Cannon Beach, Oregon

Probably one of the most breath taking sights I have ever photographed. Love the Oregon Coast.

THE JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION

Dan Eldon was such a pioneer in the area of journaling. This post is dedicated to an amazing book of Dan's personal journals published after his tragic death. Following are some words written by his mother, taken from the introduction of THE JOURNALS OF DAN ELDON. 

 "My son, Dan Eldon, a Reuters Photographer, was stoned to death in Somalia in July 1993 by a mob reacting to the United Nations bombing raid on the suspected headquarters of General Mohammed Farah Aidid. Only twenty-two when he died, Dan had already achieved prominence for his work as a war photographer. But his photographs told only half the story. The other half lay hidden away in seventeen black-bound journals filled with collages, drawings, writings, and photographs."

    Dan's actual journals have been on exhibit throughout the world. It would be worth your while to check this book out.I treasure it.

A Walk Along Puget Sound

Aspen

One summer's day, we were driving through the winding roads leading into Aspen Colorado. I looked through my side window and noticed the amazingly beautiful sun light shining through the trunks of a forest full of Aspen Trees. The road was a dangerous place to stop a vehicle, so time was of the essence. I quickly pointed my camera through the open window, took two shots, and this is what developed.

CHARLESTON HARBOR SAIL SCHOOL

While staying on my sister's boat in Charleston this past summer, came across a Sail Boat School. Loved how the tiny sail boats were lined up in order by their number. The repetition made for a nice shot. A warm image for a winter's day. Looking forward to visiting Charleston again soon.

RAINCOATS ON A SUNNY DAY

The guest entrance at Middle Beach Lodge on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. One of my more straight forward yet favorite photos. Due to the abundance of rain in the area, many days this entrance is empty and void of any raincoats or galoshes. But this particular afternoon, not a single cloud in the sky. The raincoats and galoshes were lined up neatly in a row. A great photo opportunity.

More Fun after the Journal is Complete

Journal page made from "goodies" I found while traveling

Journal Paper designed from throw away part of Polaroid Transfers....Europe Photos

Collage made from travel photos of Paris

Once my journals are made, I have the fun of filling them up with my life. I seem to do better with images rather than words, so I concentrate on making collages out of travel photos. I love to make Polaroid Transfers and  design papers for the inside of my journal covers. The paper pictured above is one that I designed using copies of the unused portion of the Polaroid Transfers(the part you usually throw away). I then assemble the photos into grids and shrink them down to tiny size, just suitable for the journals. This is my personal favorite, because it reminds me of so many fun trips.