Who doesn’t enjoy a beautiful sunset. My favorite is blue and golden hour at the coast. It’s all about the way it lights up the mountains and the waves. I often capture my best work in these moments.
Stargazing is a fun way to connect with the universe. You feel grounded and no longer so big in the world. It also helps me feel connected with family members who have passed on and a sense of love I have for them. I am reminded just how little we understand of this world, but am blown away by the discoveries.
Many couples have opted to have their elopement or wedding pictures taken at Hug Point. Back in 2018, I photographed this cute couple Julia and Hank as part of the Let's Go Workshop. The way they looked at each other madly in love was what made this workshop unforgettable.
I simply love living near the coast, enjoying fresh ocean breezes and being in the shade of large trees. As a person who values these special places and the conservation of these properties, I am so thankful to have this opportunity to enjoy these lands with gorgeous views.
On the night of December 18, 1975, the vacated Playland Pier (known as the Barbary Coast for the previous few years before it went out of business) mysteriously burned down. It was the end of an era and forever changed the face of Coeur d'Alene's waterfront and City Beach.
Playland Pier offered a number of rides and attractions including (over it's tenure) a Merry-go-round, Ferris Wheel, bumper cars, miniature train, small roller coaster called the Hey-Day, revolving swing ride, Loop-o-plane and a penny arcade. Between Coeur d'Alene's history as a tourist and vacation destination and with the opening of Farragut Naval Training Station, Playland Pier became a hugely popular place.
Stretching along four miles of coastline in dense, temperate rainforest, Oswald West State Park has a beautifully secluded sandy beach and miles of trails leading to breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. This vast, scenic treasure is without a doubt one of the most spectacular parks in Oregon. Located two hours west of Portland on the north Oregon Coast, Oswald West State Park is popular with surfers, hikers and beach goers and has much to offer in the way of recreation.
A popular beach that’s alive with activity on any weekend or summer day, Short Sand Beach lies sheltered in a cove blanketed by forests and edged with volcanic basalt and sandstone cliffs characteristic of the Oregon coastline. Nicknamed “Shorty’s” by locals, the beach is just a half mile walk through the woods. From the main parking lot, walk under Highway 101, and down the trail, following the contours of Short Sand Creek through the forest. Cross the creek on a railroad-style bridge and you’ll find yourself at a beautiful picnic area overlooking the beach.
My grandparents loved Disneyland and Disney World. Here are some image that I found in my grandparents slides that show Disneyworld back in 1975
