/airdrops/bonuses for certain collectors, patrons, and supporters. These pieces are intended to be more of a set of keepsakes and mementos than actual artwork, though many pieces *are* artwork as well. Think of these as milestones, rare moments, firsts, and treasures, available only to my most avid supporters!
All editions are ERC-1155 tokens minted on the [SW Special Editions](https://etherscan.io/address/0x6eeec1e9442a8023fbf94243c575db8f815e96bf) custom smart contract.
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