Friday, February 27, 2009

Red boots, walking

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I had so much fun posting the cool girl in the cute shoes that I decided I ought to post additional such photos, taken at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Took this photo last October while seated on a low wall on the north side of the square, waiting for a MAX train. I have a few more, which I'll post at some point. It's a good place to take anonymous footwear photos--lots of folks walking by in downtown Portland complete with a somewhat comfortable seat. I love this city!

Thursday, February 26, 2009

"Thor," coming and going

On Valentine's Day before I made it to Pioneer Courthouse Square, I came upon sculptor Melvin Schuler's "Thor," one of the public art pieces that dot two downtown Portland avenues, SW 6th and SW 5th, also known as the Portland Bus Mall. In January, 2007, when TriMet moved the bus operations to SW 4th and SW 3rd so that renovations to the mall could take place, including adding light rail, TriMet moved the public art for safe-keeping--here's what TriMet had to say about the process: Nearly all of the existing public art sculptures on the Mall have been temporarily removed to protect them during construction. The sculptures will be cleaned and refurbished, then relocated along the Central Mall at sites more congenial to viewing them in the round.

In the past few months as construction nears completion, some pieces have been placed in their new sites. "Thor" is one of them, created by Schuler in 1977. It's copper on redwood. It's on SW 6th between SW Taylor and SW Yamhill. Here's the view as I walked closer to it.
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And here's the other side of it, looking southward.
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Wouldn't that curved section make a great place to take a photo of someone special? At eight feet tall and a lovely verdi gris, it would make an effective backdrop.

Here's an interesting bit about sculptor Schuler:

A professor emeritus from Humbolt State University, Schuler received his BA and MFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, CA and studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark. He carves his sculptures from recycled old-growth redwood. In order for the work to weather the out of doors, he covers it with copper in the same way that the hulls of the American clipper ships were covered. The copper is placed shingle-like and fastened with bronze nails, hammered and then a cold patina is applied. His works can be found in many distinguished private and public collections throughout the US.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Waiting at the ready

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February 12, while waiting for my second bus where I always change, in the block of NW 3rd Avenue between NW Davis and NW Couch, I saw this bicycle across the street. I happened to be on the phone with my Aunt Baker down in Puckett, Mississippi, as I am every weekday morning. I quickly asked her to hold on a minute, unzipped the rolling black bag and grabbed my camera. Click. "I got it!" I excitedly told her, just as my next bus came into view.

If I were inclined to ride a bicycle, I'm thinking that one with red tires would be much easier to ride. What do you think?

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Fabulous look.

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It was Valentine's Day, and I'd finished my first PCPA tour guide training. I walked to Pioneer Courthouse Square to catch a MAX train to a bus stop where I could catch the 15 for home. Naturally, I had my camera with me. And am I glad--look at these shoes! They caught my eye first, then the outfit's colors, and then the outfit itself. So, I'm thrilled that I got the entire cool girl in this photo. Thrilled.
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I'm thinking she's talking to her Valentine on the cell phone. What do you think?

P. S. Here's my stuff at my bud Casey’s creative blog, seconds and decades. Please take a look at the 10 things I selected. It was difficult to narrow it down to 10, as I’m sure you can guess! She came over Saturday afternoon for a visit and to take the photos. I’ll also provide a link when she does Mama’s stuff.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Looking in Lady Luck Tatoo Studio

Saturday I walked from the bus stop at the corner of SE 7th and SE Belmont over to the Architectural Heritage Center. I had signed up for a lecture, "Writing Local History." On the way this business caught my eye. Lady Luck Tatoo is at 523 SE Morrison Street.
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Do you have a tatoo? Tatoos? Or is it tatooes? I'm not taking time to look it up, sorry. I'm having too much fun looking at both ways! If you have more than one, what's your favorite? Is it OK to have a favorite one? I mean, they're on your body, shouldn't all of them be your favorite?

I don't have a tatoo, yet.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Trio of Board Game Players

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I took this photo from the kitchen window, the evening of January 1, 2009. I don't recognize the game. I hope the three of them had a fun time, making good memories.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Oops! I missed a Ford! And here you have various vintage vehicles.

Ford truck.
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1932 Does anyone know what this one is?
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1940 Mercury
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1951 Mercury
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1960 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud
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1933 Willys Coupe, 2004 Harley Chopper, and 1933 Mini-Willys
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1960 Pontiac
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1950 Plymouth
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1969 Chrysler 300
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Friday, February 20, 2009

Canby Cruise In Photos--Fab Fords

For any red Fords, see February 16's post.

Shelby Mustang GT 350
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1956 Ford Truck
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Ford Fairlane
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1955 Ford Victoria--is this a Crown Victoria?
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Ford Deluxe
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1936 Ford, Five-Window
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Shelby Mustang GT 350
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1956 Ford Truck
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Ford Fairlane
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1955 Ford Victoria--is this a Crown Victoria?
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Ford Deluxe
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1936 Ford, Five-Window
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