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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. A few more images from my last visit to Bandon: I was quite fortunate to be blessed with dramatic skies due to rain storms coming and going. Finally the weather calmed down and I was able to capture this image … Continue reading → July 30th, 2014 | Tags: adventure, Bandon, Bandon by the Sea, Chasing Francis, creation, images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., nature, news, Oregon, Oregon Coast, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Ocean, photography, pilgrimage, praise, Reflection, renewal, 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. While on our annual family retreat to the Oregon coast we were blessed with beautiful skies after a heavy rain storm in Bandon by the Sea: July 24th, 2014 | Tags: adventure, Chasing Francis, creation, Face Rock, images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., Lighthouse, nature, news, Oregon Coast, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Ocean, photography, pilgrimage, praise, rain storm, renewal, retreat, 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. 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. 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. Merry Christmas to you and yours; May you experience genuine peace … despite your circumstances … this Christmas and all through the new year as you begin to truly realize God’s amazing love shown through his son, Jesus. December 25th, 2013 | Tags: adventure, Art, Assisi, Chasing Francis, Christ, Christmas, encouragement, following Jesus, Francis of Assisi, images, Italy, Jesus, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., news, photography, pilgrimage, praise, Reflection, 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. ![]() After God created man (male and female) in his own image … “God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of … Continue reading → October 15th, 2013 | Tags: adventure, Art For Life, Chasing Francis, creation, Creation Care, following Jesus, Franciscus Meus, images, introspection, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Mystery, nature, news, Oregon, photography, pilgrimage, praise, Scripture, 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 Dunes Overlook is a “view point” and a trail head for hikers that is about 11 miles north of Reedsport off of 101. Be sure to get a Day Pass to park. There are two viewing … Continue reading → October 10th, 2013 | Tags: adventure, Chasing Francis, contemplation, creation, images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., nature, news, Oregon, Oregon Coast, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Pacific Northwest, photography, pilgrimage, praise, Reflection, 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’s another photo from the Oregon Dunes near Florence captured in the wee hours of the morning. I love the warm glow of the morning sun filtering across the soft shapes of the dunes …. An “Alter Moment” reminding … Continue reading → October 2nd, 2013 | Tags: adventure, Alter Moment, Chasing Francis, creation, Florence, images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., nature, news, Oregon, Oregon Coast, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Pacific Northwest, photography, pilgrimage, praise, Sand Dunes, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel, 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. ![]() 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. ![]() 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. ![]() 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 |
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