Spring Colors & PNW Beauty (Portland, Forest Grove: move, housing, suburb)

[KarlaT2]

I came back from my month long trip back home to Oregon a couple of weeks ago. Here are a couple of pictures of Oregon Gardens and Silvercreek Falls (both in Silverton area), and one of Port Orford taken on my trip down the coast. Absolutely loved Brookings. I want to move back home.

[illinoisboy]

Karla - We want MORE!

Beautiful pictures, everyone!

Only 11 1/2 more months until my next trip out there!

[deegers]

Hey,

Thought you guys might enjoy a beautiful day in the neighborhood....anyone like bungalows??

....guess who went to Portland for vacation?













I will be posting more fun pictures for you to enjoy later....

NOTE: Check out the skies on some of the photos. YES, my friends, that is fluffy white clouds, blue skies, and sunshine. It was awesome! But, I did have rainy gray days and I still loved it.

[deegers]

Here's some more of those beautiful skies in Portland

[deegers]

Did you know gray skies and slight rain make the best photo opportunities? Check these out...Portland's finest right in the neighborhood!
Can you tell I enjoyed my visit?

[deegers]

Did you think I was done yet???

Belmont/Hawthorne Street shops (Portland proper)....where there's a cute cafe every 10 feet!



The greatest cupcakes ever


My favorite place for unique burritos at Laughing Planet Cafe


Note the skies are gorgeous as you look down the street...did that for all you who wanted to see Portland's lighter days...


Adorable toy store


Yes, that is a clear sky in Portland


The Cat's Meow


Another shop in this beautiful building



Saw this and had to share

[deegers]

Laurelhurt Park also in Portland Proper...three blocks from the condo I stayed in. Did I tell you Zupan's Market was a block away? Ya, I didn't drive all week, I just walked there!

But, if you do live in this area of Portland, I think it's required for a resident to either own a Prius or a Suburu Outback...forgot take pictures of that.

Laurelhurst Park




This tree was gi-normous!






Beautiful pond, unfortunetely, it is having a terrible toxic algae bloom. That's why it's so green.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...s/DSC00396.jpg

[KarlaT2]

Nice pictures! I see you enjoyed your trip too. LOL.
My pictures are more out in the countyr. I have pictures of fields. I love wide open spaces. I'll post more later.
Love the bungalows.

[hymalaia]

hey, this is for "spring photos". It's clearly summer. j/k, I'm actually starting to see some autumn color. It's kind of depressing to see how fast these cycles go. Oh well. Good coverage of the Hawthorne area, very close to where I live. Portland has a nifty housing stock, doesn't it? Good colors. You are correct that cloudy days are good for photos. Personally I think it's better looking in general. The sun just tends to suck the color outta everything when it's not filtered through some clouds.

[mamh]

Karlar
Thanks for posting the pictures from Oregon Gardens..I volunteer in the gardens once a week and never get tired of walking there it on my way to the market garden..It seems it changes every week..
Thanks again....