Burnham School (circa 1913) - West of Havre, MT
In the late summer of 2020, we decided to pack the pups in the truck and take a road trip from coastal Oregon to northern Montana. The contrast of this wide-open landscape to our mountainous home was mesmerizing and random structures standing alone high above the plains soon became a new obsession. Today, the remnants of these iconic landmarks stand on their last legs representing ghosts of days gone by.
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Details of Fresnel lens (135mm f/8)
Perched high above the often violent and perilous seas of the Pacific, Heceta Head offers one of the most picturesque lighthouses along the 363 mile Oregon coastline.
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Golden hour image taken at 400mm f/11
Winding down the serpentine Burnt Ranch Road, the Painted Hills unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Central Oregon is a geological gem. The unit is one of three within the monument spread throughout Wheeler and Grant Counties. The Painted Hills are considered one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon and it is easy to see why.
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Eiffel Tower & Abbey of Saint Germain des Prés - Shot from rooftops of 6th Arrondissement (200mm F/11 5sec ISO 100)
Paris, The City of Light, is a magical destination full of unparalleled history and architecture. Enchanting is the adjective that first comes to mind when describing this vastly historied jewel of Europe. Many books have been written detailing every museum and popular destination, but within this blog, I will share some lesser known gems in and around the arrondissements (neighborhoods) of this marvelous city.
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Upper Coquille River Falls
Oregon is truly a playground for the outdoor enthusiast and adventurer. The less populated and more rustic sibling of its Northern brother, Washington, Oregon boasts both the Cascade and Coast Ranges along with thousands of waterfalls and breathtaking coastlines extending just over 360 miles.
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Haleakalā Visitor Center (House of the Sun) Elev. 9,740 FT. (2,969 Meters)
Haleakalā is often associated with watching a magical sunrise above the clouds. Although this is a magnificent experience, visiting the summit of this volcano after the sun goes down opens a window to the heavens and garners an experience one will likely never forget.
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Plaza de San Francisco
Havana is a vibrant city that evokes vivid imagery of tropical surroundings, colorful cabarets and thirst quenching mojitos. This island capital city should be on your must see list should you find yourself in this part of the world!
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Bruges, Belgium
Bruges is one of the most picturesque cities in all of Europe - it consists of canals, cobblestone streets and some of the finest Medieval architecture anywhere to be found.
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Hungarian Parliament by Night
Should you find yourself in the Paris of the East for only two or three days, be sure to hit the highlights listed within!
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