Giving it a shot...: July 3, 2010

July 3, 2010

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Vista House

View of vista house from the Portland Women's Forum lookout. It finally stopped raining, so I took a ride down the gorge. Seems everyone else had the same idea. I shot this same scene almost 7 months ago. I couldn't resist trying it again with the new lens in a different season. Standing there takes your breath away no matter which season!

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HeleneJuly 3, 2010 at 8:06 PM
Such a huge view...really beautiful!!!
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DijeaJuly 3, 2010 at 9:09 PM
Gorgeous.
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Ken WorleyJuly 4, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Yes, it is very breath taking. Good job.
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Prettypics123July 4, 2010 at 4:36 PM
Great shot! Would love to visit there and see the views from those windows.
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toledonativeJuly 4, 2010 at 5:03 PM
Ooooh! That's gorgeous! What beautiful sights you have out there!
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Mike SimmonsJuly 4, 2010 at 7:07 PM
Nice shot Yolanda! I haven't made it to that spot yet. Great view!
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ClytieJuly 5, 2010 at 9:26 AM
I've always loved different views of the Vista House. This is a beauty!
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j.p.July 5, 2010 at 1:19 PM
One of my favorite places! Great shot.
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Andrey DorokhovJuly 13, 2010 at 4:39 AM
Spectacular view!
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A New Year

Back in November, 2009, I promised myself that I would give this a shot until the first of the new year. Here it is a new decade. I was hoping to improve my skills by having a photo daily. Looking back over the past few months, I believe that this journal has helped me in more ways than I can describe.

One of the days missing - December 4th - was the day that I was diagnosed with cancer. If you've been reading, you may have read a few references to my illness in some posts. I plan to continue my project, cancer or not. I may even talk about it a bit more here. I don't want to change the "tone" in my photography (or this blog), but I am here to tell a story through my eyes, my feelings, my emotions. I will be running the gamut of them.... some days fear, sadness, anger, indifference, gratitude and love. I'm hoping it has some impact.

My journey to recovery has begun - I am in the midst of a rigorous treatment plan consisting of radiation and chemo therapies. I still have several weeks to go, and have my good days and bad. There may be some days I may not feel up to taking photos or writing, but I'm working on finding my balance. I can tell you that I still find peace and therapy in what I'm doing with my camera and this journal. In some regards this may be one of the things to help me through. I don't want to be defined by this illness, or my journey to overcome this illness.

Even more than my contribution to this space, I take pleasure and inspiration by viewing and supporting fellow bloggers with passion for photography. Please have a look at these sites and spaces and see the talent that has sparked my interest in sharing my work and thoughts.

So whatever comes of this page, or me... I am giving it a shot as best as I can. It's a journey, and I am pretty tough. So come on the journey with me, and hang out with me while I take my shots :)

Giving it a shot...

July 3, 2010

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