Blue Hour Silhouette
Blue Hour at Seal Rock Beach, Oregon. Can you see the birds on the sea-stacks?
Monochrome Yaquina Bay Bridge
The Yaquina Bay Bridge from the South Jetty. The light painted pillars really work monochrome. Playing with different techniques is fun and keeps my creativity flowing.
Yaquina Bay Bridge
Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport, Oregon. I love this bridge and there are so many ways to photograph it. This night shot is warm, it was a very warm spring evening. The light pollution worked well here.
Star Trails over Yaquina Bay
My first star stack attempt in Spring of 2016 was shot in the back part of Yaquina Bay. The old trussle made for a great foreground element.
Ethereal Seal Rock Beach
Taken at 3:30 am. Lit by the boat on the horizon.
Canoes and Sunset
Devil's Lake is a great location for a summer camp. The canoes were light painted in order to keep them sharp while capturing the stars and reflections. Best viewed full screen.
Star Trails on Devil's Lake
BB Camp is a very special place and this 30-frame star stack created some really nice star trails that nicely echo the road leading up to the Dining Hall.
Milky Way on top of the World
Magical night above Drift Creek Falls on the Central Oregon Coast.
Milky Way over Seal Rocks
Milky Way over the stacks at Seal Rock beach on the Central Oregon coast.
Tilikum Crossing at Blue Hour
Shot in collaboration with another local photographer. Tilikum Crossing is a cable-stay bridge across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. This bridge was a project by TriMet. The bridge also serves city buses and the Portland Streetcar, as well as bicycles, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles. Private cars and trucks are not permitted on the bridge. It is the first major bridge in the U.S. that was designed to allow access to transit vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians but not cars.
Heceta Head at Blue Hour
Heceta Head is named after the Spanish explorer Bruno de Heceta, who explored the Pacific Northwest during the late 18th century. In 1888, white settlers moved into the area and claimed 164 acres of the surrounding land. In 1892, a crew of 56 began construction the light. Because of the site's seclusion, building materials were either shipped in if the weather and tide permitted, or brought from Florence by wagon, the latter usually taking four or five hours. Stones were brought from the Clackamas River and bricks came from San Francisco. Completed in August 1893, the entire project cost $80,000.
The Heceta Head Lighthouse closed to the public in August 2011 for restoration and repairs. Under the supervision of OPRD preservation architect Sue Licht, contractors removed cement stucco that had sealed in moisture so that the lighthouse could air out in the damp coastal environment. They also replaced and restored the tower’s historic metalwork and masonry, installed new windows, and repaired the lens rotating mechanism. The interior and exterior of the lighthouse were repainted and the original wood floor of the workroom was uncovered and reconditioned. The lighthouse has been returned as much as possible to the way it would have looked in 1894. It was open again after two years on June 8, 2013.
Fireworks over Devil's Lake
It is a 4th of July tradition in Lincoln City to have fireworks over Devil's Lake. This was captured in bulb mode by covering the lens between fireworks.
Celebration over Yaquina Bay!
Each year the City of Newport on the Oregon Coast has a 4th of July celebration in Yaquina Bay. This was captured in bulb mode by covering the lens between fireworks.
Fireworks over Yaquina Bay
Each year the City of Newport on the Oregon Coast has a 4th of July celebration in Yaquina Bay. This was captured in bulb mode by covering the lens between fireworks.
Top of the World Star Trails
This 30-picture composite creates a “trail” effect around the North Star. This was taken above Drift Creek Falls in Otis, Oregon. Locals like to call the top of this logging trail that neighbors the Siuslaw National Forest and BLM land the “Top of the World” because of the expansive views of the coastal range and the ocean.
Schwabacher Landing Reflections
Schwabacher Landing is a popular destination for photographers at sunrise as the Tetons light up beautifully. This is a boat landing located a few miles south of Snake River Overlook, along the east shore of the Snake River in the Grand Teton National Park.
Schwabacher Landing Star Trails
Forty 30-sec frames ... this is a very peaceful place at night. Schwabacher Landing is a popular destination for photographers at sunrise as the Tetons light up beautifully. This is a boat landing located a few miles south of Snake River Overlook, along the east shore of the Snake River in the Grand Teton National Park.
