tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359817292011-09-28T12:43:17.380-07:00the world through my camera's lensstephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.comBlogger881100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-65191240304797118052011-07-28T21:00:00.000-07:002011-07-28T21:07:07.881-07:00

...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.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-29733224782908045932011-07-06T20:37:00.000-07:002011-07-06T20:44:15.343-07:00

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

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-71890431389477296812010-12-31T11:22:00.000-08:002010-12-31T11:28:10.332-08:00

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!

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-37378384479124344642010-12-28T08:47:00.000-08:002010-12-28T09:02:13.193-08:00

...apparently I have been broken.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-92231440313145363682010-09-15T20:53:00.000-07:002010-10-03T03:33:04.399-07:00

... 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

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-62785136807845360522010-08-20T12:39:00.000-07:002010-08-20T12:43:07.130-07:00

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

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-34070341622819286432010-08-15T13:38:00.000-07:002010-08-15T13:43:35.686-07:00

Along the Willamette River, South Waterfront, Portland OR

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-49835362719055279902010-05-31T07:37:00.001-07:002010-05-31T07:49:01.896-07:00

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

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-39592610047770514602010-03-08T03:07:00.000-08:002010-03-08T03:12:22.865-08:00

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

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-47140230849747677222010-03-08T02:35:00.001-08:002010-03-08T02:51:06.360-08:00

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.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-85663222468078470432010-01-28T17:57:00.000-08:002010-01-28T17:58:48.585-08:00

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

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-73470626218450752052009-10-25T08:16:00.000-07:002010-02-07T07:17:36.663-08:00

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?

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-41246904512834542232009-04-17T14:57:00.000-07:002010-02-07T07:15:31.987-08:00

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.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-38882399724479296052009-02-16T06:25:00.000-08:002010-02-07T07:16:22.172-08:00

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.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-31454728033725436412008-12-21T20:25:00.001-08:002008-12-22T19:18:32.036-08:00

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.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-68172879175934128152008-12-10T20:11:00.000-08:002008-12-10T20:15:35.451-08:00

Some of the most expensive condos / lofts in portland are right next to the train tracks...very active train tracks.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-53916430200077378912008-08-21T18:15:00.000-07:002008-08-21T18:24:06.646-07:00

After an incredibly long break, I'm back in the photo-blogging mode! Now if I could only remember how to code webpages again...EEK!Anyway, I needed break...been busy with work and DIY projects but I really missed all of my cyberspace friends (*sigh*). So without further boring bullshit excuses, explanations, blah-blah-blah, I reclaim my citizenship on the internets. My "Bungalow Blog" (see

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-56527784254326505472008-05-20T21:26:00.001-07:002008-05-20T21:32:31.057-07:00

What a difference 7 sunny days in a row makes! Everything seems to have doubled in size.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-26165859900259089502008-05-03T14:52:00.000-07:002008-05-03T15:47:52.957-07:00

The rainbow chard is growing very nicely now that the weather is becoming warmer...not very sunny but warmer.The cucumbers, beets, beans, parsley and tomatoes are growing well too. The basil and cilantro should sprout soon.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-85482755706730547742008-02-15T20:24:00.000-08:002008-02-15T20:30:48.296-08:00

If you can tolerate tons of rain, the beauty it creates will be your reward. I try to remember that every weekend while confined indoors due to the cold n rain.The small picture above doesn't do justice to the colors and textures of the lichen and fungi...click on the picture for a full screen view.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-41100167116507197542008-01-20T05:40:00.000-08:002008-01-20T05:57:42.753-08:00

I'm not sure what type of tree this is but I sure like the varied colors and pattern of it's bark.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-404040900016318882007-11-24T15:41:00.000-08:002007-11-24T15:55:56.823-08:00

For about a week now, the temperatures have been down in the low 30s. My hostas and hydrangeas have begun their dormancy and I'm getting ready to put a few of my fussy plants in the basement until the Spring. A few hardy violets remain active tho', this one is nestled between a few stout oak roots.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-49607061559859742992007-11-24T15:04:00.000-08:002007-11-24T15:55:10.921-08:00

By my estimate. all but 5% of my BIG oak tree's leaves have fallen...littering my yard and much of my neighbor's yard and the street. It's actually rather pretty, I had been raking the leaves every few days but now I've decided to let them insulate the hostas and hydrangeas until the spring.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-33351552080970985362007-11-04T16:55:00.000-08:002007-11-04T21:01:13.103-08:00

