I took my daughter and one of our dogs camping for one night at Fort Stevens State Park for one last summer adventure and although short, it was remarkably reviving. I rarely regret these adventures. Memories--hearing the rain on the tent when we first arrived, my daughter diverting rainwater stream and shaping it into a … Continue reading Summer’s Last Adventure (2023)
Author: MelindaRuby
Perseids Meteor Shower, MilkyWay, and Stonehenge Memorial
My summer solo trip overnight was Stonehenge Memorial this year. Columbia Gorge Washington side. As much as I love and often long to do night photography it also intimidates me; fortunately for this trip, I found some other very nice stargazers to hang out with. I was not disapointed at all. It was challenging finding … Continue reading Perseids Meteor Shower, MilkyWay, and Stonehenge Memorial
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Ancient Forest and Spirits
A couple of weeks ago, I went for a hike in the early morning. I was almost completely alone the whole time. It was beautiful at times and at other times it felt spooky like there were ghosts or spirits there. You Tube Video of Bridge Video of Bridge
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Searching for Owls and Joy
I love owls. So much. In the Spring, there are flowers to photograph, in the Summer bodies of water and adventures, in the Fall, there are the changing leaves, Christmas time-lights and maybe snow, after that there is a period of brown and that is when I want to capture birds. Right now there are … Continue reading Searching for Owls and Joy
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New Direction-Fall 2022
I am moving in a different direction with my photography, or perhaps it is a return to a previous path. Last February I started working as an Special Education Instructional Assistant. So, I now have 3 jobs unofficially, or more than that if you are really counting: IA, Photographer, and Parent/caretaker of humans. 😉 I … Continue reading New Direction-Fall 2022
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Picking up Strands of My Old Life
Poem by Melinda Ruby
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Professional Collages: Corporate Photography
Three years ago (1999), the Milwaukie Police Department asked me to take headshots of their officers and to create a collage for them, and every once in a while they ask me to update it with new hires and position changes. Here is the most recent collage I created for them; and below it are … Continue reading Professional Collages: Corporate Photography
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Karen and Bob: A Collaborative Business
Milwaukie Oregon Photographer, Business Portraits
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Winter Beach Sunset
Milwaukie, Oregon Photographer
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Therapeutic Immortalizing
I recently created two photograph digital paintings that mean a lot to me. I took the first picture as a teenager; I noticed the bond between the two little ones. I loved how the older brother watched over his little sister. It was over 30 years ago. I learned this past week, that the little … Continue reading Therapeutic Immortalizing
