Portland is or was a unique and interesting place to visit. It was always fun walking through down town at lunch time and snapping pictures, capturing the good and the sad of what was once a thriving downtown drawing all sorts of people and businesses.  However, sadly over the past few years with the local politicians neglecting their civic duties and law enforcement having their hands tied for the sake of political points, the town has fallen into a degenerate state with record crime, hom ... Read the story

Nestled on the flank of a majestic snow capped volcano, this historic landmark was a public works project during the Great Depression. The structure was hand built by hundreds of unemployed workers and local artisans, using native stone and timber from the surrounding forest. The architectural style, a blend of rustic design and the Arts and Crafts movement, is a unique form sometimes called "Cascadian." Famous for its massive central hexagonal stone chimney and its interior, where nearly all t ... Read the story

In the world of modern photography, where specs and megapixels often steal the show, there's a quieter magic at play, the way light and shadow sculpt a scene, and how a subject is gently separated from its world. This is the realm where the Zeiss Otus 50mm 1.4 lives. The version i used for these photos is the ML Z model ( for Nikon ) , a more compact and lighter lens designed for mirrorless systems. To call it just a lens is a disservice. It feels more like an extension of your own eye, an ins ... Read the story

The sidewalks of Portland are a vibrant, ever shifting stage where countless young lives unfold. This photo story delves into the  diversity of these individuals. For some, the street is a harsh reality, a daily struggle for survival born of circumstance and systemic gaps. For others,  it's a deliberate choice.  A rejection of convention, a pursuit of freedom, or a search for community outside traditional norms. Each face tells a unique story, a testament to resilience, aspir ... Read the story