My brother and his wife came all the way from Sweden to celebrate Thanksgiving with us last year. I took them to the Redwoods. It is always such a special place … majestic, peaceful, awe-inspiring beauty.
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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. January 3rd, 2014 | Tags: adventure, Chasing Francis, contemplation, creation, images, introspection, Italy, Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., meditation, nature, news, Pacific Northwest, photography, pilgrimage, praise, prayer, Redwoods, Reflection, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel, worship | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Comments are closed 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 the last of my Oregon Garden collection. The Gaillardia above turned out to be one of my favorites. They are so bold and bright. It was definitely a blessing having the early morning rain. … Continue reading → August 23rd, 2013 | Tags: adventure, Chasing Francis, flowers, garden, images, introspection, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., meditation, nature, news, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, photography, pilgrimage, praise, prayer, Reflection, Silver Falls State Park, Silverton, St. Francis of Assisi, The Oregon Garden, 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. 
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. “STAY HERE AND KEEP WATCH WITH ME.” Jesus’ agony in the garden of Gethsemane “Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took … Continue reading → April 2nd, 2012 | Tags: adventure, Agony in the garden, Assisi, Chasing Francis, Easter, Franciscus Meus, images, introspection, Italy, Jesus, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, meditation, news, photography, pilgrimage, prayer, Scripture, spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Comments are closed 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. Stand at the crossroads and look; Ask for the ancient paths, Ask where the good way is, and walk in it, And you will find rest for your souls. (Jeremiah 6:16) Come, let us go up to … Continue reading → March 10th, 2012 | Tags: adventure, Bible verses, Chasing Francis, encouragement, images, introspection, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., meditation, nature photography, news, photography, pilgrimage, Scripture, spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel, wisdom | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Comments are closed |
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