Via Sustainablog: My guest blog post “5 Ways the Pacific Northwest Is Pushing Green Forward”

Make no mistake about it – the Pacific Northwest of the US has long been a frontrunner in the green movement. Then again, this isn’t a huge surprise. The area features majestic mountain ranges, lush forests and continually evolving eco-friendly towns and cities. Many residents make sustainability a priority, and the following demonstrates five ways the Pacific Northwest keeps pushing green forward… To keep reading, just follow this link to Sustainablog.

Experimenting with Photography: Astoria, Cannon Beach, Portland, Seattle at Night

I’ve been experimenting with photography during my trip down the Oregon coast, and then in Portland and Seattle. Take a look below and check out more on my Flickr photostream, where there are also much larger versions of these photos. Would love feedback and any tips!

Downtown Seattle from Alki Beach

Blazing Seattle Ferry

University of Washington Entrance

3 a.m. in Downtown Seattle

Husky Stadium (Cell Phone Pic)

Cannon Beach Sand

Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, OR

Cannon Beach Shoes

View from the Astoria Column

Captain My Captain Doughnut from Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, OR

Portland, OR Bridge