Banana Faces

Breakfast is my favorite meal and I love shredded wheat with a sliced banana. Yesterday morning my breakfast had many faces looking back at me.

When my wife saw me taking photos of my cereal bowl I think she wondered if I'm finally going over the edge. Then I told her it's because my banana has faces.  I hope I'm not losing it!

Colorful Tights

 

(Our 6 month old granddaughter)

 These legs have a life time of walking to do.

 

Coastal Foraging

Make Me Fly Daddy

 

Our son and grandson yesterday afternoon.  It was our youngest grandson's 2nd birthday celebration.

Basketweave Field

 

Yesterday while riding my motorcycle in the late afternoon I decided to stop at a field, which during the growing season is U-pick berry acreage.  Whenever I ride by this field I'm attracted to how the light from the setting sun hits these rows of woven stems revealing assorted textures.

A Sale was Made

 

Wednesday I stopped at a rest stop along the highway.  I noticed all the trucks flying by creating the rooster-tails of mist from the rain.  A wise older gentleman I know says that every time you see a truck on the road it means a sale was made. Being a salesman all my life I happen to like that saying. Selling something is usually the first spark in the economic flow of business. Maybe if we can get back to making things in this country we could get out of this financial situation we're in.

 

Downtown Light Grid

 

 

Columbia River Cove

 

(Just north of Woodland, WA.)

Squirrel Crossing

 

Nutty Narrows Bridge is a squirrel crossing that goes over the busy street in front of the public library in Longview, Washington. They take care of the squirrels in Longview. 

  

On the Road Again

 

Parking Lot Meeting

 

A breakfast meeting carried out into the parking lot. I wonder how much progress is made throughout the world in business and politics from impromptu parking lot meetings. 

Waiting Patiently

 

This was last fall when our youngest grandson was waiting for his baby sister to be born. His shadow helps give him that big brother look.

Portland Reflection

 

Yesterday afternoon one of our daughters had knee surgery. It wasn't at a hospital but a large new medical building that's part of the hospital. You can faintly see the hospital up on the right with cables running up to it. These are the cables for two trams that can shuttle people back and forth. I thought this reflection on the 16th floor was an interesting perspective of part of downtown.

 

 

Blue Asphalt Moment

Last night while adjusting another shot of the apple (below) in curves, the asphalt came out blue. I thought it added an interesting perspective.

By now the apple is gone and the gum will soon disappear. It's interesting how with a camera we're able to catch moments in time that will never happen again. And although the apple and the gum are not an example of a precious moment it does give one the thought to enjoy and make the most of each moment because it will never happen again.

Lonely Parking Lot Apple

 

When I got out of my car at one of my sales calls yesterday this apple was two parking stalls away. It caught my attention for some reason. It wasn't completely eaten and it was just tossed on the ground. Some detective work told me that is was left there very recently. There was no oxidation.

Building or Rocket Ship?

 

Smith Tower Apartments is a Vancouver, WA. landmark with unusual architecture. It's near the Columbia River and is visible when crossing the Interstate Bridge from Oregon on I-5.

 

Built in 1966, each retirement apartment must have a nice view.

Arches, Rectangles, Lines, Colors

 

(San Juan, Puerto Rico) 

Kelso Inn Motel Fading Away

 

An image of a fading motel from the past converted to B&W.

Twin Cascade Giants

 

A rare appearance of Mount Rainier on the left along with Mount St. Helens, as seen yesterday afternoon from the West Hills of Portland.

Evening Shadows

 

Last Saturday I posted some photos from a parking structure with sunlight entering concrete frames. This image was taken late yesterday from a different angle.

Precarious View

 

Within the last few weeks I've posted images from this spot on Hwy 101 south of Cannon Beach. Wednesday I rode by there again and stopped for a few shots. These three were sitting in what looks like a dangerous place. I thought I would post this familiar view again because they add a touch of drama.

The Mouth of the Columbia River

 

(Yesterday looking west above Astoria, OR)

I wonder what Lewis & Clark thought when they first reached the ocean and looked out on this vast expanse.

Tillamook Dairy

 

This was dinner time a little before 5 pm yesterday.

Wave Mania

German Toy

Sunday Morning

 

These four trees are more of my friends on my ride through the country to the jail. They have many faces and this is their early morning fog with drizzle face. There's something about fog. It adds an element of mystery with a touch of quiet loneliness.

Happy Valentines Day!

 

 (Mt. Jefferson as seen from Mt. Hood)

Hope you're feeling on top of the mountain today!

Entering Light

 

This is the view from where I park my motorcycle when I work at the jail. I'm always intrigued by how the light enters these concrete frames. I have many images of how this looks with various weather effects in each season. It rained most of the day yesterday so the pavement from cars coming in and out gives some reflection.

 

 

A parking structure can be a welcomed refuge for riders on two wheels.

Interesting Creation

Patriotic Canine

Life can sometimes feel like this...

 

This image is from the "Happiest Place on Earth", Disneyland. Happiness is dependent on external circumstances while joy is not. It's interesting that some people can have joy while going through the worst circumstances. Everyone has reason for joy. My prayer is that you have joy and peace in your life.

North Oregon Coast - Summer

 

A week ago last Friday I posted a photo of North Oregon Coast Wave Action. This image was taken in the summer from a spot nearby. These images show a couple of "faces" the coast has.

More from the Wetlands

 

  

Wetlands Wonders

Yesterday afternoon I went to a wildlife refuge to take some photos and have some fun with the sun. The sun has been making rare appearances these days, especially on weekends. Over the next few days I'll post more images.

Backyard Sunset

 

Divine light seen from our backyard deck a few years ago.

Tall Timber

 

On top of Bald Peak southwest of Portland - elevation 1629' 

Rest stop along Interstate 5