While driving from New Jersey to New York, a break in the obstructions preventing a look at this skyline appeared. I quickly lifted my camera and shot.

While at the Bronx Zoo, we saw many exotic animals but when we saw this little bunny out on some grass, I got one of my favorite shots.

Patterson Falls, New Jersey

 

Bracing my camera against a metal rail on a footbridge, I managed to get a slow exposure with little shake. 

Bronx Zoo

I like the thoughtful intelligence that seems apparent.



Sitting in the shadows, he seems to be contemplating the universe.

I am amazed at how beautiful and powerful the gorilla is, even when it is walking away.

After those people stop staring, I'm going to run, jump, swing from the branches and do flips.

New York City

One of the more exciting things to see in New York was the, still under construction, Freedom Tower, an amazing building, standing tall above the skyline, reminding us that we can rise from the dust, hold our heads high, and be a great nation.

What, in America, is more famous than the Statue of Liberty? While riding on a Stanton Island ferry I got this shot of the statue and a second ferry at sunset.

Being in New York was as exciting as being in some famous old European country. There is so much to look at. Over several decades I had seen many scenes of New York in movies and television shows, but never felt that I would actually go visit. Walking around and seeing the famous sights was such a thrill. That goes also for seeing the New York Stock Exchange.

As we were walking toward Stanton Ferry and crossing a street, I glanced up to see the new Freedom Tower. I stepped back a few steps to take a couple of shots. Satisfied that I had gotten the shot I wanted, I looked around to see that I was blocking traffic. The driver didn't even honk.

I found many buildings in New York to be fascinating and beautiful.

The sign in the foreground caught my eye so I decided to use it in this cityscape. While the message of the sign may be insulting to all the beautiful blonds, I did find it funny. You may want to click on the picture to enlarge it enough to read the sign.

Arch in Grand Central Station, New York.

Shooting from the hip allowed me to get a low angle of these girls reviewing the photos they had just taken. Of course they are using a Canon.

On almost every turn there was something fascinating to see in New York City. This view of the Chrysler Building was one of my favorite.

Walking through Central Park in New York, one of my grandsons spotted this dragon fly resting on this sculpted appearing twig. I managed to get this shot before it bugged out of there.

After a few failed attempts to get a decent shot of a dragon fly, I was able to capture this while in enjoying a visit to the Bronx Zoo with my daughter and grandsons.

While at the Bronx Zoo with my daughter and her family, and while walking across a footbridge, we came across these turtles sunning on a log.

Inspiration is often as close as the front yard. These July Berries caught my eye, then with a little Photoshop magic...

Garden of the Gods

During our visit to Colorado Springs, Colorado we visited Garden of the Gods. It is a spectacular sight. It was a beautifully sunny day with snow on the ground.

While on vacation in the Caribbean, at St. Lucia I was taking a photo of this wall. As this woman walked by with her man, I noticed that her towel, tan and clothing would enhance the image I was attempting to capture. She agreed to lean against the wall. The shots without her, were just plain.

Back Yard Humming Bird

With several failed attempts to attract humming birds with purchased nectars, I decided to make my own. The home made nectar did the job, bringing several birds to our yard.

Young, Loud & Cool

This boy, floating over the sand, was having fun with his parents on the beach. His expression of joy in his young life caught my attention with a resultant shot from the hip.

Majestic in flight

These three eagle pictures were taken when Teri and I were visiting Birch Bay and staying at the Sandcastle Inn.  That is a very relaxing bay and we always look forward to seeing the eagles.

Majestic

Bald Eagles at Birch Bay, Washington

Pond in the old golf course.

While looking for an eagle nest with fledglings, I came across this pond in an abandoned golf course.

Old Columbia River Highway

Columbia River Highway

I love the old Columbia River Highway with it's dense foilage and beauty.

Frog does the Dew

While working out in the garden on a hot day, this little green frog hopped over to enjoy the cool of my soda. The frog stayed put each time I picked up the can for a drink, letting me place it back next to her, snuggling back up to it. Once the can was empty and warmed, she hopped away, having had a cool respite.

Portland under the big blue.

A few months ago I took a photo of Portland on a cloudy day.  It is beautiful whether cloudy or sunny and this shot gives the contrast of a blue sky day.

I never tire of taking pictures of flowers, a true gift of nature.

Disney offers wonderful photographic opportunities.

While visiting Disneyland and having a fantastic time with family, I was sure to take some time just for me and my camera. Of course I took several typical Disney pictures showing the magic and fun times had by all of us. However, for me some of the best attractions are the wonderful structures built as backdrops. These five shots are, photographically, examples of much of what I find fascinating about the park.

Portland Under Clouds

 Portland is a grand city, having much character, being more than buildings, abounding with people following their own drummer.

Your All My Slaves

As I was parked in a location to take some pictures of a waterfall, I looked over the edge of the road embankment and saw this wall of an old building foundation covered in graffiti.

Looking at and taking care of flowers speaks to the soul.

There is little in this world having the natural beauty of a flower, being no exception is this azalea in my garden. 

Bridges of Portland

After several angles taken of this bridge I settled on this closeup of the lift structure.

While taking pictures of some of Portland's bridges, this train entered my frame, quickly focusing, carefully composing, shooting, triumphant.  Converted to B&W in Photoshop.

I have long liked the bridges of Portland. I hope to get some good and interesting shots of most of them.

Having procrastinated for about three years, I realized that the foliage was soon going to take away my opportunity to get a picture of this old Highway 30 bridge. It is at the intersection of Cornelius Pass Rd and Hwy 30. The growth of ivy and the weeping willow are perfect for the feel of the shot I was after.

As I drove to work each day I watched the progress of this new light rail bridge being built. On this particular morning, I chose to be late for work, so I could get this shot.

St. Johns Bridge, Oregon

The St. John's bridge is a beautiful Oregon land mark, and I have long wanted to photograph it. Over this past year I have created a growing file of pictues.. This one, in Black & White is one of my favorites.

Oregon is often wet but even then, there is so much beauty to be found.

Ghosts of Yesteryear

I had wanted to photograph the old Highway 30 bridge and to my surprise my camera picked up the ghosts of the bridges glory days. At least, that's my story.