Just Pictures

Monday, July 25, 2005

Monday, July 18, 2005

I still remember when I took this picture several years ago. It was taken within minutes of my arrival at the Grand Canyon for the first time. It was in December and right before sunset. Although I had traveled all over the west, spent time in the Alps in Europe and seen the sites in Asia I was not ready for the Grand Canyon.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Pacific Tree Frog

Pacific Tree Frog on a dahlia.

Monday, July 11, 2005

Red Gladiola

A beautiful red gladiola in my yard.

Monday, July 04, 2005

Western Columbine

I took this picture of a Western Columbine(Aquilegia formosa) on the 4th of July. Almost looks like fireworks doesn't it?

Western Columbine

Saturday, July 02, 2005

Another Tiger Lily

Wednesday, June 29, 2005

Tiger Lily

A little late this year but the Tiger Lilys are blooming.

Tiger Lily

Sunday, June 26, 2005

Jumping Spider

Another picture from Gabe. He is doing some really nice work. This picture was taken with a macro lens he constructed himself out of old optics that he had. Once again, really good job Gabe.
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Jumping Spider

Thursday, June 23, 2005

Night Life

Another picture by my nephew Gabe. I really like this one.

Cats

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Indian Pipe

Indian Pipe

Indian Pipe is a saprophyte:

any plant that depends on dead plant or animal tissue for a source of nutrition and metabolic energy, e.g., most fungi (molds) and a few flowering plants, such as Indian pipe and some orchids. Most saprophytes do not produce chlorophyll and therefore do not photosynthesize; they are thus dependent on the food energy they absorb from the decaying tissues, which they help to break down.

Saturday, June 18, 2005

Old Building

I have always loved the subtle colors of the old autochrome process.(see Autochromes from WWI) I have attempted to duplicate that here. Be sure and click on the picture for a larger image. The original was a 2 1/4 transparency taken in NW Portland. Technique available on request.