Oregon tsunami warning

A pickup drives near the beach in the community of Winchester Bay, Ore., during the tsunami warning issued on Friday, March 11, 2011. The area escaped any damage from the tsunami spawned by the massive Japanese earthquake. My photos are represented by Zuma Press.

The roads leading to the beach and some of the sand dune areas were closed due to the tsunami warning.

From a bluff near the Umpqua River lighthouse Josh Harms, Ryan Jobanek, and Brian Nelson look out as waves crash on shore.  The three were waiting for the tsunami warning to be lifted so they could ride their 4-wheelers in the dunes below.

A warning sign along Highway 101 in Winchester Bay.

A United States Coast Guard surf rescue boat enters the mouth of the Umpqua River near the community of Winchester Bay along the southern Oregon coast.  The boat was heading back to port after the danger of the tsunami had passed. A  tsunami warning was issued for the area following the Japanese earthquake.

Roseburg (and beyond) wedding photographer

I'm a wedding photographer based in Roseburg, Ore. With over 15 years experience as a photojournalist, I'll tell the story of your wedding day with my award winning style. Wedding photography packages start at $1100.  Check my website to see more. I still have plenty of dates available for spring, summer, and fall 2011.

Roseburg senior portraits

Now is a great time to book your senior portrait.  I'm available for senior portraits in Roseburg, Sutherlin, Glide, Canyonville, South Umpqua, or any town in or around Douglas County.  Travel fees may apply. Sitting fees start at $49 with print packages and online galleries starting at $69. Sessions available in studio and on location.  Check my website to see more samples of my style.

Sitting pretty

I found these lovely female red winged blackbirds on their pointed perch in a blackberry thicket near Roseburg, Ore., this morning.  They lack the flair of their mates, but they're still beautiful. The more colorful males were being shy and are just starting to set up their territories. Maybe I'll go back in a month or so to see the show.

Click here to see more of my animal and nature pictures. Reprints are available from the gallery. Click here to see my wedding, portrait, and commercial work.

Gas prices

The gas prices seemed a little high at the Jeremy McDaniel Auto Repair station in Yoncall, Ore., this morning.

Zuma Press used one of my gas price photos in their Pictures of the Day gallery. It's the picture just before Ben Affleck.

The Telegraph in the UK also used on of my gas price photos in their Pictures of the Day gallery.  They picked it up from Rex Features which is a partner with Zuma Press in the UK.

River otter

A spotted a pair of otters feeding along the shore of Ben Irving Reservoir near Tenmile, Ore., this morning.  I was kind of excited because I've only seen a few otters in the wild.  They swam off out of range before I could get a better photo. Maybe I'll go back and try again.

Drew and Erin wedding photos

A few of my favorites from Drew and Erin's wedding in Roseburg over the weekend.

The ceremony was held in a barn at the C.H. Bailey House Bed and Breakfast in the Dixonville area.

 The amazing wedding was planned and organized by Maggie at Romantic Bridal Designs.

I'm a working photojournalist with over 15 year experience.

 Drew and Erin are such a cute couple. 

 Check my website to see more  and to check my rates.  I still have plenty of dates available for 2011.