So Close to Home…

In a recent conversation with Laura Valenti Jelen, my wonderful photography mentor, it dawned on me what really drives my photography.  Creating an image I and others really like is very pleasing, as is being selected for show in a competition but I get the most satisfaction from taking pictures that move the viewer and …

Scarcity

It recently dawned on me that I live in a world of scarcity.  I was in a meeting at work discussing budgets and a consistent theme emerged, in order to do what was being asked we needed more.  Not once n the meeting do I recall anyone saying I have enough and this certainly wasn’t …

Enter the Wonderland of Lan Su

I mentioned the visit of my wonderful friend Jorge in my last post and following the Rose Garden we decided to visit the Chinese Garden in Portland or Lan Su by its real name.  In the heart of downtown Portland, this garden is truly a gem and each time I visit it reminds me of …

The Portland Rose Festival Queen

Each June, Portland comes to life with the Rose Festival with its beautiful Grand Floral Parade where floats adorned with flowers follow a parade route attended by thousands of locals and visitors.  The waterfront comes alive with the arrival of the fleet and the fun fair, and the festival is kicked off by the starlight …