The pic of a 1952 Kaiser looks like it could almost have been taken the year this car was built. Rural Klamath County, Oregon; May, 2012.

This creperie is a must stop for us if we're anywhere near the Cherry Creek neighborhood. Denver, Colorado; September, 2012.

We're continuing Black and White Week here at The Grind with this pic that captures clouds casting a reflection in this pond with a dead tree in it. (Click on the photo for more detail) Near Terrebonne, Oregon; June, 2012.

It's Black & White Week here at The Grind! And as a reminder, to see all the detail of B&W, it's important to click on the photo for a larger view. We'll start with this one from Buchart Gardens. Victoria, BC Canada; May, 2006.

And speaking of the doors of Paris, check this one out along the Quai des Celestins in Le Marias. (I know the dabble shadows from the tree don't help, but clinking on the photo certainly does). Paris, France; September, 2011.

A very cool entrance to an art gallery. In our opinion, this rivals doorways in Paris. (Click on the photo for more detail). Portland, Oregon; February, 2013

For decades this sign said White Stag and was a Portland icon. Each Christmas season the White Stag company would install a red nose on the deer and it became known as the Rudolph sign. When someone else purchased the building it was on, the company decided to take the sign down. But there was such a wailing and gnashing of teeth that the city purchased it and leased the space atop the building. But as of last month, the city decided one had to pay to take photographs of the sign. There is somewhat of a precedent in that the Eiffel Tower claims ownership of any photo taken of that icon. But as a 50-year Oregon resident, 22 of those spent living in the Portland area, I just think charging to take a photo of this icon is awful. So I took this without paying. Come and get me, Copper! Portland, Oregon; February, 2013.

The Climber: artwork at Tlaquepaque Art Village. (Click on the photo for more detail) Sedona, Arizona; May, 2010.

Gung Hey Fat Choy! The celebration of Chinese New Years concluded this weekend and we were able to catch these guys doing the lion dance at the Lan Su Classical Chinese Garden. Portland, Oregon; February, 2013.

Her Majesty's Palace and Fortress The Tower of London. London, UK; September, 2009.

The Boulder Book Store. (Click the photo to see what year it was apparently established). Boulder, Colorado; September, 2012

Walking through the casinos in Sin City, everything begins to look the same. As a result, memory doesn't serve us well in remembering exactly where this salon was, but it's likely it was either the MGM Grand or Mandalay Bay. In any case, it was an elegant entry. (Click the photo for more detail) Las Vegas, Nevada; October, 2012.

Well grounded at sunrise: Hot air balloons stay tethered as they give folks rides prior to ascending into the atmosphere. Madras, Oregon; May, 2008.

Oil and vinegar for the salad on the table. Vancouver, Washington; December, 2012.

A couple of buskers tear it up in Montmartre. And what's with that guy's hair??? (Click the photo for a better view) Paris, France; September, 2009.

Caught this one in the Presidio just after dark walking back to the hotel. (Click the photo for a better view) San Francisco, California; January, 2008.

Out along the fairway. Sunriver Resort, Oregon; November, 2012.

Buck and Winnie, obviously a couple of real winners. (Click on the photo for more detail)  Harrah's Club, Las Vegas, Nevada; October, 2012.

My living room on a sunny Winter's weekend. I took this with the panoramic setting on my iPhone 5. Madras, Oregon; January, 2013.

We began the week with a shot taken at the home of one of the most famous latter-day architects, so we'll end with something more ancient: the flying buttresses of Cathedrale Notre Dame at night, an excellent example of true gothic architecture. Paris, France; September, 2009.