Curves

What is it? A bit abstract, I admit. Curved metal from the ornamental piece atop a chain-link fence gate. They must have been all the rage of home fashion at one point. They're everywhere in our neighborhood.

Pumpkin Garage

In lieu of pumpkins, at Halloween I give you a festive orange garage from the neighborhood. Some people just aren't afraid to be noticed.

Bronzed Leaf

Autumn -- when nature bronzes itself as if to preserve the memory of spring and summer.

VW

I'm a sucker for car ornaments. I went out photo-walking to take pictures of fall foilage--and came back with this. Guess I got sidetracked.

Fence Decay

Urban decay both fascinates and bums me. Odd how there can be scenes like this, and a house across the street with an immaculate lawn and flowers--like a neatly trimmed personal oasis for some city dweller.

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Fenced America

A shot from a neighbor's yard as I was out photo-walking this weekend. This blog isn't about politics, but this image could make a strong statement for those who oppose building a fence between the U.S. and Mexico.

Tree Abstraction

Tree shadow on the wall.

Orange Pod

Colorful orange pod thingys in a stranger's yard.

"What are they?" I ask as a conversation starter.

"Weeds," he responds.

And that's the end of that story.

Sauvie Bridge

View of a new bridge leading to Sauvie Island north of Portland -- such a happy, scenic place full of farmland and open spaces.

Jag Hoodie

Hood ornament from a Jaguar. Why don't cars generally have hood ornaments any more? Aerodynamics?

October Rose

I was surprised to see roses in such perfect bloom as late as October (almost November already).

Fence and Shadow

A study in light, lines, angles and depth.

Flower with a Golden Wreath

Something happy to start your week off with. Looks kinda like a tiny tennis ball with a wreath of leaves.

Anyone know what kind of flower this is?

Ice Machine at Sunset

Outside a convenience store down the street.

Pumpkin

A tribute to all things pumpkin. Somehow, in the midst of herding two mischievous toddlers and two young boys, my wife and I were able to find half a second to enjoy our trip to a local farm. Brought back some smallish pumpkins as trophies of our venture.

Along the Sidewalk

View along the sidewalk. Not sure what's so special about it. I just liked the feel and intersection of lines and shapes.

Fence Leaf

A brave leaf sticking out of the fence.

When Pigs Fly

Rooftop ornament from the neighborhood. Insert your own pig joke here.

SE 77th

SE 77th is leaning particularly south.

Sidewalk Oak

That time of year when ya wanna rake some leaves into a huge pile and jump in 'em.

Golden Delicious

A crisp autumn day made happier with an apple tasting festival. Had no idea there were so many varieties of apples, but was glad to discover the "Elstar"--by far our favorite. Evidently, it was everyone else's favorite, too. There were none left for us to purchase.

(The apples in this photo aren't Elstars.)

Cold Surf

It's a dedicated surfer who goes out on a day like this.

Choctoberfest - Crossmark on KATU

Piles of chocolate. Promo shot for my wife's latest article on website for KATU television.

Maple Veins

Crisp lines of a red maple lit by an autumn sunset.

Beach Boy

Not a care in the world. Just sand and sea.

Loading

The side of a parked train.

Bakery

From a cafe nearby. They make some incredible chocolate espresso cookies.

Flag in the Sky

Looking up from Starbucks at Pioneer Square in downtown Portland.

Oink Oink Here

A round of "Old MacDonald" in the park. I think this woman will kill me if she ever sees this photo. Happy Friday.

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Numbers from a telephone pole.