Central Oregon
I spent the a few days this week, up with my mom in central Oregon. She lives
by this abandoned train depot and when my dog woke me up to take her out
to the bathroom i saw the most amazing morning sky and grabbed my camera &
literally ran over to the station and captured as many images as i could in those
perfect dawn moments. They last for but a moment, but the sky being lit up by all
those incredible colors takes your breath away.
This is the only mountain range I know the name of, this one is Sisters.
When I was driving home I saw this amazing sight and again, was compelled to stop
and capture the raw beauty of the landscape. I love it's untamed, untouched perfection.
This is a spot along my drive back up to Mount Hood that I
see every time i go and without fail i yearn to stop and
photograph this spectacular site. Well yesterday
i decided to brave the small shoulder on the highway and stop!
It was well worth it!
Posted by Darcie Radtke at 11/27/2009 6:01 AM 
Categories: Personal
Tags: Portland Oregon photographer central oregon photographer
Categories: Personal
Tags: Portland Oregon photographer central oregon photographer
Hey Darcie! I'm glad to see some of your "nature" stuff. These are more like the photos that I enjoy taking the most. It is sometimes more gratifying for me to do these, because there isn't much I can do to manipulate the creation that I "capture", other than color effects, post-production. I love to do these types because I enjoy sharing with others, what they weren't there to see themselves, or from a perspective maybe they hadn't thought of, or seen from. This is far more gratifying to me than portraiture, (except when I get that "special" shot of a grandchild, or whomever!), maybe because I am "untrained". Good eye and keep working on these - you will be amazed at what you can come up with - especially when you make yourself stop and get that momentary shot, even though you don't think you have time, or as in the comment you made, the safety! I get SO bummed when I see something I want to capture, and haven't brought my camera along! I have never had a photography class or the likes, so for me it has always been trial and error, over time. I admire your work, and would like your input on some of my stuff some time. Keep up the expanding interest, and please keep showing us your new talents!! Deneen Martin (not sure if you remember who i am)
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