A most special child of mine graces the stage in her summer recital with movement as extraordinary as the 'person' she is... For the protection of privacy the photo selection expresses but does not entirely show the full beauty of her remarkable dancing talents. And, yes, I am truly guilty of being a 'prideful' father...

The entire norther Arizona 'Rim' country is what I find is the most beautiful part of state to me... These are a few selected photos I liked showing how incredibly diverse and magnificent our state is...

Like most aspects of my life, 'balance' is a fleeting theme. Though I am trying to reach what seems 'unobtainable' I continue to walk in this direction...

Recent travels lead to more photography which is truly my passion... Art and the constant look for different 'media' for expression is fun, relaxing and takes me away from the serious concentration of my time with 'medicine.' Truly, if I live long enough, I really want to work more positively along the efforts of living my true passions in the life remaining... For anyone who views this blog, the intent of sharing myself, the vision of the photos from this glorious planet are hopefully bringing a moment of introspection, relaxation, and express myself...

A recent visit to the mid-California wine country in San Luis Obispo County left us with memorable moments for our 16th wedding anniversary... Near Cayucos, is a small community of Harmony. On our 1st anniversary we had visited a glass-blowers venue there by the name of Radke. Little did we know, that the 'defect' treasure we purchased for $17 would now cost you between $150-250! Radke (I believe the name is correct) is now located in Templeton, California. One day we hope to have the time to see his gallery there...

On Highway 46 off the coastal highway inland toward Paso Robles we found our timing superb as they had received considerable rain leading to green that was breathtaking!

Then, back to the coastal area just south of Big Sur... And, then, the incomparable Morro Bay area. Great seafood. Better than average wines... And wonderous road time doing what we so love to do...just soak in all the scenery. Finally, a final evening meal and the beautiful little table flowers, listening to live music at the Otter Inn. We certainly would like to spend more time in this area but 2 1/2 days was all we could do...

I wanted to speak of Oregon...this evening, with 2008 now history and setting sites to new and unknown changes for the future, I can sit and look upon the sites of beauty of Oregon to settle my soul... With camera in hand, I could drive, walk, climb, or, just sit in so many places to smell the ocean, gaze upon the colors, feel the cool of the air and the warmth of the sun upon my face... it feels like a kindred spirit whose gentle hand has rested upon my shoulder and quietly calls to me to return. Color is everywhere, different greens than your mind's most distinguishing eye could ever capture... a fullness of verdure, a kaleidoscope of landscape and a place which can easily overwhelm you by its the beauty...

And, of course, one cannot know the Oregon coast without knowledge of one of the world's most beautiful, most spectacular lighthouses... Cape Heceta Head Lighthouse and this view is visited annually by thousands. This particular picture I shot a couple year's ago and gave to my eldest son and his wife as a gift...he, too, loves the ocean!

This photo looks to me like a mural inspired by Ernest Hemingway's story of, 'The Old Man and the Sea.' Notice the 'exit' air vent in the center

South of Lincoln City, Oregon, local artists display of the flat walls of otherwise 'boring' buildings drawing many to gaze upon the majesty of these paintings in seaside towns. This particular one was incredibly beautiful and if you look carefully to the right you will see a pipe which carries rain water off the roof. Just below the orange 'sphere' you will note a plant growing from the top of this pipe!

This particular bridge is outside of Newport, Oregon...absolutely beautiful taken as black and white and heralds the further beauty of the middle coastal region of the Oregon coastline.

Finally, one of our favorite hamburger shops outside of Portland is in a little community called Helvetia. On the ceiling of this restaurant are ballcaps from all over the world tacked up making this colorful site. I took this picture at one of the all wooden benches we ate at while checking out all the memorabilia in the shop.

We're looking forward to another trip to Oregon...one of our most favorite places to visit.