Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S

FIRE ON THE FORTH

Storm chasing across the South Dakota back country on July 4th was in and of itself an incredible experience (photo of the storm below), but upon returning to the cabin an old truck was already ablaze, with sounds of crackling and popping--almost as if fireworks were left in the front seat--filling the night sky.

In the distance the lighting from the storm lit up the sky as fire fighters from Waubay began to pull up.

Not only was the car on fire, but it had caught a large, dry field across the road on fire, too. Hardly any wind was present, surprisingly in retrospect because of the storm, so it never was out of control, but it did spread a considerably. 

Quite the show.

THE STORM IN THE DISTANCE

WAUBAY FIRE DEPARTMENT

DOWNTOWN PORTLAND IN TWO PARTS

“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” – Elliott Erwitt

Daytime in Downtown Portland

Evening in Downtown Portland


ANIMAL EXPOSURE

One of the first things new parents around Portland do is take their children to the Oregon Zoo, and while the zoo is a double edged sword in terms of child education vs. animal incarceration, it's still a worthwhile experience.

We started with a great breakfast at The Babica Hen in Dundee, and arrived at the Oregon Zoo at about 10:00am.

The bears were out, the cats were sleeping, and kids from the Boys and Girls Club were running about. 

Shot with Nikon D750  and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens