Dufur, Oregon
I discovered Dufur about ten years ago. It was new to me, but the little town along Route 197 just south of The Dalles has a long history of agriculture, vintage cars, and those arid landscapes I have come to...
Dufur, Oregon
I discovered Dufur about ten years ago. It was new to me, but the little town along Route 197 just south of The Dalles has a long history of agriculture, vintage cars, and those arid landscapes I have come to...
The First Balsamroot of the Season
As promised, here is my first Balsamroot of the season. The Balsamroot is native to the Western US. In Oregon, it grows in the highlands of the dryer areas of the Eastern Columbia Gorge. Balsamroot Wildflower, Eastern Columbia Gorge, OregonI...
Pendleton or Bust
I have been to Pendleton twice. That is clearly too few times. It’s almost Spring, and in this year of the COVID pandemic I am experiencing wonderlust. It may be time for a third trip. I am building a page...
Pendleton or Bust
I have been to Pendleton, Oregon, exactly twice. That is clearly not enough. Pendleton, however, was my real gateway to Oregon when I moved there in 1991. All those years ago, I hit the Oregon boarder in a 1981 Ford...
Large Format
Large Format Large format is the Holy Grail of film photography. It’s elusive, mythological to all but the most devoted, and rare. When asked what camera to take along for a photo shoot, Ansel Adams replied “The biggest on you...
My Portland
Portland was my home from 1992 until 2015. These are my impressions of Oregon’s largest city. Under construction Caboose! ©2007 Gary L. Quay This one was just sitting pretty in NW Portland when Happened upon it. It deteriorated dramatically over...
Mt. Hood and Environs
Oregon’s tallest peak is a challenge for someone with a Prius, especially in prime, winter months. Most of the best places to view the mountain are along roads that require 4-wheel drive vehicles. Mount Hood, Oregon, June 2018 ©2018 Gary...
Cityscapes
As I said, Portland is an intensely beautiful city. This page is under construction. I will be adding new pictures and commentary in the coming weeks. Portland Across the Willamette River ©2010 Gary L. Quay Portland, Oregon, as seen...
Portland, Oregon
Portland. What can one say about Portland? Many things, of course. First, and foremost, it’s a beautiful city, especially when viewing downtown from across the Willamette River at night when the water is calm, and reflects the city lights like...