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A rose bush with some roses in focus and their leaves in the background out of focus. Artificial film grain is applied.
Same photo but with no artificial film grain.
A branch of a dogwood tree covered in vibrant pink blossoms at sunset.

As we experience fake Fall this week, here’s a photo from the last real Spring. Portland, Oregon. 18th April, 2026.

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A reddish orange moon with a bright white area near the top left in a dark night sky with some silhouetted trees in the foreground.
A reddish orange moon with a bright white area near the top left in a dark night sky with some silhouetted trees in the foreground.

We observed the partial (but near total!) lunar eclipse last night. I managed to get some half decent photos thanks to the technology in my phone 😄.

A buff tabby cat wearing a green harness sits beneath a red Japanese maple tree.
A buff tabby cat resting in a garden among green grass.

Momo in the yard in Spring. April, 2026.

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Two older adults sitting on folding chairs in a garden, one reading a book, and the other knitting.

Dad and mom in the yard. Portland, Oregon. 11th June, 2026.

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Rows of colorful shipping containers on flatcars in a large rail yard. A tall post dominates the nearby foreground rising to the sky and out of the frame.

Looking south over the Brooklyn Intermodal. Portland, Oregon. 3rd June, 2026.

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A vibrant pink flowering tree in a lush green garden.

Backyard in Spring. 18th April, 2026.

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A United Airlines jet on the tarmac with the early morning red rising sun low on the horizon over forested hills.
A parked airplane with the rising sun reflected in its windows as seen through the narrow vertical slots of a dark metal wall.

Airport Sunrise. Portland, Oregon. 3rd August, 2026.

Went on a nice bike ride along the river this morning to Breakfast on the Bridges at Blumenauer Bridge, where my friend Andrew made me a nice espresso. It was a great way to start the day! Thanks folks!

A white paddle-wheel steamboat on a river with a city skyline in the background.
A man prepares coffee using a variety of portable brewing equipment on an outdoor table.
A map showing a purple biking route along the river and back in Portland.
Tree-lined forest path with tall trees creating a natural canopy over a shaded walkway.

Mt. Tabor Park. Portland, Oregon. 26th July, 2026.