Date: September 26th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Autumn, Leaves, Oregon, Seasonal, Trees, USA.

Scarlet Oak looking like flames of fire, Autumn in Hillsboro OR

 

Date: September 22nd, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Elements, Oregon, Silhouettes, Trees, USA.

Deodar Cedar silhouette in this afternoon's sun shower

 

Date: September 21st, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Autumn, Oregon, Silhouettes, Sky, Storms, Sunset, Trees.

Sunset Spectacular! Hillsboro, OR

 

Date: August 31st, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: BC, Canada, Elements, Landscape, Silhouettes, Sky, sunrise, travel Canada, Trees.

Denman Island, BC Canada sunrise

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Denman Island, BC Canada sunrise and odd roll cloud

 

 

Date: August 23rd, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: blue, Design, Silhouettes, Sky, Trees, USA.

Jet stream backdrop, cedar branches

 

Date: August 16th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Animals, Landscape, Laos, Travel, Trees, Water.

Asian Elephant at Tad Sai Waterfalls, Luang Prabang, Laos

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Luang Prabang, Laos hotel balcony design

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Tad Sai Waterfalls near Luang Prabang, LaosTad Sai Waterfalls near Luang Prabang, LaosTad Sai Waterfalls near Luang Prabang, Laos

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Tad Sai Waterfalls near Luang Prabang, Laos

 

Date: August 15th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Elements, Green, Landscape, Laos, Seasonal, Travel, Trees, Water.

Kuang Si Falls, flooded due to rainy season, near Luang Prabang, Laos

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Kuang Si Falls, flooded due to rainy season, near Luang Prabang, Laos Kuang Si Falls, flooded due to rainy season, near Luang Prabang, Laos

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Kuang Si Falls, flooded due to rainy season, near Luang Prabang, Laos

 

Date: August 13th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Elements, Green, Landscape, Laos, Leaves, Mountains, Seasonal, Summer, Travel, Trees.

Evening walk, Vang Vieng, Laos

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Vang Vieng, Laos hotel room view of the misty limestone Karst Hills and the Nam Song River

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Vang Vieng, Laos hotel room view of the misty limestone Karst Hills and the Nam Song River Vang Vieng, Laos hotel room view of the misty limestone Karst Hills and the Nam Song River

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Vang Vieng, Laos - misty limestone Karst hills

 

Date: August 10th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Cultures, Design, Historic significance, Landscape, Laos, Series, Travel, Trees, Unusual Interest.

Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning “Spirit City”, the park contains over 200 reinforced concrete statues created by priest-shaman Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat, started in 1958 with the intention to integrate Hinduism and Buddhism.

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Monks at Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

 

Date: August 9th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Architecture, City Streets, Cultures, Design, Historic significance, Landscape, Laos, Travel, Trees.

Rainbow ties on Fig tree branch, Buddha scultptures, Pha That Luang temple groundsPha That Luang Buddhist temple grounds, Vientiane, Laos

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Buddha scultptures around Fig tree, Pha That Luang temple grounds, VientianeBuddha shrine, Pha That Luang temple grounds, Vientiane

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Dragonflies at the Pha That Luang Buddhist temple, Vientiane, Laos

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Pha That Luang Buddhist stupa temple, Vientiane, Laos Pha That Luang Buddhist stupa temple, Vientiane, Laos Pha That Luang Buddhist temple, Vientiane, Laos

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Wat Inpeng, one of many Buddhist temples in Vientiane Laos

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Seven dragons on each side of main gate, Wat Inpeng temple, Vientiane LaosNang Talani Temple of Buddhist teachings, Vientiane, LaosVientiane, Laos temple entranceOne of many Buddhist temples in Vientiane Laos

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Nang Talani Temple of Buddhist teachings, gate decor, Vientiane Laos

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Wat Inpeng temple detail, Vientiane Laos

 

Date: August 8th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Cultures, Design, Historic significance, Laos, Travel, Trees, Unusual Interest.

Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang templeVientiane, Laos – carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple

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Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple

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Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple

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Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple

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Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple

 

Date: August 7th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Architecture, China, City Streets, Cultures, Design, Travel, Trees.

Kunming side street, Hunan Province, ChinaKunming side streets, Hunan Province, China

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Kunming, Hunan Province, ChinaKunming, Hunan Province, China

 

Date: July 31st, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Architecture, China, conservation, Cultures, Design, Green, Historic significance, Landscape, Leaves, Mountains, Series, Summer, Travel, Trees.

Landscape seen from a turret on The Great Wall near Bejing, China

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The Great Wall near Bejing, ChinaThe Great Wall of China – portion near Bejing that has been rebuilt since its original construction during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).

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The Great Wall landscape near Bejing, China The Great Wall landscape near Bejing, China The Great Wall near Bejing, China

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The Great Wall landscape near Bejing, China

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Elm tree, The Great Wall of China Preserving part of the original construction on The Great Wall near Bejing, China

 

Date: July 28th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: China, City Streets, Cultures, food, Insects, Seasonal, Summer, Travel, Trees, Unusual Interest.

Cicada flies, abundant in China, are caught as food, using a long pole with a sticky end.Cicada flies, abundant in China during Summer, are caught as food, using a long pole with a sticky end.

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Cicada flies, abundant in China during Summer, are caught as food, using a long pole with a sticky end. Cicada flies, abundant in China, are caught as food, using a long pole with a sticky end.

 

Date: July 24th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Architecture, China, City Streets, Cultures, Landscape, Seasonal, Summer, Travel, Trees.

View from our son's apartment building in Zibo, China
For two amazing weeks we visited our oldest son, Adrian, where he lives and teaches in Zibo, China. Probably the best vacation we’ve ever had  — lots of walking, motorcycles, buses, taxis, trains and planes. Incredible!

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Zibo, China side street Zibo, China side street

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