OOOOO, a shiny new crosswalk button! Saturday morning was all about unlocking my creative juices (and drinking lotsa coffee). It's been a while since I've had a 2-gigabyte photosafari, and I was a bit unprepared (aka out of practice). My macro lens, filters and tripod were missing from my camera pack and I have "forgotten" a few exposure tricks. But otherwise it was nice to spend an entire

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-88416452834183577822007-11-03T16:17:00.000-07:002007-11-03T16:29:23.395-07:00

It was kinda' cold this morning, at least where it was where I was standing. Today's sunrise was around 7:53 am, and thanks to "W", tomorrow's will be an hour earlier (but a week later).Anyway, I walked across the St. Johns bridge this morning and was treated to fabulous sunrise.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-71231447250547391322007-11-02T21:56:00.000-07:002007-11-02T22:04:16.978-07:00

it's been a couple weeks since I've posted anything new and probably months since I've posted anything good...been a bit distracted.Check back on Sunday...there'll be something new.Maybe even something new AND good. Perhaps even great.are you excited?

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-70057701329348500352007-10-14T11:05:00.001-07:002007-10-14T11:12:41.490-07:00

I spotted these trains while riding through Smith Bybee Lake park the other day. I didn't like how the original picture turned out so I "fixed" it.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-33059101706469306102007-10-14T09:59:00.000-07:002007-10-14T10:10:19.034-07:00

Friday and Saturday were warm and sunny here in PDX and, despite the thick fog this morning, I think we'll be getting a bit more sunshine today before the rain returns.This photo was taken in Kelly Point Park, which is at the end of the "40 mile loop trail". Has to be my favorite routes here in PDX and usually wears me out (in a good way).

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-78430512196379093412007-09-28T18:43:00.000-07:002007-09-28T19:01:52.421-07:00

...in da' garden of stephen (baby). I'll never forget seeing Iron Butterfly play at the swapmeet in San Diego, seemed almost demoralizing for the band. Ah, but I'm straying from my blogging topic...gardens. More specifically, my garden. Fall is here but the garden at the St.John's Bungalow is coming back to life with renewed vigor. The clematis, sedums and a few "mystery plants" are blooming

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-19383596139898343472007-09-23T20:59:00.000-07:002007-09-23T21:04:46.353-07:00

chillin' out in the backyard on the first day of autumn.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-46979803404363677012007-09-13T22:39:00.000-07:002007-09-13T22:44:49.296-07:00

...just like me

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-82217022161868869972007-09-03T11:44:00.000-07:002007-09-03T12:42:01.008-07:00

Last week I spotted these old theatre seats in the front yard of my neighborhood "recycler" (an anglo Fred Sanford). Today, while riding my bike, the old man was sitting in them. I asked if they were for sale, he said "everything is for sale...those are $30". Considering that I was going to offer $40, it was a good deal for solid oak and steel seats...and he didn't charge me for the two pieces

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-77867001399854447762007-09-01T21:53:00.001-07:002007-09-01T21:56:10.576-07:00

Half-a-can of tuna catfood and a few leaves of fresh catnip makes for one content cat.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-59624364739361143572007-08-31T22:16:00.000-07:002007-08-31T22:22:01.065-07:00

warm hues of a late summer sunset.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-56683820372149733062007-08-28T12:04:00.000-07:002007-08-31T22:23:47.164-07:00

sit with me on this benchwhile I quietly reflecthear my heartbeatfeel my warmtha motionless embraceas we gaze outtogether on this bench

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-4507664814196314782007-08-24T21:28:00.000-07:002007-08-31T22:35:09.577-07:00

Feliz Cumpleanos JT3

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-16956988540817079352007-08-15T21:31:00.000-07:002007-08-15T21:35:32.461-07:00

brutal bitteroyster shooterahhhh

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-54137288712972586532007-08-12T14:21:00.000-07:002007-08-12T14:40:19.476-07:00

Yeah, and none of 'em collapsed.Today was the Providence Bridge Ride and I'm happy to say that, unlike last year, I now know the names of the bridges. They probably won't announce the exact participation numbers until Monday, but I think it'll beat last year's 18,000 person mark.Riding with that many folks is kinda...um, difficult (I could say a lot worse things). Riding over the Marquam and

