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This category contains blogs and pictures associated with my love of photography.

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Reflections of Pittock Mansion

October 21, 2012 admin 0 Comments mirrors, Oregon, Pittock Mansion, Portland, reflections

I have written about Pittock Mansion in the past and will not repeat myself. Please take a look at this

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Close to home Nature Photography Travel 

Tulips from Woodburn

May 1, 2012 admin 2 Comments Blossoms, Bulbs, flowers, Oregon, Tulips, Woodburn, Wooden Shoe

Somehow, I don’t think it sounds quite as catchy as the original, but there are most certainly some very original

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Nature Photography Places and things Portland 

Early Bloomers

February 14, 2012March 15, 2012 admin 2 Comments Camellias, Cyclamen, Early bloomers, flowers, Hellebores, Oregon, Pittock Mansion, Portland, Witch Hazel

It is about this time of year when everyone starts to look forward to spring. The days are getting longer,

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Culture Far Away Hiking Nature Photography Travel 

Bonaire and the Octopus

February 7, 2012March 15, 2012 Glenda 0 Comments Story and photos brought to you by Glenda

Bonaire is an amazing, low key island, known for its pioneering role in the preservation of nature, especially the marine

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Close to home Opinion Photography Portland 

Occupy Portland loses its connection

November 16, 2011February 2, 2012 admin 3 Comments civil disobedience, confrontation, Occupy, Occupy Portland, opinion, Oregon, police, Portland

Yesterday, while strolling around town doing some research for upcoming tours, books and blogs, Glenda and I happened to stumble

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Art Close to home Culture Fountains History Parks and Gardens Photography Portland Travel 

Chapman and Lownsdale Squares

November 14, 2011March 29, 2012 admin 2 Comments David Manuel, Douglas Tilden, drinking fountain, John H. Beaver, Occupy Portland, Oregon, Oregon Trail, Parks, Portland, status, war memorial

Chapman Square, acquired in 1869, is one of two, courthouse squares, Chapman and Lownsdale, in The Plaza Blocks.  Located inside

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Art Close to home Culture Fountains History Photography Portland Travel 

Pioneer Courthouse Square Fountain and Waterfall

October 26, 2011March 15, 2012 Glenda 1 Comment fountain tour, Oregon, Pioneer Square, Portland, Starbucks, travel, Visitors Center, Will Martin

This beautiful fountain is located in Pioneer Courthouse Square.  The square is in the center of town, at SW Broadway

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Art Close to home Culture Fountains History Photography Portland Travel 

Shemanski Fountain (Rebecca at the Well)

October 24, 2011March 15, 2012 Glenda 1 Comment Carl L. Linde. Oliver Laurence Barrett, fountains, history, Italianesque trefoil, Portland, Sheminski Fountain (Rebecca at the Well), statues, Tours, Water Bureau

Shemanski Fountain, on the Park blocks between SW Salmon and Main, is also known as Rebecca at the Well.  One

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Culture Photography Travel 

Teachers Fountain

October 18, 2011March 15, 2012 Glenda 1 Comment Battery Park, Director Park, Gunsul and Frasca, Laurie Olin, Pershing Square, Portland, Teachers, Teachers Fountain, Tours, Zimmer

Located at SW Yamhill and SW Park Ave. Teachers Fountain is Portland’s newest municipal fountain, donated by Jordan Schnitzer –

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Hood River Hops festival – Suds in the sun

October 5, 2011March 15, 2012 admin 2 Comments Beer, Festival, Hood River, Hops, Oregon, travel, Wine

This past weekend I was invited to attend the Hood River Hops festival. It took place in the heart of

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