The Elevator

Oregon City Municipal Elevator

This is when I wish the day were cloudy to give me the even lighting since the direct sunlight makes the pictures too high of a contract, but since it is not raining, I can’t complain too much. I want to show you this elevator since it is unique, the only one in the United States and only four in the world.

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CHIHULY Garden and Glass

Persian Ceiling

I am still overwhelmed and speechless, so just enjoy the Chihuly Garden and Glass. Just a few words of warning, picture does not do any justice, you have to go and see it!

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One Rainy Day in Seattle

SeaTac Station

Last Friday was a furlough day for me, so I need to stay true to the motto – I got no pay, I go play. We decided to go to Seattle to see our newest family members and to see Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibition. It had been raining constantly while we were in Seattle, since we have webbed on our feet now, rain did not bother us too much. Here’s our journey three hours north of Portland.

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Ding....Ding..My New Toy

Vintage Trolley #514

After three years of hiatus (broken down trolley), I finally can get my hands dirty again with the lease of a vintage trolley from the City of Portland and Trimet. Today is the first orientation day of the trolley; the line is much shorter when we run again due to the construction of the Sellwood Bridge. We may not reach South Waterfront for a few years, and that’s just my estimate. The tunnel also needs some repair and we estimate that we can have revenue run after July fourth. On my initial assessment, this vintage trolley is smoother to operate and it feels heavier than what I used to operate. Overall it is a great day for me. I can’t wait.

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Happy Easter!

Happy Easter 2013

Happy Easter!
The sun is shining; the weather is nice and warm, but best of all – no rain insight. So, off we go to the same site we visited last week, this time a different photo opportunity arises. We also try the newest Street Car line to OMSI, just for the ride on a special Sunday – Easter Sunday. Hope you enjoy what we captured.

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Cherry Blossoms in the Hood

Cherry Blossoms in the Hood

I first noticed the cherry blossoms in this neighborhood last year, so when we passed by here a few days ago, I have to capture these short live flowers. This location is just less than two miles from where we live. So enjoy more cherry blossoms or Sakura in Japanese.

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Sakura - Portland Waterfront

Sakura - Portland Waterfront

When I looked through the front window of our bedroom, I saw frost on top of the car, I know the temperature is still freezing, but it only means one thing, that the threat of rain is gone. Arm with a hand warmer, we venture to Portland waterfront to capture the cherry bloom or Sakura in Japanese. In two weeks there will be a Japanese festival called Sakura Sunday, but I just want to capture it while the flowers are still fresh and almost fully bloom, who knows in two weeks what they will look like, I will try to come again, only if it’s not raining. I am not complaining.

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