After spending much of our week in Rome, walking in the city center we finally spent some time in the neighborhood we have been sleeping in. This district of Rome is call “Trastevere”. Trastevere is small area across the river from the centre of the town, on the right bank of the Tiber and is…
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Ostia Antica
Today was the last day that our Roma Pass was valid so we decided to take the train to Ostia Antica. It’s a much larger place than we expected and full of ruins that make it easy for you to imagine what life would have been like when the place was bustling. It’s hard however…
Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere
Today we had all the best intentions of visiting the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps but instead found ourselves stopping along the way at other places that just seemed to pop up everywhere we looked. This is the Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere. It is one of the oldest churches in Rome. The…
Inside St. Marks Basilica
When I arrived at Piazza San Marco this morning the side door to St. Marks Basilica was open. It seemed like an invitation to enter so I walked in like I owned the place and snapped a few pictures of the truly amazing mosaic masterpieces that cover the ceiling. It pays to visit the most…
The Colorful Island of Burano
Today we took the water bus to the colorful island of Burano. It was busier than we expected and we were lucky to get a seat on the bus. Once off the bus though, the crowds dispersed and we were able to get into the back alleys and find some quiet and vibrant spots. Available…
Museen der Stadt Nürnberg
Today I visited the Museen der Stadt Nürnberg on a return visit to Germany, where I spent many of my younger years. Growing up I’d gone past the Deutsches Stadion (we always referred to it as Hitler’s Stadium) many times where the museum is now and watched people playing games, having picnics and never giving a…
Walhalla Statues
The statues at the top of Walhalla Memorial in Regensburg are truly amazing but I believe they are often overlooked. Most people visiting the memorial seem to be drawn to the columns and the sculptures inside. But after spending a great deal of time studying the incredible detail of the statue figures and how the entire…
Bridal Veil Falls
Joined by Brian Matiash, Brian Bonham, Lars Gustafson, and Katelyn McCallum I headed out to the Columbia River Gorge to photograph some of the many spectacular waterfalls we are blessed to have in the area. The day started out with grey and gloomy skies and no sign of change but we were determined to make the…
Recreating the Quadrophenia Album Cover
A few weeks ago I was hanging out with +Brian Matiash from +onOne Software. At one point we started talking about photo editing, processing, and the software I use to achieve the looks I want during editing. I admitted to Brian that I hadn’t tried onOne’s Perfect Effects and after enduring a few minutes of Brian’s…
Reflecting on The EMP Museum
Right next to the Space Needle (which I wrote about in my previous post) is the EMP Museum. The organic architecture bends and twists around changing colors and reflecting the surroundings on its surface. The design of this place is simply mind-blowing. It is truly a unique building and should not be missed if you…
Tulips are in bloom
Tulips are in bloom in April and I wanted to capture the morning sunlight as it rose over the tulip field so I packed my gear and hit the road. It’s about 4:00 a.m. and sunrise is at 6:30, I have approximately 40 miles to drive and even though I’m not sure exactly where this…
Eastman Kodak files for bankruptcy
Eastman Kodak files for bankruptcy. I have been reading about Kodak and their financial troubles for the past couple of years, yet it still came as a surprise when I read the news this morning about their filing. Kodak was once the dominant company in the photo film industry, it was the film everyone used. Times have changed and unfortunately…
Vista House at Crown Point
Vista House at Crown Point is about 30 miles from Portland on the Historic Columbia River Highway (U.S. Route 30). On a clear day you have an incredible view of the Columbia River Gorge and some of the Cascade Mountains. I arrived late in the day just as the sun was setting, the lighting and clouds…
A one street town
Driving north on Hwy 62 towards Crater Lake one of the small towns I went through was Fort Klamath. There’s not much in Fort Klamath as far as I could tell. It’s a one street town that time has forgotten, the place looked deserted. One of the abandoned buildings did catch my attention but I…
The Creepy Gasco Building
Like a lot of people that have driven down Highway 30 I’ve wanted to know more about the abandoned gray building off the west bank of the Willamette River. Today I stopped to see if I could get a closer look, to take some photos, and maybe get inside. After 20 minutes of talking with…