On the last day of January I returned to the Benson Plateau, one of my favorite destinations. The Plateau lies at […]
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John Carr
Wild Turkeys at Burdoin
The Kreps Family, owners of a large cattle ranch north of Bingen, Washington are kind enough to open their property […]
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A Good-looking Blonde
Over the last few years of visiting the Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area, I have often spotted a blonde elk. The […]
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Rainbows over the Ocean
In mid-January we decided to take an enjoyable visit to the Oregon Coast near Lincoln City. It’s a short hop, skip and […]
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First Wildflowers of 2015
It’s that time of the year. Some gardeners believe the first crocus in bloom is the official harbinger of spring. […]
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A Visit to Tryon State Park
Tryon Creek is the only Oregon state park within a major metropolitan area, a few miles southeast of home. Many ferns and […]
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Eagles, Salmon and Catherine Creek
Early winter and a nice day to visit the eastern Columbia River Gorge. Salmon dying and bald eagles eating.
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Photography in Early Winter
It was a dark, dreary, drizzly day in early winter, not a target-rich environment for a photographer. But a photographer […]
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Marquam Trail to Council Crest
For as far north as Portland is, north of the 45th Parallel, it typically receives mild weather during the winter. […]
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A Blanket of Fresh Snow on Mt. Adams
One of the golden rules of photography is to follow the light. It is just as important to follow the […]