Picotte
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Wesley Picotte
United States
45 creative works found
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I happened across these snow formations while following a coyote’s trail in the Mt Hood Wilderness Area. A stream gurgled beneath this surreal landscape of symmetrical banks and humps, and clearly this was an edge of the coyote’s home territory, so I’ve named the scene Tending the Line. All creeks and rivers flowing from the Mt Hood Wilderness are part of the Columbia River watershed. The Columbia was once a truly unique American river that supported the largest wild run of Chinook salmon in the world. Human encroachment has irrevocable altered the Columbia system but we can still save many other Oregon rivers that contain viable but threatened salmon habitat. To that end, all proceeds from the sale of my work are donated to Oregon Trout, a statewide conservation group working to restore freshwater health and habitat through innovation and education. More images: / / /
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I was thinking one day, camera in lap, about nothing in particular, just daydreaming, and looked up to see my cat, Fee, doing the same, or so it appeared. This is that moment.
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I spent 13 years in Colorado, much of that time in alpine country above treeline. This terrain can appear barren and harsh, but its abundance is revealed when you quiet yourself amongst it. Central and Eastern Oregon is like this, too. The terrain through which flows the Deschutes River is arid and easily taken as inhospitable. What’s there, though, is a landscape subtly dense in variation and rich in biodiversity. This image was captured high above the Deschutes on BLM land. I’d gone up there to see the river but was caught by these interlaced hills and their textures of rock, grass and light. Central Oregon is a precious place and I hope you enjoy this small portion of it. All proceeds from the sale of this image will be donated to Oregon Trout, a non-profit organization working to restore freshwater health through innovation and education. More images: / / /
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All proceeds from the sale of this image will be donated to Oregon Trout, a statewide non-profit organization working to restore freshwater health and habitat through innovation and education. PLEASE SELECT VIEW LARGER TO VIEW THIS IMAGE. More images: / / /
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I happened across these snow formations while following a coyote’s trail in the Mt Hood Wilderness Area. A stream gurgled beneath this surreal landscape of symmetrical banks and humps, and clearly this was an edge of the coyote’s home territory, so I’ve named the scene Tending the Line. All creeks and rivers flowing from the Mt Hood Wilderness are part of the Columbia River watershed. The Columbia was once a truly unique American river that supported the largest wild run of Chinook salmon in the world. Human encroachment has irrevocable altered the Columbia system but we can still save many other Oregon rivers that contain viable but threatened salmon habitat. To that end, all proceeds from the sale of my work are donated to Oregon Trout, a statewide conservation group working to restore freshwater health and habitat through innovation and education. More images: / /
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Please contribute charitably through your purchase of this image. 100% of earnings from works sold are donated to Oregon Trout, a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to restore freshwater health and habitat through innovation and education. PLEASE SELECT “VIEW LARGER” TO VIEW THIS IMAGE. More images: / / /
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Central and eastern Oregon is spotted with once vibrant farming communities that today exist as little more than a crossroads. This old church served such a community. It remains standing but the town it once served is no more. Please check out my series Grain Elevator, Sherman County, Oregon for a look at another historic Oregon building. More images: /
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I just spent two weeks in Italy, most of that time in Rome, a city that contains architectural and artistic wonders on a scale that’s difficult to describe. What kept capturing my eye and imagination, though, were innumerable, minute details in a sea of history—fascinating alleyways, ancient doorways, intricate fountains, forgotten piazzas. While there I visited the Vatican Museum, and en route to the Sistine Chapel and Basilica Sant’ Pietro encountered this small marble mask. Just one more incredible, fine detail from an amazing place. More images: / / /
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I just spent two weeks in Italy, most of that time in Rome, a city that contains architectural and artistic wonders on a scale that’s difficult to describe. What kept capturing my eye and imagination, though, were innumerable, minute details awash in a sea of history—fascinating alleyways, ancient doorways, intricate fountains, forgotten piazzas. In 1911, after 25 years of work, the Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome was opened, crossing the Tiber between the Castel Sant’ Angelo and Basilica Sant’ Pietro. Four columns rise from this three-arched bridge, two per side, bearing bronze representations of the Winged Victory. It’s the four white marble sculptures in its center that attract attention, however. Placed over the pillars of the central arch, they symbolize the Unity of Italy, Liberty, Oppression defeated, and Loyalty to the Constitution. This lion was a detail repeated on each sculpture but had prominent relief, as they guarded the corners. Lions are everywhere in Italy! More images: / / /
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My boy Taj :) More images: / / /
