News and Adventures
A Quiet Fourth – Is That Possible?
Most of my traveling is for photo shoots. Most of it. But every once in a while, I need to get away just to get away. You know, like everybody else. Oh, I’ll still bring the camera gear, just in case. But sometimes I need a break from the photo shoots. This past weekend was such a trip.
read moreX in What?
Wow, things are sure heating up here in Seattle! All of this sun and summer weather and my recent participation in the Issaquah Farmers Market reminds me of the time I spent in the Provence region of France back in 2010, and of a fun photo shoot in the town of Aix-en-Provence.
read moreShoreline Arts Festival This Weekend!
It’s officially summer now, and that means art fair season! Communities all over are gearing up for their outdoor art festivals, and the first one I’ll be joining is the Shoreline Arts Festival in the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park neighborhoods of Seattle.
read moreYou’re Going to Love These New Prices!
I know, I know, another post about sales stuff when what you really want to hear about is more stories about how I almost got mauled by a bear. Well, bear with me, because this is a big deal. There’s plenty of time to tell more bear stories in future weeks!
read moreThere’s Gold in Them Thar Hills!
And red, and white, and black, and blue, and all kinds of colors! Of course I’m talking about one of Oregon’s Seven Wonders, the Painted Hills of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument!
read moreIt’s First Friday Art Walk Time Again!
With apologies to those who do not live in the Seattle area, it’s time again to announce the start of the Issaquah First Friday Art Walk season! For those living elsewhere, I promise next week’s article will be less “News” and a lot more “Adventure”!
read moreFamily Fun at the Issaquah Farmers Market
This year I’ll be participating in more markets, fairs, and shows than ever before, and the first of these is the Issaquah Farmers Market.
read moreAbsolutely Gorge-ous
Without a doubt, one of the most photogenic areas in the Pacific Northwest is the Columbia River Gorge, and that’s saying something! No, not that Columbia Gorge – the other one! The one without the amphitheater. I’m talking about all that drop-dead gorgeous scenery along the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington.
read moreSnowcastle for Sale – Cheap!
Looking for that perfect venue for your next wedding reception, birthday party, bar mitzvah, or frat party? Well, do I have a deal for you! As long as you love cold weather, can plan your activity for March, and don’t mind flying everyone involved to Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories of Canada, you’re in luck!
read moreAnatomy of a Lunar Eclipse
No, we’re not going to talk about umbras and penumbras. There are plenty of good resources about eclipses out there. Nope, we’re going to talk about standing out on a frozen lake in -20°C temperatures to get the composite image featured in this post.
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