12 Wednesday Apr 2017
As the roses bloom all over Portland, Oregon, this spring, so too does a proliferation of window and lawn signs denouncing a variety of political ills in the United States.
Despite some strong differences and disagreeements across the American political landscape, it reassures me somewhat that for the most part, the fighting is happening with words — just as it ought to be.
31 Tuesday May 2016
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It was surprising enough to find a photo booth at the back of the Holocene (concert room/nightclub/arts venue/event space) in Portland, Oregon. Even cooler to see the booth is an upgraded variety to only take credit cards — with a tap-and-pay terminal, no less! Good to see this old-school technology finding a home in the age of the selfie.
19 Thursday May 2016
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The idea of a rodent pointing a firearm at me is unsettling … but happily this is just two-dimensional street art in East Portland.
17 Tuesday May 2016
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23 Saturday Apr 2016
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This striking structure is part of Tillikum Crossing, the newest bridge across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Opened to traffic in fall 2015, it’s reserved for use by MAX light rail Orange Line trains, Portland Streetcars, cyclists and pedestrians. It is the first bridge of this sort in the United States, according to TriMet.
22 Friday Apr 2016
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The underside of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, seen on a recent visit there at the south end of Waterfront Park.
04 Saturday Apr 2015
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Downtown Portland, as seen from Burnside Bridge, a few weeks ago.
20 Friday Mar 2015
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18 Wednesday Mar 2015
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This colourful mural in Portland, Oregon, fills the wall of a building that’s also home to a Cuban restaurant. The place serves one of my favourite mocha espressos, anywhere. The drink looks almost too pretty to consume.
17 Tuesday Mar 2015
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It’s not too hard to fill in the blanks for this piece of public art. Spotted on Portland’s east side last week.
Ricky Leong 