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-46284080036686280402007-08-11T11:00:00.001-07:002007-08-30T20:38:17.959-07:00

vibrant energywarmth of renewalbeaming colorin your face

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-71918658685492697252007-08-08T18:49:00.000-07:002007-08-08T19:40:23.711-07:00

warm glosubtle hueslow visibilityshadow lurk

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-9650701384543237382007-08-06T20:09:00.001-07:002007-08-06T21:12:15.511-07:00

extreme luminositysudden collapseblack holeno more sunshine

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-12449174383313465432007-07-28T19:35:00.000-07:002007-07-28T20:03:17.674-07:00

Okay, so this isn't a very recent picture...i've been rummaging through the archives using the new super-duper version of Picassa. Picassa isn't what I'd call a serious photo-editing software, but it does let you browse photo archives easier.Anyway, I came across a series of pictures which I shot during my last month of living downtown. It was a really cold morning in January but the sky made

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-61061798466241060012007-07-28T17:02:00.001-07:002007-07-28T17:04:50.440-07:00

The magical late evening light and shadows.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-38536379803864630802007-07-26T20:30:00.000-07:002007-07-26T21:08:00.147-07:00

So, I've never been one to be disappointed by imperfection. Heck, I've made more amoeba-shaped pizzas than round ones and still enjoyed them. It's about trying and giving it your all and letting yourself be yourself...even if that means not being perfect.Lately, I've been rather over-critical of myself...."sweating the small stuff" as the saying goes. Who the hell am I trying to impress? Why

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-46503032433328342082007-07-22T10:27:00.000-07:002007-07-22T10:47:48.914-07:00

the jazz fest is nearly over for the day and the light is fading

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-9718214478203544582007-07-22T09:45:00.001-07:002007-07-24T21:35:02.099-07:00

i'll let you know what these flowers are.planted these seeds a couple months ago and totally forgot what they are. i've had them in my garden in san diego some years ago and picked up the seeds during my last trip to kew gardens in london.the flowers are white when they open and slowly turn blue...nice, eh?

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-20971710291404068922007-07-18T17:51:00.000-07:002007-07-18T19:02:18.001-07:00

A Double-dose of therapy...Gardening and photography, both soothe my soul. I suppose there's some instant gratification too (in the photo, not the pumpkin).And, yes of course, what would a garden be without zucchini. I was expecting cucumbers, but hey, when life gives you zucchini you make .... well, I'll think of something.I'm guessing that someone in the garden-center put the wrong tag on

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-59858321326834456172007-07-06T21:09:00.000-07:002007-07-06T21:19:25.607-07:00

I keep forgetting just how close Sauvie Island is to my house. It is such a lovely bit of farmland, only 15 miles or so from downtown PDX. The Southern tip is a few miles from St. John's but you've gotta drive 5 or 6 miles up Hwy 30 to reach the bridge onto the island.Raspberries, Strawberries and some Blueberries are ready for picking right now, and in the Fall, plenty of pumpkins to harvest.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-6649847444264659152007-07-02T22:27:00.000-07:002007-07-03T16:30:35.623-07:00

The mid-point of the year has passed, warm Summer days are here. In two nights, fireworks will light the sky in celebration of America's freedom. Gladioulus and dahlias will bloom; then fade. The sun will fall below the horizon earlier and earlier each evening. In the background, trees silently wait to give their colorful display celebrating the coming of Winter.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-35027087138225457412007-06-30T12:20:00.000-07:002007-06-30T12:34:37.495-07:00

As I recall so vividly, the temperature in PDX around this time last last year was in the high 90's. And I was fortunate enough to be unloading my U-haul during the heat -- not to mention living in a top-floor apartment without A/C! This year however, the weather is nearly a complete opposite and I'm loving it...mostly.There have been a few warm and sunny days and quite a few cloudy and rainy

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-85058996294849300872007-06-24T11:24:00.000-07:002007-06-24T11:30:01.767-07:00

Well, I feel like a goof. Back in January, when we had our snow-storm, I made a slideshow of the snow in downtown Portland. Somehow, I forgot to post a link to it...only about 5 months late, here it is! Click on the picture to see it...if it doesn't work, it's because you don't have Flash installed.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-49904726676760542052007-06-24T10:06:00.000-07:002007-06-24T10:14:52.267-07:00

I guess this could be considered art...even tho' it's part of a Nordstrom window display.:: as usual ... click on the picture for a larger view ::

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-29735565794032753262007-06-22T23:32:00.000-07:002007-06-24T10:01:34.792-07:00

