Fan

I like this soft fan feel with the sharp line on the window sill.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande, fan, coolness, cool

Glowing lines

Look up and see what is above

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande, glowing_lines, shimmer

Shadow stretch

Shadows are incredible to work with. I enjoy "painting with shadows" to challenge the viewer to figure out what they are seeing.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande, shadows, shadow_figures

wood plank backdrop

Shape and contrast help to isolate this portrait

Location: Portraits

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande

Shadow portrait

Shadows create incredible opportunities to see a person or a scene differently.

Location: Portraits

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande,shadow portrait

Alleyway Window One

I love the colors and textures of these scene. There is a lot going on, but somehow it all blends.

Location: Portraits

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande,window portrait

Relaxed

I took this pictures for N. for a CD album she is putting together. Although she is not a professional model, she is a professional singer. She possesses the ability to look relaxed and not posed, which is essential to a successful portrait.

Location: Portraits

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande

Flower and peeling paint

Even in an alley way, the power of growth prevails. The paint peels off, but the flower is fresh.

Location: Union County

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande,flower and peeling paint

Door hinge illusion

This door is a playful reminder that alley art can be fun. This painting is part of the outside brickwork of the old Mamacitas.

Location: Union County

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande,Mamacitas,old Mamacitas

Back entrance of Foley Station

Wonderful care is shown with this sophisticated look at the back entrance to Foley Station/

Location: Union County

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande,Foley Station La Grande

Sac Annex fire escape

The creative ways of showing this fire escape are endless. It would take many days, many seasons, and many angles of light to fully capture this scene.

Location: Union County

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande,Sac Annex,Sac Annex fire escape,old fire escapes,metal fire escapes

Flower planter and chair

This scene is not France. Rather it is in the alley way outside of the Cock and Bull restaurant.

Location: Union County

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande,Cock and Bull

Seven Up sign

Simplicity of theme and color. How long this 7 Up sign has been in the back window of the Hideout is impossible to say.

Location: Union County

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande,7 Up sign, Seven Up sign,old 7 Up sign

Cubist window reflection

This reflection of the Union Pacific Train Station is formed in the uneven glass of a window at Bench Warmers. It takes a bit of time to adjust to this picture.

Location: Union County

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande,Bench Warmers La Grande,cubist reflections

Stairway behind the old Trop

A simple stairway, in its basic form, creates a rhythm and a memory of its own.

Location: Union County

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande,behind the old Trop,La Grande Tropidera

Brick wall whimsy

Wandering in the alleys of La Grande, I at first just saw color shapes, and then I made out this balloon and child. Who was the artist who took the time to share this small section of fun?

Location: Union County

Keywords: alleys, alleys of La Grande, bricks, brick_whimsy

Metal ladder and shadow

So much to see and compose. The juxtapositions are fun.

Location: Union County

Keywords: alleys,alleys of La Grande, ladders, metal_ladders, fire_escape