REAL Artists
I’m a member of a co-op gallery in Silverton, Oregon and I have been invited to photograph several of the member artist studios. I really enjoy learning more about their […]
Too Silly for Words
So I took another random country drive the other day. I had to make an unexpected U-turn on a two lane road to get back to an alpaca farm near […]
It’s been a while
I usually drive “around the countryside” several times a month to see what I can see, but lately I’ve been focusing (no pun intended) on still life images. But the […]
Re-discovered
I’m lucky to have many different types of lenses….a super long 150-500 mm lens for bird photography, a 100mm macro lens for close-up work, a 50mm portrait lens, a 135mm lens, a 70-200 medium […]
So not crafty
A friend of mine invited me to her home to make a lavender wreath. The lavender is in bloom here in Oregon a bit earlier than usual and because […]
Different Faces
Every June there is a festival at our Riverfront Park called “World Beat“. The festival recognizes different cultures represented in our community of 155,000. It provides us with a way […]
Texture Color Composition
“Texture, color and composition” is Elaine Tan’s mantra as she works in her studio among literally thousands of beads and findings creating sought-after necklaces and bracelets. Her finished pieces maintain a calming […]
Carried Away
This is the first year I have seen hummingbirds in our yard for more than just a fleeting moment. I even tried a hummingbird feeder but that didn’t attract them. Then, […]
A view from the patio
The covered pergola makes our patio the perfect place to sit and enjoy the seasons. And that’s important in Oregon when spring rain is prevalent. The other day I was sipping […]
Tradition or Repetition?
There are so many wonderful festivals and events in Oregon. We attend as many as we can each year and I photograph as many as I can. Recently I was […]
