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A modern structure with vertical slats is surrounded by tall trees in a garden. The scene is in black and white, highlighting the contrast between the structure and the natural environment. Shadows and light play across the ground and vegetation.

Afternoon walk at Leach Botanical Garden. Portland, Oregon. 1st December, 2024.

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A black and white triptych of three photographs. The top image shows a silhouette of a forest with birds flying above. The middle image features ducks swimming in a pond surrounded by tree branches. The bottom image displays a shoreline with rocks, plants, and a tiny bamboo fence.

Afternoon walk at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Portland, Oregon. 30th November, 2024.

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A garden during autumn with vibrant foliage: red Japanese maple, green and orange ivy on a pergola, and golden-leaved trees. A cat sits on a stone path, viewing the yard. A white table with green tomatoes is in the foreground.

Momo and Fall colors in the yard. Portland, Oregon. 8th November, 2024.

📷 Hasselblad 500C/M
🎞️ Lomography Color (ISO 400)

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Glad that I’ve found a new use for now-obsolete long Lightning cables: With an adapter they can be used for charging the plethora of micro-USB devices. So much better than the six inch cables included with those.

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A serene park scene in autumn with trees displaying green, yellow, and orange leaves. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, and a park bench is partially visible in the background.

A tranquil pond reflects autumn trees in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and green. A few leaves float on the water’s surface, and a seagull rests on a rock in the center. The scene is framed by lush greenery and moss-covered stones.

A pond surrounded by trees with ducks swimming in the water. Fallen leaves float on the surface. A small child stands on the opposite bank, near the water’s edge.

A dog chases birds through an autumnal park covered with fallen leaves. Tall trees with a mix of green, yellow, and orange foliage surround the scene.

Scenes of Fall at Laurelhurst Park. Portland, Oregon. 9th November, 2024.

📷 Hasselblad 500C/M
🎞️ Lomography Color (ISO 400)

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A vibrant autumn scene in a park, showcasing a single tree with bright orange leaves standing out against a backdrop of green pine trees. A few people are relaxing on the grass and walking along a path. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting shadows.

A serene park scene featuring a turquoise water reservoir, surrounded by autumn trees with orange and red leaves. Relaxing on the grass is a person, while another walks nearby. Rolling hills and a cityscape are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

A scenic landscape featuring a vibrant mix of evergreen and deciduous trees in various autumn colors. The foreground shows a fenced reservoir with green water reflecting the trees.

Scenes of Fall at Mt. Tabor Park. Portland, Oregon. 6th November, 2024.

📷 Hasselblad 500C/M
🎞️ Lomography Color (ISO 400)

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A woman with gray hair sits at a patio table under a large umbrella with her back to the camera, engaging in knitting. Nearby, a cat lounges on a cushioned chair also looking away from the camera. The scene is set in a garden with lush greenery and a sunny, peaceful atmosphere.

Mom and Momo in the yard. 30th September, 2024

📷 Hasselblad 500C/M
🎞️ Lomochrome Color 92 (ISO 400)

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Two people sitting on folding chairs in a garden with lush greenery and trees in the background. An orange bucket is on the ground beside them.

Dad and mom in the yard. 8th September, 2024

📷 Hasselblad 500C/M
🎞️ Lomochrome Color 92 (ISO 400)

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A cat partially hidden among dense green bushes and foliage, with its face visible through the leaves. The ground is covered with leaves and small plants.

Momo in the yard. 30th September, 2024.

📷 Hasselblad 500C/M
🎞️ Lomochrome Color 92 (ISO 400)

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Happy Diwali to all who celebrate 🪔

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A diptych of trees with vibrant autumn foliage. The left image shows yellow and orange leaves, with a red-leaved tree in the background. The right image focuses on the red-leaved tree with yellow leaves above it.

Portland, Oregon. 30th October, 2024.

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I voted.

Filled out the ballot at home on Sunday and dropped it into a ballot box at the neighborhood library today.

I urge you to vote, and if you have the privilege, do it early.

Hoping for the best for our city, our county, our state, and our country 🇺🇸

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A tree decorated for a festive occasion, featuring colorful sugar skull garlands, a skeleton, a skeleton mermaid, and a decorative skull. The decorations suggest a Day of the Dead or Halloween theme.

Vibrant pink dahlias in a garden setting, surrounded by green foliage.

Neighborhood vibes. 24th October, 2024.

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A sunrise sky with orange and yellow hues, scattered clouds, and silhouetted trees on the sides.

Portland, Oregon. 25th October, 2024.

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Mimi Uploader is available for free 🎉

Mimi Uploader is available for free starting today!

This sale will last until the end of 2024. I hope you will consider downloading and trying it out.

If you like it, here are some ways in which you can support:

  • Use the tip jar in the app and treat me to a beverage 😋
  • Become a Supporter at the sliding scale options available in the app 😎
  • Leave a good rating and review on the App Store 🥰

Please note that as a Supporter you also get access to the generative alt text features in the app.

As always, thank you for your consideration 🙏

Get it on the App Store!

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A black and white photograph of a large rock formation by the ocean with waves crashing near the shore. A single seagull stands on the wet sand in the foreground, reflecting in the water. The sky is quite cloudy.

Cannon Beach, Oregon. 12th October, 2024.

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A sky with dark clouds and a bright, sunlit cloud edge set against a deep blue background.

Portland, Oregon. 4th October, 2024.

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New version of Mimi Uploader with batch alt-text generation is out 🎉

This version introduces a new feature to generate alt text for all images in a batch in one go.

You can find this setting in the context menu for each row (shown with ‘…’ on the row) in Recent Uploads. This streamlines the upload workflow significantly. You can see it in action in a previous post. It is still recommended that you review the generated text.

Thanks to folks who discussed and encouraged this feature!

And as always, thank you for your support! 😊

Get it from the App Store!

P.S. Please note that this feature, like all the generative features, are for “Supporter” subscribers only due to the costs associated with generation.

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A sunset casts a warm, golden light on a tree, set against a cloudy sky. A small section of a house roof is visible brightly yellow below the trees.

Morning light on a dead tree. Portland, Oregon. 4th October, 2024.

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A greenhouse filled with an array of plants. A person wearing a hat is visible among the plants, suggesting they are working or maintaining the garden. The greenhouse is constructed with a metal frame and has a transparent roof allowing natural light to penetrate.

Nursery. Portland, Oregon. 31st August, 2024.