US 395 heading south was closed at Termo, Cal., due to wildfire. Had to detour on a 20-mile county road over to CA 139 towards Susanville.

Cursed drinking fountain.

Much needed rain for central Oregon.

Instagram suggested me my own post.

Mt. St. Helens Fog #photo

Lightning this week really tough on central and eastern Oregon. So many new fire starts and massive smoke plumes. Red flag conditions with more hot, dry weather on the way. Many small communities under evacuation or on edge.

Back at Mt. St. Helens Windy Ridge. Low cloud bank again, but a better view from the upper overlook.

Thunderstorms were a bust for Happy Valley. The system went around west of the area and moving out. We managed to get a few sprinkles out of it. Lame.

Of course @bsky.app has a bot problem.

Thunderstorms over northwest Oregon this morning, but they are avoiding Happy Valley.

Just heard a loud boom from Happy Valley at 20:47 PST.

Good evening, robo mower.

The most un-cool song title ever. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnB-...

And companies expect us humans to use, trust, and rely on AI technology.

"Keep Portland Psychedelic."

I've been meaning to get a photo of this. A lamp illuminating a hole at the golf course. Good morning, coyote.

This is a Spam post.

Another trip around the sun completed! I wish I could see my favorite explody mountain right now (I'm under that thin layer of cloud).

Not all cameras are cool. Flock cameras can go fuck off all the way into a lava pit.

Donald Trump making voting more difficult a priority over having affordable housing. The bi-partisan housing bill went into effect at midnight without Trump's signature. Trump does not care about you.

RIP Orange Crush sign: The sign is no longer on the abandoned gas station in Kent, Ore.

I appreciate Foto for making the browser version happen. I posted my first photo from the browser version and I'm quite happy with the simplicity. Thank you, Foto!

An afternoon thunderstorm over Klamath Marsh in central Oregon. #photo

Earlier near Silver Lake, lightning strike was too close. Insta-bang.

A little downpour near Silver Lake. #orwx

Of all the photos I've seen of Mt. Hood, there is this:

July 5th: Happy start of PNW summer!

You have my full attention. youtu.be/LM0HCaSTlAw?...

Sunrise this morning over Lyle, Washington. Also: windy.

Local golf course put up street lamps at the holes.

The AI slop on Facebook just keeps getting worse. It's just a time waster now.

I passed the scene where a food service cab over box truck that apparently struck an attenuator truck on I-5 right lane around MP 8 in Vancouver this afternoon. Traffic was backed up to Ridgefield exit 14, where I also saw the scene of a 3-vehicle collision I-5 SB left lane. Stay alert, drivers.

Yes.

Celebrating #NationalCameraDay!

Good news: Windy Ridge is accessible from both Randle and Cougar. Bad news: zero visibility at Windy Ridge. Even more bad news: restroom is closed.

Happy birthday to this "president!"

57 years ago today. 🏳️‍🌈 #Stonewall

The Mel Brooks centennial chatter on all the medias all day today has filled my heart. Mazal tov, Mr. Kaminsky, *and* cent'anni!🎂🎉❤️

Perfect. 🏳️‍🌈

It's nice to take it slow from time to time. No rush.

Happy 5th Anniversary to the PNW Heat Dome? Record high temps broken at PDX Airport, per NWS: June 26, 2021: 108°F June 27, 2021: 112°F June 28, 2021: 116°F I don't miss the heat.

I'm gonna have to ditch my Facebook and Instagram soon. The posts I see now are mostly ads, short-form videos, rage-bait, engagement-bait, AI slop, and disturbing content depicting harm and violence from accounts I don't follow. This is highly unhealthy.

The rain is back.

My thoughts and warm wishes to the people of Venezuela after the devastating earthquake. USGS reporting the quake measured M 7.5. USGS: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

Not good, but the good news is that cooler and wetter weather is expected to move in shortly.

Bye-bye, Overpass: Battle Creek Road overpass over I-5 south of Salem, taken on June 22.

Devil's Tower, PDX Version

A dust devil on Alvord Lake.

Spotting former Obama White House chief photographer Pete Souza peeking in with camera in hand at the Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony. A talented photographer.

McKenzie Pass (OR-242) reopened Monday after a seasonal closure since November. Go see Proxy Falls, Three Sisters, Dee Wright Observatory and the vast lava fields. (The high noon summer sun is just bad light in a photography context.) #Oregon #McKenziePass #roadtrip