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Grey squirrel perched on a large tree trunk among bright green leaves.

Portland, Oregon. 15th June, 2026.

View of an airport tarmac and air traffic control tower from an airplane wing under a clear blue sky.
View from an airplane window showing airport runways and taxiways overlooking a distant coastline and blue ocean under a clear sky.
A large white passenger airplane descending over a coastal airport runway under a clear blue sky.
An airplane wing against a bright blue sky with wispy white clouds.
Aerial view of a hazy cityscape and river with an industrial waterfront and a faint mountain peak in the distant background.
A distant, cone-shaped mountain peak emerging from a dense layer of fog and smog under a light blue sky with wispy clouds.

Tokyo tarmac, taxi, takeoff. Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan. 30th May, 2026.

A cityscape with buildings and a highway in the foreground, forested hills in the midground, and a distant snow-capped mountain under an overcast sky.
City skyline and rooftops with a distant, snow-capped mountain peak under an overcast sky.

I woke up quite early for some reason, and decided to go out to do some morning photography with my film camera. At one location I caught sight of Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens and snapped these with my iPhone.

Distorted reflection of a person taking a selfie against a curved mirrored wall, featuring a small blue bird sculpture and a blurry city street background.

I just got back from a two week trip to Japan. It was a great trip and I’m sorting through photos and thoughts that I will share in the coming days and weeks.

Black fabric piece on a sidewalk street post with the following words written into it using thread, "more strolling, less scrolling".

Wise words.

Portland, Oregon. 8th May, 2026.

A large spherical sculpture of interwoven metal pieces in an outdoor setting.
Low-angle view of tall trees reaching toward a bright sky.
A winding dirt path through a dense, mossy forest with tall trees and lush greenery.
A person in red pants walks on a dirt path in a lush forest surrounded by tall trees and ferns.

Hiking at Hoyt Arboretum and nearby. Portland, Oregon. 25th December, 2025.

📷 Voigtländer Bessa R2A
🎞️ Kodak Kodacolor 200

Mural on an orange building depicting a muscular man lifting a circular cityscape and snow-capped mountain, flanked by red lamp posts and street signs.
Storefront of Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen featuring a mint green exterior and a patio with orange decorative railings.
A fluffy yellow character peeking around the corner of a brick building with historical high water mark plaques.
Green bike lane with a white bicycle symbol and a directional arrow.

Some photos from a walk around downtown. Portland, Oregon. 24th December, 2025.

📷 Voigtländer Bessa R2A
🎞️ Kodak Kodacolor 200

Some photos from the No Kings protest a couple of days ago. As always people brought wonderful energy and excellent signs.

A large crowd of people walks up the ramp to a bridge holding signs, surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees. A number of people are also on the park next to it.
Protest scene with a crowd holding various signs, such as "End MAGA this November" and other messages about rights and political change, set against a backdrop of flowering trees.
A river with boats, one flying a Palestine flag, flows in the foreground. In the background, a cityscape with buildings and a bridge is visible. Numerous people are marching up the bridge, with cherry blossom trees lining the path.
A diverse group of people participate in a street protest, holding signs with messages such as "No War, No Genocide, No Secret Police" and "Fair Wages Now." There's a marching band in bright yellow banana costumes in the midst. The backdrop includes a mural with bold black-and-white patterns.
A crowd of protesters holding various signs and flags, including American and rainbow flags walk by at the Oregon Convention Center. Signs display messages like "No Kings" and "Fight Ignorance." A person in medical gear is visible.
A protest scene with a diverse crowd holding various signs. Notable signs include messages like "Vaccines cause adults." Rainbow and American flags are visible along with other banners. Trees and buildings are in the background.
A diverse group of people participating in a protest, holding various signs with messages related to democracy, peace, and social justice. The setting is urban with modern buildings in the background and trees lining the street.
Protesters holding signs and flags walk on a bridge above a street lined with parked cars.
People walk down a street; one carries an American flag, and another is wearing an inflatable green frog costume with a red cape. Trees line the road, and cars and bicycles are visible in the background.

Cherry Blossoms at Waterfront Park

Cherry Blossoms at Waterfront Park

I visited the cherry blossoms at the downtown Waterfront Park twice this year. On Saturday afternoon, everyone was there, while on Monday morning there were very few people about. Here are some photos from those visits.

The light,and vibes were quite different each time, so I’ve not intermingled the photos below, or they can look incongruous.

A large crowd gathers under blooming cherry blossom trees in a park. People are enjoying the sunny day, some with cameras and colorful umbrellas, while others chat and take photos.
People gathered under blooming cherry blossom trees on a sunny day. A boy has climed halfway up the tree.
A group of people enjoying a sunny day in a park. A woman carries a small dog with fluffy black fur. Cherry blossoms are visible in the background.
Two people, each reading a book, sit on picnic chairs facing each other amongst crowds of people relaxing and walking beneath blooming pink cherry blossom trees in a sunny park.
Person kneeling on grassy ground under cherry blossom tree, capturing a photo.
Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a clear blue sky, with trees without leaves in the background.
A bustling park scene with many people enjoying a sunny day under blooming cherry blossom trees. Some individuals are practicing yoga on the grass, while others are walking or socializing.
Cityscape featuring a river with a line of blooming cherry blossom trees along the bank, modern buildings, Union Station tower, and bridges in the background beneath a mostly cloudy sky. Golden morning sunlight is reflected on some buildings.
A person photographs two golden retrievers sitting on rocks under a blooming cherry blossom tree near a river, with a bridge and buildings in the background.
A park scene with cherry blossom trees in bloom, a curving pathway lined with large rocks, and an urban backdrop featuring a car and traffic signals.
A couple standing under a row of blooming cherry blossom trees lining a path, surrounded by green grass and a few onlookers.
A cityscape featuring a tall pink building, a "Portland Oregon" sign, and another building with "Old Town" on a water tower. Cherry blossom trees line the foreground along the waterfront.

A Walk at the Smith and Bybee Wetlands

A Walk at the Smith and Bybee Wetlands

I went on a walk at the Smith and Bybee Wetlands in North Portland yesterday. Overcast skies and red duckweed covered lakes presented scenic views with scattered wildlife in pleasant weather.

A landscape featuring a reddish-brown wetlands area with sparse vegetation. In the background, there are leafless trees and distant hills under a cloudy sky. A great blue heron is visible standing on the wetlands.
A garter snake camouflaged among dry leaves and green moss on the ground.
Bare trees with moss-covered branches stand in a pond covered in red duckweed, with two ducks in the water.
A wooden walkway covered with moss leads to a small shelter surrounded by bare trees in a swampy area.
A cloudy sky with a flock of birds flying in formation above bare trees.
View from a wooden structure overlooking a body of water with red duckweed and distant trees. Power lines and pylons are visible against a cloudy sky.
A marshy area with bare trees, reddish-brown water covered in floating duckweed, and scattered dead plant stems. A log is partially submerged in the foreground.

These were taken with the recently acquired Leica M-Rokkor 90mm f/4 lens (used) on my Leica M10. This is a much longer focal length than the ones I’ve been using primarily for years, although shorter than the 135mm lens I used briefly on a walk a few years ago. It was refreshing because I’ve basically only used 35mm and 50mm for two decades 😆. We shall see if this sticks.