Around Portland

Closing out the Oregon trip (only two months after it ended), here's some general shots around Portland.

Made in Oregon sign

Yes, Matt Groening got names for Simpsons characters from Portland streets. This is in Chinatown.

Flower from someone's front yard.

Art on side of buiding: Sunspot, by Brian Borrello.

Art on side of buiding on Belmont St.

Fliers on power pole, Belmont St.

Wall of old rail tracks at Tanner Springs Park.

Closeup of insect etching on glass between the rusty rails.

Wetland in Tanner Springs Park.

Cover for bus stop next to the park.

Steel Bridge (not merely what it is, but its name)

22 Aug 2010

Smuggler's Cove (Oswald West State Park)

On the northwest coast of Oregon, in Oswald West State Park, a stream winds down to a hidden beach called Smuggler's Cove.

20 Aug 2010

Hilina Pali Overlook

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Down Chain of Craters Road, and then down the 8 miles of the narrow Hilina Pali Road, one arrives at the Hilina Pali Overlook.

The last two shots are scenes from along the road, which has a desolate sort of beauty.

3 July 2009

First sunset of 2010

From my balcony here's how the setting sun looked on the first day after the calendar changed.

1 Jan 10

Eisenhower Park

A few scenes from in and next to Eisenhower Park in northern San Antonio, Texas.

27 Nov 09