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Schreiner's Iris Gardens, May 2023

An award-winning farm that ships irises all over world, with custom hybrid varieties that you cannot find anywhere else. If you are like me and love the smell of irises, this farm is a heavenly place to visit. Bring your nose!

Schreiner's Iris Gardens, May 2023

Oregon Lavender Farm and Eagle Creek Lavender Farm

Though I am slightly allergic to lavender, it is one of my favorite flowers. And on one fine, sunny day at the end of June 2018, I visited two lavender farms in Clackamas County, Oregon...

Oregon Lavender Farm and Eagle Creek Lavender Farm

Swan Island Dahlia Festival, 2017

In Canby, Oregon, a small farm called Swan Island has declared itself the dahlia flower capital of America. Once you visit, and walk through the explosions of color, it's hard to disagree. The only creatures happier there than flower-loving photographers are the bees. They ecstatically buzz like electrons around every flower... 

Swan Island Dahlia Festival, 2017

Art of Survival Century Ride, Klamath Falls and Tulelake

In May 2016 I traveled to Klamath Falls, Oregon, and Tulelake, California, to take part in and photograph the Art of Survival century bicycle ride. My friends did the main ride (100 miles), and I did the 16-mile ride and explored the area's amazing sights. 

Art of Survival Century Ride, Klamath Falls and Tulelake