Category Photography

Cycling Gear Essentials: What You Need for a Safe Ride

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us find ourselves overwhelmed with clutter, both physically and mentally. The minimalist lifestyle offers a refreshing escape from this chaos, allowing us to focus on what truly matters. If you’ve ever felt the urge…

Embracing the Holiday Season: Reflecting on an Adventurous 2023 and Anticipating a Brilliant 2024

As the Christmas holiday lights twinkle, we find ourselves at the cusp of transition, leaving behind a vibrant and adventurous 2023, while eagerly awaiting the promises of 2024. This year, more than ever, the holiday season feels like a much-deserved…

Santa Visited the Neighborhood

The local Bend Oregon fire department brought a fire engine and Santa to my neighborhood last night. They were doing a canned food drive. We donated some cans of food to the good community holiday effort and program to help…

Fall Colors and Halloween Fun in Central Oregon Cascades

Hey there, friends and Between the Lines blog readers! I just had to share my recent escapades in the heart of the Central Oregon Cascades. If you haven’t experienced autumn here, you’re missing out on a spectacle of nature. This…

Happy Fall Everyone

Fall is that magical in-between season where people are torn between savoring the last remnants of summer and gearing up for winter while also cherishing the memories of the spring and summer adventures. The contrast between the cooler nights and…

The Importance of Drone Photogrammetry and Aerial LiDAR in Construction

The construction industry is undergoing a technological and digital transformation, and one of the evolving and emerging technologies are in the area of reality capture including drone (UAS) photogrammetry and aerial LiDAR. Both technologies offer unique advantages in capturing high-quality data for construction projects, making them invaluable tools for modern AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) professionals.

Glacial Escape

Last week, Stefanie and I got out for a few hours just west of town 20 miles to exercise our day permit we had got a few days ago. We got it to hike into the Three Sisters Wilderness to…

Last Weekend – Diving Kayaking and Spending Time with Friends

Last weekend we visited a beautiful Central Oregon lake that is formed from a freshwater spring, and gin crystal clear. 360 photo:   Photos of this lake could be mistaken for the Mediterranean oceans clear waters.I hope you are having…

Visiting Portland This Weekend

We are visiting Portland Friday August 18th  through Sunday August 20th afternoon. We are coming for a few meetings, and some fun. First and foremost we are going to the Portland Adult Soapbox Derby Saturday at Mt Tabor Park. This…