The United States is destroying itself | Rebecca Solnit The daily news can’t adequately convey the administration’s sabotaging of our government, economy, alliances and environment

Sunday’s required reeding.

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#trump #usdecline

TACO Tuesday. Thank goodness. I wonder which of his associates' stocks made a killing instead.
#tacotuesday

U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies

The U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office.

A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies. Read more: https://scim.ag/4boPkq8

Portland Saturday Market Season Starts March 7th. Visit the post for more.

The season opens on Saturday. See you there! #portlandsaturdaymarket
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I ran across a political cartoon that I clipped many years ago. It has never not been relevant.

“The Three Graces, Barview, Oregon“

©2025 Gary L. Quay

Some fluffy clouds would have been nice, but we don’t get everything we want, do we?

Camera: Hasselblad 907X
Media: Hasselblad CFV 100C digital back.
Lens: 45mm Hasselblad XCD
#garyquay #hasselblad #oregoncoast

“Caboose, Garibaldi, Oregon, January 2026.”

©2026 Gary L. Quay

I like old, rusty things, especially trains. This caboose fits the bill.

Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Vintage 85mm Nikon

#caboose #garyquay #oregoncoast

“The Willamette River From the Eastbank Esplanade, Christmas 2025.”

©2025 Gary L. Quay

I love Portland.

Camera: Hasselblad 907X
Lens: 45mm Hasselblad XCD
Media: Hasselblad CFV 100C Digital Back

#portlandoregon #garyquay #hasselblad

Trump links Greenland dispute to not getting Nobel Peace Prize, in letter to Norway's PM The US president says he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, after not being awarded the annual prize.

Petty, childish buffoon.

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I stand corrected.

I think it was body cam footage.

#fuckice

The Impatient Chef Presents: A Childhood Treat - Mini Pizzas The Impatient Chef preseants mini pizzas, a childhood treat, but good for adults

These were a childhood treat for me.
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Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas (Official 4K Music Video) YouTube video by OfficialGregLake

Inappropriate Christmas Song # 2: Greg Lake’s timeless classic.

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O Holy Nightmare - Music Video YouTube video by Carver 秋照 Oblander

Inappropriate Christmas Music jamboree time. First, get ready to cringe, it’s Oh Holy Nightmare.

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Thanks!

Lens flare. Autocorrect got me again.

“Cedar Creek Grist Mill, October 2025.”

©2025 Gary L. Quay

One of my favorite locations in Autumn.

I had a little trouble with lend flare, but I was able to clean it up.

Camera: #Sinar Alpina 4x5.
Lens: 90mm Nikkor.
Film: #Ilford Ortho Plus

#washington #garyquay #largeformat #filmphotography

“Downtown Moro, Oregon.”

©2025 Gary L. Quay

Downtown Moro needs some help. I’d like to see it thriving again someday.

Camera: Nikon D300 (infrared conversion)

#nikon #pacificnorthwest #garyquay #oregon #viewfromhere #moro #infrared #photography #Architecture #City #Monochrome #Street

“Sidewalk Seats, Moro, Oregon.”

©2025 Gary L. Quay

A set ot theater seats on a sidewalk in Moro, Oregon, done in infrared.

Camera: Nikon D300 (infrared conversion)
Lens: Vintage 20mm Nikkor

#nikon #pacificnorthwest #garyquay #oregon #viewfromhere #moro #infrared #photography

Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived. ProPublica obtained records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’...

Cruelty is the goal. #cruelty

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“Portland.”

Why I love #Portland, reason 3: beautiful downtown.

©2009 Gary L. Quay

Portland, #Oregon from Vista Blvd, April 2009. It was part of the #Night Shift Project.

Camera: #Deardorff #8x10
Lens: 19” Goerz APO Artar
Film: #Ilford HP5 Developed in Ilford Perceptol

“Whidbey Island Sunset, July 2025.”

©2025 Gary L. Quay

The clouds put on a display over the Strait of Juan de Fuca in July.

Camera: #Hasselblad 907X
Lens: 45mm Hasselblad
Media: CFV 100C Digital Back

#whidbeyisland #sunset #photography #garyquay

“Portland Across the Willamette.”

©2009 Gary L. Quay

A night image of my second favorite Bridge in Portland (my favorite is the St Johns). This one was taken from Tom McCall Waterfront Park near Riverplace.

Camera: Calumet 45,
Lens: 150 Fujinon,
Film: Arista.edu 100

#portland #oregon #film

Why I love Portland, reason 1: quirky art.

Southpark Fish House at night.

Camera: Deardorff 8x10.
Lens: 19” Goerz APO Artar.
Film: Ilford HP5 developed in Harvey’s 777.

#southparkfishhouse #pacificnorthwest #garyquay #night #oregon #viewfromhere #portland #largeformat #filmphotography #portland

“Portland, Oregon, June 2025.”

©2025 Gary L. Quay

Posting some Portland this week.

That’s a well-placed contrail above the building.

Camera: Hasselblad 907X
Lens: 45mm Hasselblad XCD
Media: Hasselblad CFV 100C

#hasselblad #pacificnorthwest #garyquay #oregon #myoregon #portland #oldtown

“Brick Appartment Block, SE Industrail Area, Portland.”

©2025 Gary L. Quay

A brick building in inner SE Portland. Black and white seems to suit it.

Camera: #Nikon D810
Lens: 100mm Zeiss Makro-Planar

#pacificnorthwest #garyquay #oregon #myoregon #portland #blackandwhite #pdx #brick

#tylenol #quackery

So, according to the Supreme Court, you can’t use race in college admissions, but you can use it snatch people off the streets. Not exactly that “color blind society” excuse they used to kneecap the Voting Rights Act. #fascism #racism