one milestone down...

...a bunch more to go.

With one major work-related project done, I felt a bit less stressed. I've found my creativity muted by work but, after the recent task was successfully completed, I've found my camera to be my friend again.

the long overdue nature walk

projects at work have consumed way too much of my time over the past 6 months. the main project will be ending soon, which is definitely raising my mood...and, like many Portlanders, the coming of sunny, warm weather has also bolstered my spirit

wishing you a prosperous and fulfilling new year

2010 provided challenges in many ways, but also opportunities to grow and learn. The coming of a new year always inspires a new sense of energy and optimism...and I'm ready to let 2011 begin a new chapter.

Happy New Year!

my camera still works...

...apparently I have been broken.

Exciting? Captivating?...

... not necessarily but guaranteed to be original!

Just trying to post some fresh (albeit mundane) stuff more frequently. So I'm cheating a little bit by posting from my iPhone using a pre-made template using FTP & photo-editing apps (yes, there's an app for nearly everything).

Take a look if you have time

must. take.photo.safari

me camera (and creativity) is getting rusty / dusty!

pine cone art

Along the Willamette River, South Waterfront, Portland OR

never.ending.rainy.gray.days

I'm thinking that all of my upcoming blog-posts will be in black n white...at least until SUNNY SUMMER arrives here in PDX.

click on the picture to see the black n white gallery

sunny day on nehalem bay

Not terribly warm, but a beautiful day on the bay.

late winter sunset over nehalem bay

Planning a weekend at the Oregon coast, during the winter, can be a roll of the dice. You're never quite sure if the weather will cooperate. This past weekend, however, the weather was terrific.

This is Nehalem Bay as seen from the town of Wheeler.

Finally!!

After many attempts, I've finally color-calibrated my monitor! Thank you Nvidia for making a Windows 7 driver at last!

6 months later...

6 months between blog posts...pitiful! That's gonna change, you'll see.

Saw this fresh 'shroom on a recent hike. It resembles a hamburger bun, doesn't it?

Springtime at the bungalow

I think Spring is finally here...the temperature has not dipped below 40 degrees for a week, a good sign.

Buddy has been enjoying a roll in the grass and seems to be out of his lazy funk.

color in the trees

maybe I am just hoping for an early spring, but the trees appear to be awakening from their winter dormancy. I see it all over town...tiny buds and blossoms slowly fattening up and getting ready to unfurl.

the novelty is wearing off

Growing up in San Diego, I never experienced "snow days" and thought it would be really cool to be snowed in. It is fun but, after a week of below freezing temperatures, I am ready for some sun.