Well, yesterday was the Summer solstice and now we're gonna lose around a minute of sunlight per day...DAMN! At least that means going to bed at 9:30 will be okay again cuz it'll be dark and most of the neighborhood rugrats will be in bed too.Anyway, tonight there was enough "magical light" to use about 3-gigabytes of memory on my camera...I've sorted through the pics and here's a couple good

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-80651222258024439532007-06-12T22:06:00.001-07:002007-06-12T22:14:32.618-07:00

one of the two nightshade family members in my garden...the other, a japanese eggplant.tomatoes, eggplant and tomatillos don't have an effect on me....so I'm impatiently waiting for my plants to produce.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-57849493441406388212007-06-10T19:03:00.001-07:002007-06-10T19:06:45.203-07:00

Art is everywhere, if you're able to see it. Picasso face on a wall in NW Portland.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-82297893667371195832007-06-02T21:31:00.000-07:002007-06-02T21:39:12.538-07:00

Riding along the river is soooo cool, especially when the temperature has been hovering in the 80's. Took a long ride along the Columbia River this morning. Rode around 30 miles, which isn't far, however my CamelBak ran dry after about 22 miles and at that point I realized that my wallet and money were sitting on my dresser at home. Anyway, the ride didn't kill me, just made me aware that I'm

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-48356412718773180032007-05-30T18:30:00.000-07:002007-05-30T21:40:38.155-07:00

I've been to the Smith Bybee Lake wildlife park (or whatever it is officially called) a few times since moving to PDX and I'm gonna start a list of the critters that I've seen there. It's a huge green and watery preserve just a few minutes from the bungalow. My favorite cycling route skirts the park's edge and curves into the Northwestern edge.According to the "Friends of Smith Bybee" website

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-88866856514056418952007-04-21T21:44:00.000-07:002007-04-21T21:55:02.571-07:00

Okay, I'll admit it...I love PDX. I even love the rain but c'mon, how about a dry and sunny Saturday for once! All week the weather forecast for Saturday was sunny, then it changed to chance of showers in the afternoon. So I figured a morning bike ride would be possible, but no, the rain started around 7:30am (in St. John's, at least). Looks like I'll be investing in some rainy-day cycling

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Took my first ride along the Peninsula Crossing bike path today. Rode about 25 miles and would have done more if it was a bit warmer.Kelly Point Park was my turnaround point and I took a 4 mile detour into the Smith & Bybee Wildlife Refuge. This photo is taken along the Columbia Slough, the bridge in on Portland Road.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-84482215459327117962007-03-28T20:48:00.000-07:002007-03-28T20:56:38.148-07:00

visualize your path, drop in, execute...enjoy

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Today, I saw a really cool tree while wandering around Kelly Point Park in my new 'hood. It looked like a pine tree with trimmed needles and then I noticed these really cool red "cones".

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crabbing, smoked fish, small towns...:: click on the picture for a larger view ::

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The wildlife at the homestead is a bit subdued today. I think the birds were expecting more sun this afternoon.

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a break for the body and mind.

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Lately, I've realized that taking some time to breathe is essential to staying sane. All work and no play make Steve a dull boy, but I have a ways to go yet. Work on the house will be keeping me busy for a few months at least. However, by late Spring, I will be finding many comfortable and relaxing spots around the house and the 'hood. I'm just two-blocks from Pier Park's frisbee-golf course

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... creativity!The past few weeks have been rather busy, and I've had little time or energy to be creative -- which explains the lack of new material on this blog. The stress and tedium of my job and the seemingly endless task of getting moved into my new place (and moved out of my shoebox apartment) have wore me out.By next weekend, I should be a bit more settled and comfortable in the St.

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Still no house keys......updates to come.

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I was uncertain about posting this shot, but here it is.While wandering around the industrial part of NW Portland, on a bone-chilling January morning recently, I spotted these shrubs. Their varying height and proximity to the wall reminded me of a police line-up (not from first-hand experience). Later, after reviewing the shot on my monitor, it seemed less than "post worthy"... I wasn't too

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I'm always in awe of the colors in the twilight sky. After a couple weeks of driving my truck to and from work (except for snow & ice days), I was finally able to ride the bus again. The sky provided an ever-changing show of color. Changing from pale orange to salmon to pink then red.

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Soon to be in escrow. My new residence, studio, gallery and architectural subject all rolled into one.1925 bungalow in St.John's section of North Portland. On a peninsula (gotta be careful spelling that word) between the Columbia and Willamette rivers.

