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American Northwest Trip, 2017: Grand Teton Historic Buildings

July 18, 2018January 9, 2019 Michael Rappa

There are numerous historic buildings located throughout Grand Teton National Park. Here are some shots I took of the iconic homesteads along Mormon Row, as well as a few photos of the Chapel of the Transfiguration.

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Mormon Row: John Moulton Barn

Mormon Row: John Moulton Homestead

Mormon Row: Thomas Murphy Barn

Mormon Row: John Moulton Homestead

Mormon Row: Clark & Veda Moulton Homestead

Mormon Row: Andy Chambers Homestead

Mormon Row

Mormon Row: Andy Chambers Homestead

Mormon Row: T.A. Moulton Barn

Chapel of the Transfiguration

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American Northwest Trip, 2017: Portland Waterfront

June 5, 2018January 9, 2019 Michael Rappa

Photos from my walk along the Portland waterfront, as well as my ride on the Portland Aerial Tram, which carries passengers between the waterfront district and Marquam Hill. I also included a few photos of Portland viewed from high up in my apartment. It’s such a lovely city.

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Pedestrian bridge.

Portland Aerial Tram (carries passengers between the waterfront district and Marquam Hill.

View from Marquam Hill (Oregon Health & Science University).

Cable car approaching Marquam Hill.

View from Marquam Hill (Oregon Health & Science University).

Looking toward the mountain range to the north of the city, including Mount St. Helens to the right, as viewed from my apartment.

Portland at night, viewed from my apartment.

Closeup of the hills in the distance. Somewhere up in that area is the Japanese Garden I hiked to.

Portland at twilight, viewed from my apartment.

Portland at sunset, viewed from my apartment.

Portland at night, viewed from my apartment.

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American Northwest Trip, 2017: Portland Japanese Garden

April 10, 2018January 9, 2019 Michael Rappa

Here are some photos from my hike up to Washington Park in Portland, Oregon to visit the Japanese Garden last summer. It was a long uphill walk to the park, and then again to the garden, but it was worth it. In addition to the beautiful Japanese aesthetic, the garden also offers some nice views of Mount Hood. You almost forget that you’re in a major city.

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Japanese Garden. Portland, Oregon - August, 2017

View of Mount Hood from Japanese Garden. Portland, Oregon - Augu

Washington Park. Portland, Oregon - August, 2017

International Rose Test Garden. Portland, Oregon - August, 2017

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American Northwest Trip, 2017: Downtown Portland

March 28, 2018January 9, 2019 Michael Rappa

Last summer I stayed in Portland for four days as part of my two-week eclipse trip. These photos are from my walks around downtown. Fans of Portlandia may notice some landmarks from the show, such as the Portland Theater and the Portlandia statue, which is the second largest copper statue in the country (after the Statue of Liberty).

There is a lot of natural beauty and interesting architecture in Portland, and it often feels more like a small city than a major one, which is a compliment. In fact, of all the cities in America I have visited, Portland is my favorite.

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Portlandia Statue. Portland, Oregon - August, 2017

Portland State University. Portland, Oregon - August, 2017

Art Museum. Portland, Oregon - August, 2017

Former masonic temple now part of art museum. Portland, Oregon -

Chinatown. Portland, Oregon - August, 2017

Famous doughnut shop with lines out the wazoo. Portland, Oregon

Old, out-of-place-looking building. Portland, Oregon - August, 2

Creepy head. Portland, Oregon - August, 2017

View from the top of Departure restaurant. Portland, Oregon - Au

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Photo of the Day: Looking Down on Edinburgh

August 2, 2016February 18, 2018 Michael RappaLeave a comment

During my July visit to Edinburgh two years ago I decided to take a sunset hike up to Calton Hill (which is around 10:30 p.m. that time of year). Once you get to the top you are rewarded with breathtaking views of Edinburgh, such as the twilight scene captured in this photo.

Date: 7/5/2014
Camera: Nikon D5100
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Photo of the Day: Art Pavilion in Zagreb

July 21, 2015 Michael RappaLeave a comment

During the Croatia leg of my month in Europe back in 2011, I spent one gloomy November day in the capital city of Zagreb before heading down to Split and Dubrovnik. Zagreb is a very interesting city, with a mixture of the old and the new; definitely worth a visit.

This was one of the first buildings I saw during my walk into the city: the Art Pavilion in Tomislava Square.

Date: 11/2/2011
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ40
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Photo of the Day: Under the Eiffel Tower

July 9, 2015February 18, 2018 Michael RappaLeave a comment

This shot features one of the Eiffel Tower’s massive legs. It’s a color photo, but the contrast of the tower silhouetted against the overcast sky makes it look almost black and white.

Date: 7/1/2014
Camera: Nikon D5100
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Photo of the Day: Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna

April 18, 2014February 18, 2018 Michael RappaLeave a comment

This is the famous Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna, Austria, taken on my first Eurotrip back in 2007. The apartment house was designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser and built in the early 80’s.