Hotel de Ville, or City Hall, at night, taken from the Pont St. Louis. (click on the thumbnail to see much more detail across the Seine) Paris, France; September, 2010.

The moon is a tricky target. I find that I'm really not a good enough photographer to keep from either a) having the thing move on me during the shot, making it blurry or oblong in shape in the frame or b) completely washed out as this one is. I can't seem to get the craters to stand out, which would be really cool. Anyway, last night's full moon was so bright, I had to try. Madras, Oregon; April, 2010.

Along the upper Deschutes River, with the Three Sisters on the horizon. Rural Deschutes County, Oregon; April, 2010.

Some local flora I ran across this weekend here on the high desert. (Click on the thumbnail for more detail) Rural Deschutes County, Oregon; April, 2010.

Another in my occasional series of lines, light, textures, and colors. Vista House, Crown Point, Oregon; April, 2010.

A really terrific walkway not far from the Musee du Louvre. (Click on the thumbnail to stare infinitely down its length.) Paris, France; September, 2009.

Didn't want you to get the impression the Columbia Scenic Gorge was the only good place to see waterfalls here. While coming back from a workshop earlier this week, I stopped to snag this shot of Koosah Falls near the Santiam Pass. Note how blue the water is, an indication this is very high up in the mountains. Mud and sediment have not yet flowed into the water. It's sparkling clear. Along the McKenzie River Highway, Oregon; April, 2010.

Last week I gave you a long-range shot of Vista House on Crown Point. Here's a much closer view. Next week I'll take you inside to see some of the great old classic interior. (Click on the thumbnail for a better view of the classic architecture and leaded windows) Along the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area, Oregon; April, 2010.

Some years, Christmas cactus also bloom around Easter time. Madras, Oregon; April, 2010.

A couple more from the Gorge drive and then we'll move on. Here's one I snagged standing on the bridge over the upper bowl of Multnomah Falls, looking down at the lower falls as it pours itself into the lower bowl. Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area, Oregon; April, 2010.

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A closer view of the bridge and lower falls at Multnomah Falls. Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area, Oregon; April, 2010.

Multnomah Falls is the most photographed site in the state of Oregon. (Click on the thumbnail for a better view) Columbia River Gorge, Oregon; April, 2010.

Bridal Veil Falls, along the scenic highway. Columbia River Gorge, Oregon; April, 2010.

Latourell Falls, along the scenic highway. (Click on the thumbnail for more detail) Columbia River Gorge, Oregon; April, 2010.

It's another theme week, Grinders. This time, we're taking you on a visit to the lovely and windy Columbia River Gorge, home to big wind(!), scenic highways, and lots of waterfalls. The rock outcropping on the right above is known as Crown Point. (Click on the thumbnail to see Vista House on the edge of the point). Columbia River Gorge, Oregon; April, 2010.

Some big pointy thingy you can see from practically anywhere in the city. Paris, France; September, 2009.

Yard art on the lip of a water feature. (Click on the thumbnail to peer into those hypnotic eyes) Oregon Country Fair, Veneta, Oregon; July, 2009.

So a week ago today I bought a new car. Here I am on purchase day waving to the crowds of adoring fans of my new rig. I've already put 600 miles on it, telling you something about how far it is to get to anywhere from where I live. Clackamas, Oregon; March, 2010.

I was walking around Granville Island when I caught this sunrise. Vancouver, BC; April, 2009.

The early morning sun illuminates a fog bank between a local farm and Mt. Bachelor, Broken TOp, and South Sister (left to right). (click on the thumbnail for more detail). Near Madras, Oregon; February, 2010.

The woman in the orange vest, left, had just created this massive bubble as a means to get people's attention to purchase the bubble maker wand from the stand at right. (Click on the thumbnail for more detail) Camdentown, London, UK; September, 2009.