Giant Sequoia

My first Giant Sequoia. Beautiful. Huge. Amazing trees. And these aren't anywhere near the biggest. They are closer to the California border. These are in the hills looking over Portland. Still huge amazing trees.

Downtown Portland and Mount Hood

First candidate for shot of the year. Downtown Portland with Mount Hood in the background from Washington Park in the hills above Portland. Yes, its a tourist shot but the locals tell me that Mount Hood often can't be seen in the distance. Beautiful day to go hiking and Michael and I covered a lot of ground taking advantage of chamber of commerce weather.

Fremont Street East

Stayed in downtown Vegas this trip so we got to visit areas that we haven't seen before, like Fremont Street East. A little more sketchy than the main thoroughfare but with some clubs with live bands that were interesting to visit.

Red Rocks means red, really red rocks

Outside of Las Vegas, near the Red Rocks Casino is the Red Rocks National Conservation Area. Been there a few times and enjoy my visit each time I go. I am always amazed at the colors. A wonderful area to visit.

Vegas and Violins?

To sell anything in Vegas you have to add a sex appeal, even when it is free. This is a Freemont Street free concert.

Vegas....It's All About the Bass

Yup, this is all about the musicality. Outside, free concert at the D Hotel on Freemont Street.

What did the Psychic know?

I wonder if the Psychic knew I was going to take this picture?