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By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. ![]() This photo was taken in Florence, Oregon with the low morning light revealing the soft wind-swept curves of the dunes. This is my first image from the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, a 40 mile stretch along the … Continue reading → September 26th, 2013 | Tags: adventure, Chasing Francis, creation, etc., Florence, images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, life, nature, news, Oregon, Oregon Coast, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Pacific Northwest, photography, pilgrimage, praise, Sand Dunes, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Leave a comment By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. ![]() The Oregon Garden in Silverton has a variety of “Specialty Gardens”. Here are a couple of Lilies from the Water Garden where they combine wildlife habitat and treated wastewater recycling, two functions which are usually kept separate. Borage, … Continue reading → July 19th, 2013 | Tags: adventure, borage, Chasing Francis, creation, etc., image, images, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, life, nature, news, Oregon, Oregon Garden, Pacific Northwest, photography, praise, Reflection, Silverton, Travel, water lily | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Leave a comment By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. ![]() John Muir exclaimed, “As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I’ll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche. I’ll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get … Continue reading → June 20th, 2013 | Tags: adventure, Chasing Francis, contemplation, creation, Creator, encouragement, etc., Francis of Assisi, hope, images, introspection, Italy, Jesus, John Muir, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, life, meditation, nature, news, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, photography, pilgrimage, poetry, praise, prayer, Reflection, Silver Falls State Park, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel, Winter Falls | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Leave a comment By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. ![]() This is my first attempt at “painting with light.” It is accomplished by setting up your camera before dark using a tripod. I used my Canon 5D MK II, a 24-105mm f/4L lens, with the ISO at 100. I … Continue reading → June 11th, 2013 | Tags: adventure, beauty, black & white, character, Chasing Francis, creation, etc., exposure, images, introspection, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, life, nature, news, Night, photography, pilgrimage, praise, St. Francis of Assisi, time, Travel, tree | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Cultivating Your Talent, Musings, Photography, Techniques & Discoveries, to Artists, to Residents | Leave a comment By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. ![]() June 1st, 2013 | Tags: adventure, early morning, etc., images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, life, lonesome road, news, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, photography, pilgrimage, praise, Reflection, Spring rain, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel, Umpqua Valley, worship | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Leave a comment By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. ![]() Shore Acres State Park on the Oregon Coast during May has a wonderful collection of Rhodies. The weather was a bit overcast yet still somewhat glary so difficult to shoot even with my usual polarizer. The Japanese lily pond … Continue reading → May 26th, 2013 | Tags: adventure, Chasing Francis, etc., flowers, images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, life, news, Pacific Northwest, photography, pilgrimage, praise, rhododendrons, Shore Acres State Park, southern oregon coast, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Leave a comment By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. ![]() Here is a very fortunate moment in time when the sun, clouds, waves, plume of spray, the silhouetted rocks and the fishing boat were all lined up perfect. Sometimes it is better to be lucky than good:) May 21st, 2013 | Tags: adventure, beauty, Chasing Francis, creation, etc., images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, life, news, photography, pilgrimage, plume, praise, prayer, Reflection, St. Francis of Assisi, Sunset, Travel | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Leave a comment By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. ![]() We are off to the beach … Bandon By The Sea … where time slows down, salt is in the air, waves are crashing into majestic rocks, and the beach is made for long walks allowing for long conversations … Continue reading → May 15th, 2013 | Tags: adventure, Bandon, Chasing Francis, encouragement, etc., images, introspection, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, life, news, Oregon Coast, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Ocean, photography, pilgrimage, praise, prayer, rest and relaxation, St. Francis of Assisi, Sunset, Travel | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Leave a comment By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. ![]() There is something almost mystical about being in a harbor at the crack of dawn … barely a ripple in the water, no trace of a breeze, and the only sound to be heard are the sea gulls. This is … Continue reading → May 10th, 2013 | Tags: adventure, bridge, Chasing Francis, dawn, etc., fishing boats, harbor, images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, life, magenta, mystical, Newport, news, Oregon, Oregon Coast, Pacific Northwest, photography, pilgrimage, purple, Reflection, St. Francis of Assisi, tranquility, Travel | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography | Leave a comment |
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