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| This one continues a sequence seen in the spring photos. |
Sweetgum, the finale
Back in the spring I documented the growth progress of these Sweetgum trees in my building's courtyard, as the leaves sprung from buds and grew to their full size. Then in mid-September, with many leaves changing to their autumn colors, I took some more shots of the trees--which proved to be the last I'd get, as in October the trees were cut down. Here are the best from that final shooting.
12 Sept 2010
Around Portland
Closing out the Oregon trip (only two months after it ended), here's some general shots around Portland.
22 Aug 2010
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| Made in Oregon sign |
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| Yes, Matt Groening got names for Simpsons characters from Portland streets. This is in Chinatown. |
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| Flower from someone's front yard. |
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| Art on side of buiding: Sunspot, by Brian Borrello. |
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| Art on side of buiding on Belmont St. |
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| Fliers on power pole, Belmont St. |
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| Wall of old rail tracks at Tanner Springs Park. |
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| Closeup of insect etching on glass between the rusty rails. |
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| Wetland in Tanner Springs Park. |
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| Cover for bus stop next to the park. |
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| Steel Bridge (not merely what it is, but its name) |
Pittock Mansion
In the hills above Portland sits Pittock Mansion, former home of newspaper owner Henry Pittock.
The grounds are open to the public and showcase many flowers in a garden originally started by his wife, Georgiana.
22 Aug 2010
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| Rosa 'Beebop' (according to the sign) |
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| View of downtown Portland |
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| One of Portland's many bridges over the Willamette River--the Ross Island Bridge (I believe) |
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| Black-eyed Susan |
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| Coral Drift |
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| Cardinal Flower |
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| Hydrangea |
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