
on the grounds of the Iolani Palace, Honolulu

a little boy spots the camera at a wedding

A group of teen girls celebrate the last light of day.

on Oahu, Hawaii

on the shores of Oahu

The people listen. On the island of Oahu.

at a basement bar/restaurant in St Louis, MO

on Waikiki Beach

and the rest of his fingers too.

On the steps of the Iolani Palace, Honolulu

Tourists picnic near the Iolani Palace in Honolulu.

planning her visit to the Washington DC Newseum

at her Aunt's wedding

Storm clouds form behind the backs of happy looking tourists at the Newseum, dedicated to the 1st Amendment and Freedom of Expression

at the exhibition of all Pultizer Prize winning photographs at the Newseum in Washington DC. (Pictured photos copyright of their respective holders.)

Step right up there, little lady. In Madrid, NM.

Young teens on the streets of Trinidad, Colorado

on the streets of Trinidad, Colorado

at a small Chinese restaurant (Pueblo, CO)

I saw this scary and intimidating scene at a painting class being held in Colorado. "Open Carry" makes sure no one criticizes your artwork.

A woman watches a video presentation of sculptor Theo Jansen's Strandbeest at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Sculptor Theo Jansen "watches" this family photo unfold in front of a portrait of him and his strandbeest.

at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago

Happy (Belated) Birthday to one of our best friends. (At the MoCA in Chicago).

A man works alone at the piano in a studio in the Chicago Cultural Center.

She seems sort of resigned to the idea.

One little girl notices me and my camera.

A paper airplane provides the perfect toy after a wedding.

My favorite part of this shot are her eyelashes.

No need to call the cops though.

Not your average street; not your average town.


Verde Cocina in Portland, OR

to Keep Portland Weird

It appears that this gentleman has been left out of our financial system.

Some may not know that Portland is typically beautiful in the summer: perfect for a little lunchtime reading in this waterfront garden.

I'm not sure what has this guy's and his dog's attention.

Why yes, I am. This precious little one was so cute, I couldn't stop taking pictures of her, but I'll limit the upload to 3.

This precious little girl was so cute I couldn't stop taking pictures of her.

I think some fell.

What a doll. She reminds me of the paintings in the movie "Big Eyes".

Judgement call... I don't know for sure the guy is a hipster. He sort of looks like every guy in Portland except that tie throws me off.


The lovely Willamette River flowing through Portland makes a great backdrop to noon time chat.


Heard only by him, this guy rocks out.

A boy surveys the rushing waters of Jemez Springs, NM below.

A lava rock perch provides the perfect lookout spot for this young boy on the Hawaiian island of Lanai. (Feb 2003)

Just a stroll (down memory lane)

Patiently waiting for his uncle to take him out fishing.

On Avila Beach, California

And it was.

and I'm doing my homework.

At weddings, most eyes are on the bride as she comes down the aisle. I like to watch the groom.

on Waikiki Beach

on Martha's Vineyard