Toronto Skyline from Ward's Islands
The Ward Islands are formerly known as Island of Hiawatha and also known as Menecing, meaning "On the Island" in the Ojibwa language.
These islands are located just offshore from the Toronto city center, and provide shelter for Toronto Harbor. The islands are home to parkland, the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, several yacht clubs, Centreville Amusement Park, and Hanlan's Beach. The island community is considered to be the largest urban car-free community in North America, although some service vehicles are permitted. Access to the Islands is by ferry, including the City of Toronto ferries operating from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay Street, or by water taxis.
Toronto Skyline
The Ward Islands are formerly known as Island of Hiawatha and also known as Menecing, meaning "On the Island" in the Ojibwa language.
These islands are located just offshore from the Toronto city center, and provide shelter for Toronto Harbor. The islands are home to parkland, the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, several yacht clubs, Centreville Amusement Park, and Hanlan's Beach. The island community is considered to be the largest urban car-free community in North America, although some service vehicles are permitted. Access to the Islands is by ferry, including the City of Toronto ferries operating from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay Street, or by water taxis.
Zollverein Coal Mine
An icon of the Industrial Age with its founding in 1847. This became a heritage site in 2000. Essen, Germany.
Köln Dom and Bridge
Old and new meet in Koln Germany. The Dom was finished in 1322 and the Hohenzollern Bridge that spans the Rhine was finished in 1911. Best viewed full screen.
Super Moon over Amsterdam
Nightscape of Amsterdam with the super moon over the Magere Brug.
This is a bridge goes over the river Amstel in the city centre of Amsterdam. It connects the banks of the river at Kerkstraat (Church Street), between Keizersgracht (Emperors' Canal) and Prinsengracht (Princes' Canal). The first bridge at this site was built in 1691 and the present bridge was built in 1934. Because this bridge was so narrow, it was called magere brug by the locals which literally means skinny bridge.
This major Amsterdam landmark is photographed both during the day and at night and until 1994 it was opened by hand. A pedestrian and cyclists only bridge since 2003, this bridge is now decorated with 1,200 lightbulbs.
Reflections in Amsterdam
Loved the reflections this created - part of the Magere Brug "1,200 bulbs."
This is a bridge goes over the river Amstel in the city centre of Amsterdam. It connects the banks of the river at Kerkstraat (Church Street), between Keizersgracht (Emperors' Canal) and Prinsengracht (Princes' Canal). The first bridge at this site was built in 1691 and the present bridge was built in 1934.
This major Amsterdam landmark is photographed both during the day and at night and until 1994 it was opened by hand. It is now a pedestrian and cyclists only bridge.
Magere Brug at Night
The Magere Brug in all its glory (and 1,200 light bulbs) at night. This is a bridge goes over the river Amstel in the city centre of Amsterdam. It connects the banks of the river at Kerkstraat (Church Street), between Keizersgracht (Emperors' Canal) and Prinsengracht (Princes' Canal). The first bridge at this site was built in 1691 and the present bridge was built in 1934. Because this bridge was so narrow, it was called magere brug by the locals which literally means skinny bridge. This major Amsterdam landmark is photographed both during the day and at night and until 1994 it was opened by hand. It is now a pedestrian and cyclists only bridge.
Munttoren at Night
The tower was originally part of the Regulierspoort, one of the main gates in Amsterdam's medieval city wall. The gate, built in the years 1480, consisted of two towers and a guard house.
The name of the tower refers to the fact that the guard house on side of it was used to mint coins in the 17th Century. In the Rampjaar ("disastrous year") of 1672, when both England and France declared war on the Dutch Republic and French troops occupied much of the country, silver and gold could no longer be safely transported to Dordrecht and Enkhuizen (where coins were normally minted), so the guard house of the Munttoren was temporarily used to mint coin.
It was recently restored and scale models of the tower are exhibited at Madurodam in The Hague and at Mini-Europe in Brussels.
Molen De Adriaan
One of a few remaining windmills in this little town and one of the only lit windmills in Holland.
