This book is dedicated to a number of people, but first and foremost to my beautiful wife for letting me sneak out before dawn so that I could find and photograph dangerous places. I love you, Jay.

To Mom, Dad, and Laurel for always supporting the crazy things I’ve tried throughout my life. To all my friends who have joined me on my explorations and helped me grow as a photographer: Adam Heckaman, Nick McCoy, Stefan Roumell, Jason Bodenheimer, Jesse Krieger, Amy Heiden, Quenton Hamlin, Brian Matiash, Dan Hughes, Michael Rosati, Scott Haefner, Jonathan Haeber, Stephen Freskos, Nate Johnson, Chelsea Barada, Nicky Pedroia, Gary Utley, Colby Brown, and Michael Bonocore. You are all amazing and I can’t thank you enough.

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