One of the best things about Instagram is how it makes every snapshot a work of art. Through it's filters and effects it gives each picture a depth of feeling that does justice to your own emotions connected to the image. In short: it reveals your love of a subject. I find this an incredibly satisfying way to 
share my own vision of the world, along with every other instagram fan, I appreciate an instantaneous publication of my own view. Call it narcisistic, self-absorbed, etc, I totally get it, but when I walk through the amazing neighborhoods of Portland I long to share the beauty I see. The little details, the architecture, the trees, the light, the sky...our eyes are taking in our own little movie as we move through the world, and instagram is a way to screen that film for others.
Since my back took a terrible turn a few years ago, my life has become very limited, compared to what it was before. Traveling is an ordeal, unfortunately, and all sorts of precautions have to be taken, so I haven't done much of that. My soul craves stimulation though, and nature, and happily Portland is filled with all I could ever want. I take daily walks instead of getting out of town, and I never tire of the beauty around me. I choose from a long list of beautiful, historic, tree-lined, funky, artistic, posh, industrial, hip, areas around me and I get out there, drinking in everything I can, until my back hurts too much and i have to go home and lie down again. But for a while there...the whole world is my personal movie. Here are just a few pics from recent forays near my home.
Happy weekend to all, and have some great walks!!! xoxoxo DR 
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