De Adriaan burnt down in 1932 and was rebuilt in 2002. The original windmill dates from 1779 and the mill has been a distinctive part of the skyline of Haarlem for centuries. De Adriaan was rebuilt on the original foundation of the old windmill.
Windmill De Adriaan was reopened on April 23, 2002, exactly 70 years after the fire. The windmill is fully functional, and is capable of grinding grain. However, it is not often in use, but it is in use as a tourist attraction mostly on Saturdays and holidays. Inside the windmill is a small museum, and the interior can be seen.
Water-skiing Santa!
The Christmas Lighted Boat Parade in Newport, Oregon is a tradition locals and tourists alike enjoy each December. Local boats are decorated with festive lights and they parade along the historic bay front.
Light Beams at Heceta Head
Heceta Head is named after the Spanish explorer Bruno de Heceta, who explored the Pacific Northwest during the late 18th century. Before him, Heceta Head was a spot of frequent fishing and hunting by the Native American tribes that populated the area. Heceta Head is part of the Siuslaw Indians' traditional lands. They hunted sea lions in the area and gathered sea bird eggs from the offshore rocks. It was also the site of a legend — the Animal People built a great stone wall, which is now the cliffs, and tricked the Grizzly Bear brothers to their deaths there. In 1888, white settlers moved into the area and claimed 164 acres of the surrounding land. In 1892, a crew of 56 began construction the light. Because of the site's seclusion, building materials were either shipped in if the weather and tide permitted, or brought from Florence by wagon, the latter usually taking four or five hours. Stones were brought from the Clackamas River and bricks came from San Francisco. Completed in August 1893, the entire project cost $80,000.
The Heceta Head Lighthouse closed to the public in August 2011 for restoration and repairs. Under the supervision of OPRD preservation architect Sue Licht, a team of more than 100 subcontractors and craftspeople, the majority of whom were from Oregon, removed cement stucco that had sealed in moisture so that the lighthouse could air out in the damp coastal environment. They also replaced and restored the tower’s historic metalwork and masonry, installed new windows, and repaired the lens rotating mechanism. The interior and exterior of the lighthouse were repainted and the original wood floor of the workroom was uncovered and reconditioned. The lighthouse has been returned as much as possible to the way it would have looked in 1894. It was open again after two years on June 8, 2013, when the OPRD welcomed a group of nearly 100 supporters to Heceta Head State Scenic Viewpoint to celebrate the reopening.
Street Art in Texarkana
Arkansas Simple street art that may be missed by some is often fun to capture. I chose to leave this kitty cat three legged as it is part of the charm of it on this abandoned building in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas.
Ritchie Grocery Building
The Ritchie Grocery Building is a historic commercial building at Front and Olive Streets in Texarkana, Arkansas. It is a two-story brick and masonry building with a flat roof and a parapet along the main facade. It was built in 1894 by Francis Mullins, owner of the Texas Produce Company, the first major grocery wholesaler in the city, founded in 1884. It is the only surviving Romanesque Revival building in downtown Texarkana, and has been owned by the Ritchie Grocery Company since 1926.
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
Fireworks!
Fireworks over Devil's Lake in Otis Oregon are put on by the Devil's Lake Neighborhood Association and are quite a treat to watch.
Colorful Fireworks
Fireworks over Devil's Lake in Otis Oregon are put on by the Devil's Lake Neighborhood Association and are quite a treat to watch.
Fireworks over Devil's Lake
Fireworks over Devil's Lake in Otis Oregon are put on by the Devil's Lake Neighborhood Association and are quite a treat to watch.
Milky Way over Mt. Rainier
Summer nights are best for capturing the Milky Way. The Milky Way Galaxy is just one of hundreds of billions of galaxies that populate our universe. Our galaxy's name - the Milky Way - is a translation from the Latin "Via Lactea" which is derived from the Greek word "Kiklios Galaxios" which means milky circle. If you go to a dark sky location, the plane of the Milky Way appears as a swath of light across the night sky. There is a Greek myth for the origin of the Milky Way. That is that the baby Heracles is brought by Zeus to Hera to drink her milk so he could become immortal and the Milky Way is nothing more than spilt milk.