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The snow created a giant white background, hiding details which distract the eye.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-59290581548051719282007-01-18T22:07:00.000-08:002007-01-18T22:15:44.357-08:00

5 inches of dry, fluffy snow fell on Portland. While it was fun, drivers in the city didn't seem to cope very well. Taking pictures in these conditions can be tricky too, compensating for the blue light and excessive reflective light is a must.This picture was taken in the South Park Blocks.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-26268784686422840452007-01-08T20:13:00.000-08:002007-01-08T21:08:25.681-08:00

...gotta love 'em. They keep our air clean(er).Check out my new gallery, trees. Only 4 pictures there now, but I'll be adding more soon. And, in case you haven't noticed, I list all of my gallery updates in the right margin of this page.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-557710452251494282007-01-02T20:55:00.000-08:002007-01-02T21:00:40.710-08:00

a little bit of color adjustment and other image tweaks. I'm not a huge fan of over-massaging an image, but sometimes it's fun. Most of my experiments end up in the recycle bin...I'll put a few "keepers" in this gallery.

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I was late to work because of the sun this morning.

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Naked trees line the street,their leaves departed weeks ago.Winter is around the corner,Fall shows us a preview.The cool air makes my skin numb,I cannot feel my running nose.

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the puddle-world beneath our feet,upside-down and backwards to our eyes,looking down from our backwards upside world.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-86823300924562216962006-12-08T20:58:00.000-08:002006-12-08T23:00:03.683-08:00

I'm trying to get a "promo" postcard ready to print & mail...but choosing which photographs to use is difficult. Round one.More to come...

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...Red and yellow and bluuuueeee! I can sing a rainbow, a rainbow, a rainbow to yoooouuuu!

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-77543610150766595332006-12-02T16:16:00.000-08:002006-12-09T10:26:24.550-08:00

As seen from the broadway bridge. Truly an industrious river city, cargo of all types flows to and from foreign ports.The CLD Pacific Grain facility is shown in this picture.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-84865826082515661322006-12-02T14:29:00.000-08:002006-12-02T14:32:50.885-08:00

barely above 40 degrees today, had chores to do but couldn't pass up a chance to walk in the sun.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-23321862642164093522006-11-19T18:27:00.000-08:002006-11-20T20:56:03.060-08:00

silently he stands,alone in the woods.many see him,none will speak.sentinel of the trees,alone by himself.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-27703430790173534202006-11-16T21:53:00.000-08:002006-11-16T22:12:07.896-08:00

What a difference a month makes. Warm and sunny has been replaced by cold and rainy.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-1871704730806213832006-11-11T10:08:00.000-08:002006-11-11T10:11:15.302-08:00

More development along the Willamette. The ever growing Portland.

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-10189149071989959972006-11-03T17:37:00.001-08:002006-11-03T17:45:12.900-08:00

I love the trees in Oregon. Hiking in the forest, driving on mountain roads and strolling through the park...trees make me happy. This picture was taken on a utility road near Mount Hood. Although the transmission towers are unsightly in such a beautiful place, the sunlight reflecting off the gently sloping wires is interesting.I've built quite a collection of outdoor photos over the past few

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-1161064942204705272006-10-16T22:50:00.002-07:002006-10-18T21:24:26.031-07:00

After the rains, the forest comes alive! Lurking under leaves, moss and oregon grape bushes are these lovely chanterelle mushrooms. Nearly invisible to the untrained eye, these delicious morsels are just a short drive from the city...eating 'em is almost as fun as finding 'em!

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-1161045436303716522006-10-16T17:28:00.001-07:002006-10-18T21:24:25.858-07:00

Gotta love the super-saturated blue, yellow & green in this one. The backlighting allowed me to cut back the exposure and let the sun highlight the sunflowers.Taken in August, at a community garden in Lake Oswego (just South of Portland). Obviously, this picture was taken on a sunny day not a cloudy day. However, I'm posting it on a cloudy day. Fall is upon us now and I'm getting my first

stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12486284663527051577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35981729.post-1160767742884088992006-10-13T12:21:00.000-07:002006-10-18T21:24:25.733-07:00

I'm gonna exploit the power of blogger's RSS feeds to post at least one good picture a week...maybe more. This blog will also link back to my personal website and provide info about any photo-safaris that I have taken.This was my first photo as an official Portland resident. Taken from the parking lot at Trader Joe's on Glisan & NW 21st the evening I returned from San Diego in my truck. All of

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