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Old and New Grain Elevators, Sherman County, Oregon is part of a growing series of images depicting a historic, wooden grain elevator located in Kent, Oregon, a once robust farming community that today is little more than a crossroads. [see the series] Concrete and metal grain elevators dot central and eastern Oregon and operate as hubs for farming co-ops. Farmers contribute their grain and in so doing, collectively maintain greater leverage on market rates. These elevators primarily serve large farms because that’s mostly what remains in operation in Oregon today, but this wooden example is part of a tangible legacy of small, family-run ranches and their fight to maintain a uniquely American way of life. This fascinating building is one of a precious remaining few – most have been disassembled or burned down (often due to arson). Its timbers graduate from as thick as 12”x12” at the base to much thinner as you ascend its elevation, an engineering tactic that enabled great scale. It’s no longer in use – the cement elevator next to it is – but it’s weather-worn and patinated, wooden mosaic and it’s sheer bulk – visible for miles – is quite incredible to behold. Please check out the series Grain Elevator, Sherman County, Oregon and find out when it’s added to adding me to your watchlist :) The series: / My RB Homepage
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Wooden Grain Elevator, Sherman County, Oregon – Corner with Ladder is part of a growing series of images depicting a historic, wooden grain elevator located in Kent, Oregon, a once robust farming community that today is little more than a crossroads. [see the series] Concrete and metal grain elevators dot central and eastern Oregon and operate as hubs for farming co-ops. Farmers contribute their grain and in so doing, collectively maintain greater leverage on market rates. These elevators primarily serve large farms because that’s mostly what remains in operation in Oregon today, but this wooden example is part of a tangible legacy of small, family-run ranches and their fight to maintain a uniquely American way of life. This fascinating building is one of a precious remaining few – most have either been disassembled or burned down (sadly, often due to arson). Its timbers graduate from as thick as 12”x12” to much thinner as you ascend its elevation, an engineering tactic that enabled great scale. It’s no longer in use – the cement elevator next to it is – but it’s weather-worn and patinated, wooden mosaic and it’s sheer bulk – rising like a monolith from the surrounding farmland – is really quite incredible to behold. Please check out the series Grain Elevator, Sherman County, Oregon and find out when it’s added to by adding me to your watchlist :) The series: / My RB Homepage
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Wooden Grain Elevator, Sherman County, Oregon – Support Timbers is part of a growing series of images depicting a historic, wooden grain elevator located in Kent, Oregon, a once robust farming community that today is little more than a crossroads. [see the series] Please view this image LARGER. Concrete and metal grain elevators dot central and eastern Oregon and operate as hubs for farming co-ops. Farmers contribute their grain and in so doing, collectively maintain greater leverage on market rates. These elevators primarily serve large farms because that’s mostly what remains in operation in Oregon today. This wooden monolith is part of a tangible legacy of small, family-run ranches and their fight to maintain a uniquely American way of life. This fascinating building is one of a precious remaining few – most have been disassembled or burned down (often due to arson). Its timbers graduate from as thick as 12”x12” at the base to much thinner as you ascend its elevation, an engineering tactic that enabled great scale. It’s no longer in use – the cement elevator next to it is – but it’s weather-worn and patinated, wooden mosaic and it’s sheer bulk – visible for miles – is quite incredible to behold. Please check out the series Grain Elevator, Sherman County, Oregon and find out when it’s added to by adding me to your watchlist :) The series: / [my RB homepage]
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Wooden Grain Elevator, Sherman County, Oregon – Two Windows is part of a growing series of images depicting a historic, wooden grain elevator located in Kent, Oregon, a once robust farming community that today is little more than a crossroads. [see the series] Concrete and metal grain elevators dot central and eastern Oregon and operate as hubs for farming co-ops. Farmers contribute their grain and in so doing, collectively maintain greater leverage on market rates. These elevators primarily serve large farms because that’s mostly what remains in operation in Oregon today. This wooden example is part of a tangible legacy of small, family-run ranches and their fight to maintain a uniquely American way of life. This fascinating building is one of a precious remaining few – most have been disassembled or burned down (often due to arson). Its timbers graduate from as thick as 12”x12” at the base to much thinner as you ascend its elevation, an engineering tactic that enabled great scale. It’s no longer in use – the cement elevator next to it is – but it’s weather-worn and patinated, wooden mosaic and it’s sheer bulk – visible for miles – is quite incredible to behold. Please check out the series Grain Elevator, Sherman County, Oregon and find out when it’s added to by adding me to your watchlist :) The series: / My RB Homepage
