Obituary’s John Tardy @ Roseland (December 2022)

Posted on October 21st, 2024 under Oregon. Tags: concert photography, metal, Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens, Nikon Z 6II FX-Format Mirrorless Camera, obituary. Comments Off on Metal Monday

Esa Holopainen of Amorphis (September 2024)

Posted on October 7th, 2024 under Oregon. Tags: amorphis, concert photography, metal, Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens, Nikon Z 6II FX-Format Mirrorless Camera. Comments Off on Metal Monday

Mt. Howard butterfly (near Joseph, Oregon)

Posted on October 3rd, 2024 under Oregon. Tags: insects, Joseph, NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50 Z50. Comments Off on Happy Butterfly Day!

The Lodge @ Hot Lake Springs (La Grande, Oregon – July 31, 2024)

“Welcome to where time stands still
No one leaves and no one will…”
— Metallica

I booked this place because I thought hot springs after an 8+ hour drive would be nice to soak in. Also, the room I booked (Room 324) had a private bathroom, king bed, and was newly renovated. (Some of the other rooms have shared bathrooms and queen beds.) The place was great, even though very odd. We didn’t know it was a former sanatorium or any of its history until we got there. We also didn’t know that ours was the only room on third floor or that the third floor is (allegedly) haunted!

“Welcome to the 3rd floor
It’s a one way trip
Then they lock the door”
— Death Angel

A music video filmed here gives you an idea…

Posted on October 2nd, 2024 under Oregon. Tags: buildings, NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 6II FX-Format Mirrorless Camera. Comments Off on Hot Lake Springs

@DistanceFires

Today’s photo comes from just over a week ago at the Hawthorne Theatre in Portland. “Fires in the Distance” opened for Dark Tranquillity.

Posted on September 30th, 2024 under Oregon. Tags: concert photography, Fires in the Distance, metal, Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens, Nikon Z 6II FX-Format Mirrorless Camera. Comments Off on Metal Monday