It was the Greek Democritus (460-370BC) who first claimed that the Milky Way consisted of distant stars. William Herschel in 1785 made the first map of the Milky Way. Herschel was the first to study and measure the distribution of stars in space. He counted the stars he could see and concluded that the stars were grouped into a huge disk formation and he was right.
Starry Reflections
Reflections at Tipsoo Lake on a warm summer night. The Milky Way Galaxy is just one of hundreds of billions of galaxies that populate our universe. Our galaxy's name - the Milky Way - is a translation from the Latin "Via Lactea" which is derived from the Greek word "Kiklios Galaxios" which means milky circle. If you go to a dark sky location, the plane of the Milky Way appears as a swath of light across the night sky. There is a Greek myth for the origin of the Milky Way. That is that the baby Heracles is brought by Zeus to Hera to drink her milk so he could become immortal and the Milky Way is nothing more than spilt milk.
It was the Greek Democritus (460-370BC) who first claimed that the Milky Way consisted of distant stars. William Herschel in 1785 made the first map of the Milky Way. Herschel was the first to study and measure the distribution of stars in space. He counted the stars he could see and concluded that the stars were grouped into a huge disk formation and he was right.
Aurora at Twilight
My first shot of Miss Aurora. She began her dance slowly and I loved that my camera caught the last of the twilight.
The Aurora Dance
This really captures my memories of her dances. Electric. Ever changing and amazing.
A night to remember on Lofoten
There is not much processing in this image. I cloned out some photogs and some lights. This is how I’ll remember this night.
Aurora Reflections
After taking a pause to breathe and to enjoy the lights, I searched for ways to get Miss Aurora in reflections.
Aurora in Monochrome
I decided to go monochrome for this shot so I could bring out the cool patterns. The color image of this is different shades of green. So monochrome worked here.
Aurora Borealis over the Ocean
One of my last shots of lady Aurora’s dance. As she started to fade, the skies went almost all green.
Miss Aurora's Soft Dance
We were lucky enough to get three nights of Miss Aurora's dancing. Each night was unique and beautiful. This is a capture from the second night as the sun set.
Last of the Sunglow with Aurora
The last of the sun glow was slightly visible, but the camera does a better job of picking that up. Her dance here was visible through my live view screen. She was that bright.
Aurora Swirls
As the night progressed, she gave us incredible formations. I have so many different variations; however, I liked this best. The ocean swirls echo the sky nicely.
Magical Aurora
It’s hard to believe that we were so lucky to get spectacular conditions. We moved locations after we all had gotten our fill at the first location. Nathaniel knew of this great little cove with this cool little stream.
Aurora's Last Dance
This is probably my favorite Aurora shot from my trip to Lofoten. I love the abandoned house and as the sun went down I thought about ways to capture it in my comp. Miss Aurora took care of that for us.
Nathaniel Smalley suggested we go set up by the ocean and play with the reflections and the cool rocks as our foreground element. One my new friends was the one who sensed the beginning of her dance each night we saw Miss Aurora. That night was no different.
Miss Aurora made herself known and we all scrambled back up the hill to capture her and the cool house. Such a fun night!
Aurora Star Trails
The first night we chased Miss Aurora while on Lofoten, I joked that I was going to start a shooting star trails. That brought her out quick. On this last night, she was very faint at the end of her brief dance. As we waited, I did a half hour of trails and as I processed, I saw that she did dance for us!
Akershus Fortress and Oslo Harbor
Sheen, Donna and I walked the Oslo harbor. We had to take a few more shots. :) This is the Akershus Fortress.
Akershus Fortress
A close up of the Akershus Fortress. This was built in the 1290s to protect Oslo. It’s been used as a prison, as a royal palace and now, the eastern portion houses the Norwegian Ministry of Defense.
Oslo Water Fountain
This water fountain in Oslo changed colors and was fun to capture.
St. John's Bridge at Blue Hour
The photogenic St. John's Bridge was designed by internationally renowned engineer David B. Steinman and Holton D. Robinson, of New York, the St. John's Bridge was the longest suspension-type bridge west of the Mississippi River at the time of construction. It is the only major highway suspension bridge in the Willamette Valley and one of only three major highway suspension bridges in Oregon.