Ever since returning from Europe I’ve had a dilemma: where to photograph? Having spent time in such beautiful places as Provence, Languedoc, Paris, Yorkshire, Budapest, etc., the terrain here in Portland seems bland. The villages of Europe have such lovely texture and color–from the warm yellow stone in Languedoc, to the reddish hues of Russillon,...
Hmmm. A few places come to mind.
-Mt. Angel
-Oaks Bottom
-Downtown Millwuakie (OR)
-Parts of Oregon City
-Various tall parking garages in Downtown Portland
Ever been to Leach Botanical Garden? I love it there. http://www.leachgarden.org/pages/history.php Their web site has no pictures, but here are some: http://www.flickr.com/photos/judyandpaul/2592039872/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shandra_lynn/2408459095/
Also, somewhere down near the river there are a bunch of abandoned buildings that have been taken over by graffiti artists. If you’re interested, I can get specifics from a friend who’s been there. http://www.flickr.com/photos/papertreasure/2313249511/
There are also lots of interesting spots (to me) along Highway 30 between the city and the bridge (abandoned buildings with foliage as the backdrop) – keep driving to Rainier and Scappoose and funky small-town Americana-ish buildings and structures abound. Oh, and then there’s downtown St. John’s too, which is its own little world.
That’s all : )
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