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One of the great vintage painted signs on the Portland Outdoor Store building.
P.S. Sarcastic thanks to whoever thought they were "adding" to this piece of art by tagging it...
Downtown Portland waterfront area between Hawthorne bridge and Morrison bridge.
Fuji g617, 45 seconds
Another photo from my visit to the dam last February 27. I posted a color version of this photo a year ago.
PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 10: A man dressed like the iconic painter Bob Ross paints people in inflatable frog costumes, while protesting in front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE facility on January 10, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. Portland residents have been demonstrating following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good on January 7th in Minneapolis as well as the shooting of two individuals in Portland on January 8th by US Border Patrol. (Photo by Natalie Behring/Getty Images)
Portland Head Light, is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a head of land at the entrance of the primary shipping channel into Portland Harbor, which is within Casco Bay in the Gulf of Maine. Completed in 1791, it is the oldest lighthouse in the state of Maine. The light station is automated, and the tower, beacon, and foghorn are maintained by the United States Coast Guard, while the former lighthouse keepers' house is a maritime museum within Fort Williams Park.
(wikipedia.org)
A panorama of Portland, with Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood in the background, taken from the upper tram terminal at OHSU. Courtesy of autostitch. Best viewed large.
About the Garden
Lan Su Chinese Garden Essential Information
Download the Organizational Profile.
Download our 2009-2011 Strategic Plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Garden open?
The Garden opened September 14, 2000.
Where is the Garden located?
The Garden is located between NW 2nd and 3rd and NW Flanders and Glisan in Old Town/Chinatown. The Garden can be reached from I-405 by taking the Everett Street Exit and turning east. The Garden is also available by MAX, which is Portland’s light rail system, or by buses 1, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 33, 40, and 77. Visit TriMet’s Trip Planner, which can provide door to door directions using public transit.
How much is admission?
Your admission gains access to the Garden, Teahouse, and when offered, public tours and exhibits. Some special events are not included with admission or may require the purchase of a tea service. For more information, please see the events page. With a membership, admission is free for one year.
$9.50 Adults
$8.50 Seniors (age 62 & over)
$7.00 Students (age 6-18 and college students with I.D.)
Children five and under are free
Individual adult admission tickets and discounted admission bundles are available for purchase in advance at 503.228.8131.
What are your hours?
The Lan Su Chinese Garden is open to visitors seven days a week year-round, closing only on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Summer hours April 1 - October 31 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Winter hours November 1 - March 31 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
What does a membership provide?
All memberships are good for one-year free admission to the Garden, a 10% discount in the gift store and teahouse, and quarterly newsletter. Prices being at $25 for a student membership, $40 for an individual membership, $60 for a family membership with additional higher memberships. Additional membership information is available on our membership page.
How big is the Garden?
The Garden is one city block or approximately 40,000 square feet.
How big is the lake?
The lake, named Lake Zither, is about 8,000 square feet.
What are those free-standing rocks?
The rocks, called Tai Hu rocks are limestone mined from Lake Tai, a fresh-water lake near Suzhou. They are prized for their four virtues which are: the holes that allow life force to flow freely, the rough texture, their slenderness, and being top-heavy. Over 500 tons of rock was shipped from China for the Garden.
What types of wood are used in the Garden?
There are three types of wood used in the Garden. San-Mu (Northeast China Fir) is used for most of the beams and columns. Dong-Bei-Song (Northeast China Pine) is used for the largest columns. Yingxing (Gingko) wood is used for the pale yellow decorative carving in the Pavilions. Nanmu (similar to walnut) is used for the carvings in the doors and windows.
What are leak windows?
The windows, around the Garden and inside the walls, are called “leak” windows since they allow the visitor to see the view “leaking” through. There are 51 windows, each unique, in and around the Garden.
Is there a Gift Store?
The Garden Shop is just outside the entrance and is open the same hours as the Garden.
What is the Teahouse?
The Garden’s Teahouse, run by the Tao of Tea, located with the Garden allows visitors to sip authentic Chinese tea and view the Garden. The Teahouse also offers small snack. It is located in the Tower of Cosmic Reflections.
Where can I park?
The Garden is surrounded by on-street parking meters, both short term and long term. A number of parking garages within a few blocks including a Smartpark on the corner of NW Davis and Naito Parkway.
Is the Garden available for rent?
The Garden is available for both before and after hours events, including weddings. For more information, please see the Rental page for more details.
Are tours available?
The Garden tries to offer tours on a daily basis at noon and 1 pm. You may visit the Garden without a tour, and tours are free. To schedule a private tour of 15 or more, please call the Garden’s tour coordinator at 503.228.8131 ext. 1001. Please see the Tours page for more details.
Is the Garden wheelchair accessible?
The Garden has a wheelchair accessible route that travels throughout the Garden.
Who owns the Garden?
The City of Portland owns the Garden, and contracts with the Lan Su Chinese Garden, a non-profit organization, to operate the Garden.
Can I bring my pet?
Please leave your pets at home.
for more: www.lansugarden.org/home
I took a break from my normal routine and photographed some strangers. She was amused that I was able to change her camera settings even though the interface was Japanese (she had been shooting in ISO 3200 and I switched her to Auto). Never did catch their names.
The Portland Aerial Tram connects the trolley and MAX trains at South Waterfront with the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) campus – it’s a 500’ climb in 3 minutes.
It’s an amazing ride, well worth the $5.65…..
Started to drizzle just as I arrived. Didn't quite manage to keep the lens dry at all times. Not sure I like the images I managed to get.
Portland, Oregon.
This charming and elegant courtyard and entryway are obscured by a tall fence that incorporates visual barriers that greatly obstruct the view from the sidewalk. I captured this image from between the bars.
For most of this apartment building's history there was no need to separate the courtyard from the sidewalk. Today it is essential to keep out the homeless, the addicted, the mentally ill and the criminal element.