I can’t take any credit for these photos, other than it was my camera. Kari took these photos last weekend while we were out on Hawthorne at the McMennamin’s Bagdad Pub. It was looking like the day would turn out to be quite nice outside and then *BAM* — downpour…….
Look at those rain drops. Note to group: Portland usually doesn’t have downpour. It typically gets that pissy pissy misty rain that never ends. This down pour seemed kinda flukey, but was kinda fun!
For more about Kari, go to her fabulous Blog at http://penni4urthoughts.wordpress.com
Tags: big rain drops, life, music, news, photography, portland, rain drops, shoes, street
My photography has not been close to spectacular lately. I apologize for that. I’ve been quite busy at the place where I work and by the time the weekend comes around – I’m feelin’ a bit tired. I guess you can say that the camera has been a good art therapy outlet for me. It’s a way for me to express myself.
Oh — how I love Spring time! All the cherry blossoms, daffodils and tulips are blooming. I had to capture this photo of my favorite part of spring time blossoms which is when they dust the ground kind of like snow. Enjoy!
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Tags: aperture, art therapy, cherry blossoms, life, news, photography, portland, sidewalk, street
Yesterday, while waiting for my laundry to finish at the local mat, I took a stroll through the hood. Of course, I had my camera with me so I got a few click click clicks in. I passed this deserted parking lot that was roped off with these metal chains. It can get kind of tricky to get a good shot of something so “everyday like” or non-cliche. I’m pretty happy with this perspective of the chain links.
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Tags: aperture, chain links, depth of field, photography, street, urban
It’s been 2 months since I launched this daily photo blog. I am already feeling proud of some accomplishments I’ve made with the blog. For one, I’ve stuck with it by creating a daily routine for two solid months. I think some genius out there decided that if you practice something for 30days, you’ve set yourself up for a good solid routine. Part of my routine has been to force (I don’t really see it as forcing, but I’m not sure what other word to use) myself to get out and click, click, click every day. I think this routine of carrying my camera with me at all times has taught me to understand that there are in fact several opportunities for 1 great daily photo – no matter how routine or mundane daily life tends to be.
Another is that when I first launched this site I had no idea if anyone would be interested in following my blog. I feel good to be able to say that as of this morning there are 1,666 (yikes, quick… someone “CLICK”) hits on my blog. For the record, my blog does not count the times I view it to see how it appears on the front side. I’ve also discovered that 4 people / bloggers have subscribed to my blog. Wow. 4 people are actually interested in following my daily photo blog! Pretty Cool!
I think the final accomplishment would be that I’m learning to think outside of the box. I’ve been practicing methods of using composition, textures, patterns, light or lighting, and creating an abstract image in my photos. I am also trying to practice not taking typical cliche photos. I do understand that at times these photos are fun and warm the hearts of many, but my intentions for doing digital photography fall more into line with using my artist abilities. Exercising an artistic style is what make my creative juices flow. I think this practice will also help me to stand out a bit more from other photographers.
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Tags: art, artistic, blog, camera, daily life, leaves, me, oregon, photography, pigeons, portland, project 365, reservoir, routine, street, style, urban, wall
It’s happening. Fall is weening so fast. I’ve been watching this tree down the street from my house. It’s so enormous and beautiful. The wet, cold and rainy season of Portland has arrived. I feel a little sad about this year’s incredible summer and early fall beauty coming to an end. 
I need to keep good perspective this winter. During those crummy wintery days, I will have to constantly remind myself that all this rain creates the beauty that I so love about Portland.
In other news, I planted about 85 spring bulbs in the garden today.
Tags: autumn, beauty, fall, ground, leaves, mt tabor neighborhood, perspective, photography, portland, rain, rainy, sad, street, summer, trees, wet, wintery days
I drive by this mural every morning around 7:22a.m. when I take Kari to work. Yah, I know, I’m a good girlfriend. Every single time I drive by this mural which is alongside a wall of a music center in Portland called Music Union - I think to myself, “I must stop for a quick shot of its beauty.” So, it looks like yesterday was the golden day when I did just so.
I always think to myself when I look at this part of the mural, “Sing it, baby!” And, then I hear her say in a sexy, sultry voice, “Baby, you’ve got to do a lot more than shout from your car window like that to get ME to sing…” 
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