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| By John-Christer Petersen, 10 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: Bandon, Bandon by the Sea, creation, Life, etc., nature, news, Oregon, Oregon Coast, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Ocean, praise, Reflection, renewal | Category: Photography | Comments are closed By John-Christer Petersen, 10 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: contemplation, creation, introspection, Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, Life, etc., meditation, nature, news, Pacific Northwest, praise, prayer, Redwoods, Reflection, worship | Category: Photography | Comments are closed By John-Christer Petersen, 10 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: Art, Assisi, Christ, Christmas, encouragement, following Jesus, Francis of Assisi, Italy, Jesus, Life, etc., news, praise, Reflection, spirituality | Category: Photography | Comments are closed By John-Christer Petersen, 10 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 killing our planet! Our oceans are a prime example. I am becoming more aware of how detrimental plastic is to our environment. And I will be the first to confess that I too have been guilty. Did you know … Continue reading → November 4th, 2013 | Tags: Art, Art For Life, Bible verses, contemplation, creation, Creation Care, debris, fish, following Jesus, Franciscus Meus, garbage, life, Life, etc., marine debris, marine mammals, nature, news, North Pacific Gyre, Oregon Coast, Our Planet Earth, Pacific Northwest, Plastic pollution, plastics, Reflection, St. Francis of Assisi, trash, Washed Ashore.org, wisdom | Category: Photography | Leave a comment By John-Christer Petersen, 10 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. ![]() Yesterday I inadvertently sent my post “Art for Life” to my Life, etc. blog rather than Franciscus Meus where this series Do you like a Mystery? has been unfolding. This story could easily fit in either, but due to St. Francis’s love and … Continue reading → October 18th, 2013 | Tags: Art, creation, Creation Care, following Jesus, Franciscus Meus, life, Life, etc., nature, news, Oregon Coast, Pacific Northwest, Reflection, St. Francis of Assisi | Category: Photography | Leave a comment By John-Christer Petersen, 10 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 “new” form of art has evolved: The photos show the new medium. It is quite creative. It’s purpose is to save our planet. It is “Art For Life”. The next post will reveal “The Rest of … Continue reading → October 17th, 2013 | Tags: Art, creation, Creation Care, following Jesus, life, Life, etc., Mystery, nature, news, Oregon Coast, planet, Reflection, St. Francis of Assisi, survival | Category: Photography | Leave a comment | ||
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