Lunch is now being served...

Lunch is now being served..., a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

Are you hungry? Well if you like Chinese food you might just be after looking at this picture. A food cart has displays several of their dishes during the Portland Saturday Market.

There is Sweet and Sour Chicken and General Tso's which are my favorites plus several other tasty treats.

A Wet Day in Chicago

Metra train at Big Timber, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

As mentioned in my previous post, in April I attended the national convention for the American Planning Association in Chicago.

On the final day I took the "Behind the Scenes of Union Station" Tour and then had the afternoon to explore. The area was being hit by severe thundershowers so I decided to take a METRA train from Union Station so I could be dry for a couple hours.

I took the train out to Big Timber which is right outside the town of Elgin. I irony of going out on this route is that I almost moved to the area about three years ago before something fell through (which turned out to be a blessing in multiple ways).

I was able to take a couple of pictures while the train laid over at Big Timber before the rain started to fall again.

The next day I was supposed to fly to Detroit to visit my Aunt whose only child (and someone I had spent a lot of time with in the summers growing up) had passed away earlier in the year,

However, because of severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings in the area I couldn't make the trip.

Chicago Union Station-What the public doesn't see...

Chicago Union Station tour, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

Back in April I spent a week in Chicago to attend the American Planning Association conference.

On the final day of the conference I was part of behind the scenes tour at Chicago Union Station.

One of the rooms that we went into were once the woman's restroom and lounge which is now used for storage and a prep are for caters and others that work the special events that are held at the station.

You could see the beauty that this room once had with the murals and the decorative ceiling. While the ceiling had been damaged in the late 50's/early 60's by the installation of a lowered ceiling, you can see still the beauty that was once there.

Hopefully someday this section of station will be restored.

Party in the Park, Beaverton, Oregon

Party in the Park, Beaverton, Oregon, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

I did not realize how long it has been since I posted a photo on my blog, but that is now going to change.

My first picture in a log time is from a band that played at Party in the Park which is big party sponsored by the city of Beaverton and takes place in July.

Unfortunately the band was placed in a bad position for taking photos but I think the photo still came out pretty good. I have not tried taking pictures of bands too many times before so what do you think?

Mobile Artist Studio

Mobile Artist Studio, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

I decided to spend the first Saturday in March walking around downtown seeing what I could find to interest me to photograph.

I walk around for a little while till I saw people near the Portland Saturday Market. I thought the market didn't open until late March but as it turns out it opens the first Saturday in March.

This guy has a cool set up. He has turned his bicycle into a mobile studio and gallery. You can see he is painting on one side of the bike and has paintings available for sale on the other side. Talk about being creative.

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Lovely home in Portland Heights

Home in Portland Heights,, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

This lovely home sits in the Portland Heights area of Portland. Many of the homes in this area are very lovely but I love the classic architecture of this particular home.

Theater on Main Street in Gunnison, Utah

Theater on Main Street in Gunnison, Utah, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

A couple of years ago we did a day trip from Salt Lake City to Salina, Utah via US Highway 89.

In Gunnison, Utah we found this lovely classic theater that is still being used. It could use a paint job but at least its still operating which can't be said of some of the rest of town.

Anyone want a locomotive?

Abandoned Locomotive, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

This locomotive belongs to the Port of Tillamook Bay Railroad. The railroad has been shut down since a devastating storm a few years ago.

Apparently this locomotive was abandoned in Timber, Oregon since that day.

Hungry??

Voodoo Donuts Neon Sign, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

Voodoo Donuts is a downtown Portland institution that is known for its long lines along with its donuts.

Lines can often be a block long to get in the place. Although I have never had them I have heard they are wonderful.

Today I passed by there and although the place was packed there was no line and it was so tempting to try some donuts out.

You also have the wonderful neon sign.

Cape Meares Light House

Cape Meares Light House, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

The Cape Meares Light House sits west of Tillamook Oregon. I the lighthouses in Oregon I have visited this one is one the prettiest locations and easiest to photograph.

Sadly the lighthouse was vandalized a couple of years ago when two drunk idiots decided to shoot it. The two where caught and prosecuted but the damage has been done.

While I took the normal shots of most people do of the light house, I took this one shot from the main path leading to the parking area that I liked.