Category Archives: The Story Behind the Picture
The Story Behind the Photo
One my favorite places to visit during every season of the year is the Japanese Gardens here in Portland. The garden seems to change each time I visit, details that I missed the last time. I think fall is my favorite time to visit. The turning leaves, the chill in the air and the colors [...]
The Story Behind the Photo: Hide n’ Seek
A few years back I had the great pleasure of visiting some of my friends who lived in Monterey, California. One of the great trips they took me on was down towards the Big Sur area, stopping in at Point Lobos State Reserve. This was a great trip, hiking, picnicking and for me photography [...]
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
About 40 minutes away is a great place I like to visit each year called the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. This is one of my favorite pictures from these trips. The simplicity and the rich color always draw me back.
Mount Hood from Trillium Lake
For years my family would all meet up at Trillium Lake up near Mount Hood for camping, fun and of course…. all the great food. Each family would take turns preparing a breakfast or dinner and boy do we have some great campside cooks! It is a good thing we always walked around the lake, [...]
Ha-Ce-Ta Head Lighthouse (ha-see-ta)
“Yes, the state of Oregon has many unusual names… many of which are unpronounceable for those not from our beautiful state.
Haceta Head Lightouse, located on the Central Oregon Coast in Yachats [yah-hots]. Yep there’s another one! A beautiful location with both a great beach, beautiful lighthouse, nice hiking trails and a little green area [...]
Bandon Beach Sunset
I LOVE THE OREGON COAST and my favorite part is the Central/Southern Oregon Coast including: Florence, North Bend, Coos Bay, Charleston and Bandon. The pace is slower, the people are friendly and the views are breathtaking!
For example, this picture was taken as I took a sunset walk on Bandon Beach, near Face Rock. [...]
The Stories Behind the Photos
I am going to start featuring different photos and the stories behind them. I hope you enjoy!
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