The UK!

Photo by Benjamin Davies on Unsplash Hello there, fine folks. Today marks the embarkation of a big journey. For the next three-plus weeks, Emee and myself will be in the United Kingdom, specifically England and Scotland. This is a trip that we've wanted to do for quite some time. Three and half weeks seems like...

A reflection on my Ricohflex Dia TLR after two years, and my feelings about medium format in general

Unintentional double exposure. Rocky Butte, 30 May 2024. Ricohflex Dia/Ilford XP2 You may have noticed from my recent Mount Tabor , Rocky Butte, and Powell Butte posts that I've pulled out my Ricohflex Dia for these rides. I got my Diacord just about two years ago, when I wanted to finally get a "good" medium...

A Powell Butte Ramble, 7 June 2024

The Bantam on the open meadow atop Powell Butte, 7 June 2024. Ricohflex Dia TLR/Ilford XP2 I was on a roll. After hitting up Mount Tabor and Rocky Butte the week before, I decided to ride up to Powell Butte. This would nab me the Triple Crown of East Portland Buttes, a title I just...

A Rocky Butte Visit, 30 May 2024

The Bantam at Joseph Wood Hill Park, Rocky Butte, 30 May 2024. Pentax IQZoom 150SL (Espio 150SL)/Reto Amber 400 It was Thursday afternoon, and the weekend was going to be busy--I had two, count them two events I had to work, and in between that I hoped to squeeze in a wee bit of Pedalpalooza,...

REMINDER: Three Speed Get-Together Monday June 10

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A tiny Tabor trek, 27 May 2024

Reservoir No. 5 at Mount Tabor, 27 May 2024. Pentax IQZoom 150SL/Kodak Ultramax 400 Ah, Mount Tabor. The extinct volcanic cinder cone almost in my backyard, 636 feet (194 m) in elevation with about 400 feet of prominence over its surroundings. It's the most famous hill on the east side, and the most prominent one, too.1 Its...

A Tryon Creek Ramble, 26 May 2024

Unnamed bridge over unnamed creek, Tryon Creek State Park, 26 May 2024. Olympus OM-1n--OM Zuiko 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom--Kodak Portra 800 It was the Memorial Day long weekend here in the United States, and Emee's friend Nicole wanted to go on a hike with us. Where could we go? All the popular places out of town...