So Chilly in the Shade

“Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.”

Ambrose Bierce

Portland, Oregon

I took this shot a few weeks back and neglected to post it. The shot is from the East bank of the Willamette River, looking W/NW toward the south shoreline of downtown Portland, beneath the Marquam Bridge.

Ring Full of Midges

The midge, buzzer, gnat, chironomid fly pattern represents the seemingly ever present small insect that hatches in all manner of waters almost year ’round. Larva, pupa or adult patterns are tiny morsels that trout find available when almost nothing else is ‘coming off’ (emerging/hatching) the waters in the Winter and part of the mix the rest of the year. Like popcorn in the food chain of life.

Good Night, Good Day

The sun sets here,

it rises there for you,

good night, good morning,

recharging, renewing, rebirthing.