Volkswagon Bug

I was photographing some fireman boots in Texas last week for a client in my friend's garage (yes, I know...how ghetto--I mean, "resourceful" of me). Anyway, she's got this awesome VW bug in her garage that just begged to be photographed. I love photographing old vintage things. Plus, the interior of the bug was this reddish color which made it even more fun and vibrant to shoot.

Yes, I enjoyed my time back in Texas. Thank you for asking. It was rainy and cold for most of the time I was there and everyone kept commenting on how strange the weather was and even mentioning that it was sunny the day before I got there. Uh huh.
I guess I brought some freaky weather with me from Washington.

Christmas is almost upon us!!

Choco Christmas Tree!

Portland After Dark

What do you do when you're on a dark bridge heading out of Portland and traffic's bumper to bumper? Whip out the camera, crank up the ISO (AKA "grain, grain, grain"), and start snapping, my friend. Yes, do whatever it takes to stave off the boredom of "parking lot traffic."

And wouldn't you know, traffic on the other side is always going faster than the side you're on. Hence, the mac truck whizzing past the window in the photo above.

It's just a law of nature that we all have to come to grips with.

I call this oh-so-sharp and fabulous work of art "Leaving Portland." Okay. So the quality's pretty crappy. But sometimes you just gotta snap a pic for your own sanity and therapy.

Leaving Portland. Ohhhh yes. That's what I'll be doing tomorrow evening. Leaving Portland and taking off for a much deserved time with family and friends in good 'ole Tejas. Thank you Lord!!! If I didn't get out every so often, I think I'd go crazy.

'Course I'll probably cry on the way back in...

Ah well. You win some you lose some. Give and take.

Christmastime

I love the Christmas season. I love the festive atmosphere, the lights, the mood...hot drinks & peppermint, gingerbread men. And ornaments. Oh how I love looking at ornaments. So many different kinds from fancy glittering pieces to the homemade. The season is full of creativity, color and smiles!

(on a sidenote...I'd normally take my reflection out of the ornaments but it's the Christmas season and who has time for that?!)