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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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Happy Diwali to all who celebrate 🪔

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.

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 🇺🇸