Examples of dahlias against a black background with soft directional lighting. The first one on this list has "ruler" at the very bottom of the frame ...
Observations
This is another compilation, various photos I've taken in my explorations of the world. Forests are magical places. Imagine describing a tree to ...
The Devil’s Staircase
The lowland old growth forests and waterfalls of Oregon's Devil's Staircase are a natural treasure. Places like this, unchanged since before the dawn ...
Within my View
This is another catch-all posting of assorted photos and stories from the past 6 months or so. Portland's Forest Park is a living green gem, ...
Backpacking the Southern Wind River Range (Part 1 of 2)
The dramatic heights of Wyoming's Wind River Mountains aren't a secret among backpackers. During long conversations on a trail with one's fellow ...
Backpacking the Southern Wind River Range (Part 2 of 2)
Click here to go back to Part 1 We had a pleasant evening and night at Washakie Lake. The surrounding area was a parkland - meadows interrupted by ...
A Loop Through the Badger Creek Wilderness
I was looking for a moderately-difficult overnight backpacking trip to help prepare for a longer trip later this month - a workout, a gear shakeout, ...
A Visit to Eastern Oregon
I try to visit eastern Oregon at least once a year. I especially love the spring, when the high-desert plants are green from winter rains and snow, ...
A Morning Walk Along the Wilson River
The Wilson River flows from the Oregon Coast Range, westward to Tillamook Bay. The Wilson River Trail follows the river for over 20 miles, sometimes ...
The Columbia Hills and Beyond
As one heads east along the Columbia River from Portland, the prevailing climate makes a dramatic shift. The wet coniferous forests of the western ...