Tom, those surroundings (and companions!) are beautiful, but it must be said you make the most of your subjects. The photos you take are exquisite. There's always more there than just the scenery. You have a wonderful eye, and thanks for letting us see what you see through the lens.
The b/w waterfall has an Ansel Adams air about it--not as monumental, more foreground detail, but still a lovely study.
(pssst, Steph--that is Portland)
Were the Zmayhems in Portland, too?
Pretty sure the first 15-20 are San Francisco.
The black and white of the train station in SF is something I would frame.
Were the Zmayhems in Portland, too?
Well, I was, but just to steal all the serial commas.
I thought I heard weeping coming from Portland!
Poor writers, deprived of their extra commas!
It was a really lovely day. I adore showing off my part of the world. And it was photographing nicely today.
Well, I was, but just to steal all the serial commas.
Over my cold, dead laptop.
It was a nice day. Very autumn.
It's so strange to see roses so late in the year! Just gorgeous. And I love the shapes and plants in the Japanese garden, it's so dream-like. A little like what I always imagined the Shire in the LotR looking like.
They were indeed blooming really late, but they don't call it the Rose City for nothin'.