Near the headwaters of the Metolius River. If one turns 50 yards to the left of this photo, they can see the river flowing directly out of the side of a hill from an underground fissure. (Click on the thumbnail to see a cloud-encased Mt. Jefferson in the background) Near Camp Sherman, Oregon; May, 2011.

A very small portion of the garden in which I do walking meditation while on retreat, along with the garden shed behind. Hollyhock Centre, Cordes Island, BC, Canada; April, 2011.

At some point, this cool old building built in the early middle ages was converted from a castle to a Catholic church. As a church, it sustained some damage during the French Revolution of the late 1700s. (Click on the thumbnail to get the full HDR effect) Chatel-Censoir, Yonne region, France; September, 2009.

And of course, it's always pretty when it's apple blossom time. Heriot Bay, Quadra Island, BC Canada; April, 2011.

Rhododendrons are blooming, too. Along Hood Canal, Washington state; April, 2011.

Blooms are busting out all over, including this lilac bush. Clackamas, Oregon; May, 2011.

The Asian Lily in my office window that I have been nurturing for the past year finally bloomed last week. Redmond, Oregon; May, 2011.

Today: The Rapture

Queen Victoria stands watch outside of St. Paul's Cathedral. (Click on thumbnail for more detail) London, UK; September, 2009.

To Anonymous: Thank You!!!!

Thank you, Anonymous, for reminding me why I started this blog and for releasing my inner Wonk.

Click on the title of this post for another political article. Or not and just look at pictures.

A cool old barn that's seen some use, and some weather. Near Redmond, Oregon; September, 2010.

Another in my occasional series of Lines, Light, Textures, and Patterns. Hilton Hotel, San Diego, California; October, 2010.

Another day on the soapbox

Having someone visit this website, hide behind anonymity, and tell me to stick with photography because my politics are misguided sorta got to me.

If one clicks on the first two months of this site's archives (July and August, 2004), or read the short bio next to my photo here on this page, one can see that politics was one of the reasons this blog was started. One can say they disagree--even strongly disagree--with my politics. It is something I can readily accept. To tell me that I am misguided by mine and to stay away from it is to not see how and why this blog was begun.

So remaining on my soapbox for one more day at least, you can click the title of this post to read another of those postulations by which some believe I am misguided.

Climbing down for now...

The tree, the stack, and the clouds. Near Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada; April, 2011.

Our country was made wrong...

Every once in a while, I get politically shrill. This is one of those times. If you're interested, click the title of this post. If you're not, wait for a new photo tomorrow.

Ted

Radial wet. Don't know what sort of plant this is, but it is interesting; just after a rain. (Click on the thumbnail to get swallowed up) Hollyhock Farm, Cortes Island, BC, Canada; April, 2011.

Basilica du Sacre Coeur at sunset in HDR. My first real attempt at HDR. Paris, France; September, 2009.

An oyster farmer going about his way of life. (Click on the thumbnail to see the farmer; and the duck) Along Hood Canal, Washington state; April, 2011.

Greenery artfully frames a garage door in which an antique car lives. Grand Hotel, Jerome, Arizona; May, 2010.

A street artist (literally) plies his craft. (Click on the thumbnail to better see his work) Victoria, BC, Canada; April, 2011.

The Whimpy Kid hits the beach. (Click the thumbnail for more detail)Cortes Island, BC,Canada; April, 2011.

Floating the Canal du Nivernais. Burgundy region of France; September, 2009.

Hollyhock Centre lodge during the full moon. (Click on the thumbnail to see much more detail) Cortes Island, BC, Canada; April, 2011.

This rig really isn't going anywhere. Somewhere along Hood Canal, Washington state; April, 2011.

Bald eagle flying over Desolation Sound. Cortes Island, BC, Canada; April, 2011.

Sunrise through the clouds. (click on the thumbnail for more detail). Courtney, BC, Canada; April, 2011.