2017 was a return to Hawaii. Few images were added as weather was not optimum. In August I traveled to Central Oregon to photograph the great solar eclipse from inside the "Totality Zone". We were surrounded by numerous forest fires but fortunately changing winds gave beautiful clear sky for the eclipse. The next day visibility dropped to less than a quarter mile. In April, 2018, we are looking forward to a trip to central Japan to view the Cherry blossoms,
In fall of 2016, Sandy and I joined a group of friends to Hokkaido and Northern Honshu, Japan. We travelled with many of these friends before. It was not specifically to photograph, but rather experience the customs and culture of Japan. Previous trips were to central and southern parts of Japan. Nevertheless, I had my camera and monopod for those several opportunities I came upon. I have recently posted selected images on "New Images" and the "Japan" galleries. The fall colors in certain areas were spectacular.
In t2he summer of 2016 I made a few short trips up the Columbia River Gorge and to Mt Hood mostly to scout out locations to return to for fall foliage opportunities. Upon return from our Japan trip, I followed up on my plan. Now, with so many quality images of the Gorge, I have created its own gallery on the website.
2015 was a relatively quiet year. In Winter of 2015 and 2016 we made a short visit our favorite Hawaiian Island of Kauai. This is annual winter “trek” to seek some sunshine! We love our Northwest and have no plans to leave permanently.
My 2014 “photo adventure" was a third rafting trip down the Colorado River through the magnificent Grand Canyon. I have to say this is the trip of a lifetime and I have been lucky enough to be invited for a third time. On this last trip, I sought more, the details that one can miss the first times through. Since one is on a moving raft, often going through rapids, one does not have the normal opportunity to go back the next day for the best light or a different angle to make the photograph.
(see the 8 minute U-tube video of our last trip by rafter/photographer Barbara Naden below:)
In fall of 2016, Sandy and I joined a group of friends to Hokkaido and Northern Honshu, Japan. We travelled with many of these friends before. It was not specifically to photograph, but rather experience the customs and culture of Japan. Previous trips were to central and southern parts of Japan. Nevertheless, I had my camera and monopod for those several opportunities I came upon. I have recently posted selected images on "New Images" and the "Japan" galleries. The fall colors in certain areas were spectacular.
In t2he summer of 2016 I made a few short trips up the Columbia River Gorge and to Mt Hood mostly to scout out locations to return to for fall foliage opportunities. Upon return from our Japan trip, I followed up on my plan. Now, with so many quality images of the Gorge, I have created its own gallery on the website.
2015 was a relatively quiet year. In Winter of 2015 and 2016 we made a short visit our favorite Hawaiian Island of Kauai. This is annual winter “trek” to seek some sunshine! We love our Northwest and have no plans to leave permanently.
My 2014 “photo adventure" was a third rafting trip down the Colorado River through the magnificent Grand Canyon. I have to say this is the trip of a lifetime and I have been lucky enough to be invited for a third time. On this last trip, I sought more, the details that one can miss the first times through. Since one is on a moving raft, often going through rapids, one does not have the normal opportunity to go back the next day for the best light or a different angle to make the photograph.
(see the 8 minute U-tube video of our last trip by rafter/photographer Barbara Naden below:)
We are pleased to currently display our photographs at "ART ON THE BOULEVARD" Gallery
210 W. Evergreen Boulevard (Suite300) at the corner of Evergreen and Columbia in Vancouver, Washington, Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 to 5 pm and First Friday Openings from 5-9pm.
www.artontheboulevard.org
* * See us at the Portland Home & Garden Show * *
Portland Exposition Center, Space #1027
Portland, Oregon, October 12-15, 2017
* * Se us at the Vancouver Holiday Market * *
Hilton Hotel / Vancouver Convention Center
November 24-26, 2017
210 W. Evergreen Boulevard (Suite300) at the corner of Evergreen and Columbia in Vancouver, Washington, Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 to 5 pm and First Friday Openings from 5-9pm.
www.artontheboulevard.org
* * See us at the Portland Home & Garden Show * *
Portland Exposition Center, Space #1027
Portland, Oregon, October 12-15, 2017
* * Se us at the Vancouver Holiday Market * *
Hilton Hotel / Vancouver Convention Center
November 24-26, 2017