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Wooden Grain Elevator, Sherman County, Oregon – One Window is part of a growing series of images depicting a historic, wooden grain elevator located in Kent, Oregon, a once robust farming community that today is little more than a crossroads. [see the series] Concrete and metal grain elevators dot central and eastern Oregon and operate as hubs for farming co-ops. Farmers contribute their grain and in so doing, collectively maintain greater leverage on market rates. These elevators primarily serve large farms because that’s mostly what remains in operation in Oregon today. This wooden example is part of a tangible legacy of small, family-run ranches and their fight to maintain a uniquely American way of life. This fascinating building is one of a precious remaining few – most have been disassembled or burned down (often due to arson). Its timbers graduate from as thick as 12”x12” at the base to much thinner as you ascend its elevation, an engineering tactic that enabled great scale. It’s no longer in use – the cement elevator next to it is – but it’s weather-worn and patinated, wooden mosaic and it’s sheer bulk – visible for miles – is quite incredible to behold. Please check out the series Grain Elevator, Sherman County, Oregon and find out when it’s added to by adding me to your watchlist :) The series: / My RB Homepage
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Wooden Grain Elevator, Sherman County, Oregon – One Window II is part of a growing series of images depicting a historic, wooden grain elevator located in Kent, Oregon, a once robust farming community that today is little more than a crossroads. [see the series] Concrete and metal grain elevators dot central and eastern Oregon and operate as hubs for farming co-ops. Farmers contribute their grain and in so doing, collectively maintain greater leverage on market rates. These elevators primarily serve large farms because that’s mostly what remains in operation in Oregon today. This wooden example is part of a tangible legacy of small, family-run ranches and their fight to maintain a uniquely American way of life. This fascinating building is one of a precious remaining few – most have been disassembled or burned down (often due to arson). Its timbers graduate from as thick as 12”x12” at the base to much thinner as you ascend its elevation, an engineering tactic that enabled great scale. It’s no longer in use – the cement elevator next to it is – but it’s weather-worn and patinated, wooden mosaic and it’s sheer bulk – visible for miles – is quite incredible to behold. Please check out the series Grain Elevator, Sherman County, Oregon and find out when it’s added to by adding me to your watchlist :) The series: / My RB Homepage
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Sauvie Island, situated ten miles north of Portland, Oregon, is an essential part of the wetland system along the Columbia River that’s used by thousands of migratory birds each year. While kayaking Sturgeon Lake, which occupies the center of the island, I observed Tree Swallows hunting the lake’s surface at dusk, their long, sweeping runs interrupted by abrupt rolls and dives as they chased their insect prey. Please help protect our rivers: All proceeds from the sale of this work will be donated to Oregon Trout, a statewide conservation group working to restore freshwater health and habitat through innovation and education. More images: / /
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An HDR image of an old dory lying just below the Borgo Santa Lucia. More images: / / /
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The church, San Francesco di Paola. The square is called Piazza Plebiscito, and it’s the city’s largest. This is an HDR image. More images: / / /
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All creeks and rivers flowing from the Mt Hood Wilderness are part of the Columbia River watershed. The Columbia was once a truly unique American river that supported the largest wild run of Chinook salmon in the world. Human encroachment has irrevocably altered the Columbia system but we can still save many other Northwest rivers that contain viable but threatened salmon habitat. To that end, all proceeds from the sale of this work will be donated to Oregon Trout, a statewide conservation group working to restore freshwater health and habitat through innovation and education. More images: / /
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Found this on an old Sitka Spruce that became a nurse log long ago, from the looks of things. 20% of the proceeds from the sale of this work will be donated to Oregon Trout, a statewide conservation group working to restore freshwater health and habitat through innovation and education. More images: / /
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An image of a Foxglove (I think), Taken at the edge of a cow pasture near Brownsmead, Oregon, along the Columbia River. 20% of the proceeds from the sale of this work will be donated to Oregon Trout, a statewide conservation group working to restore freshwater health and habitat through innovation and education. More images: / /
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I’ve been exploring the banks of the Columbia, getting tangled up in the low lying farmland on the the Oregon side, near the mouth but east from the coast. Old homesteads, cattle and sheep, a steady life in the tidal sloughs. Not much has changed here for more than 100 years. Newer trucks and tractors nowadays, but the people are the same as they ever were – hard, hard working and simple. Brownsmead is a place where a road crosses an abandoned train line. It had a post office for while, and a train station, which is where I found this image. 20% of the proceeds from the sale of this work will be donated to Oregon Trout, a statewide conservation group working to restore freshwater health and habitat through innovation and education. More images: / /
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Sauvie Island, situated ten miles north of Portland, Oregon, is an essential part of the wetland system along the Columbia River that’s used by thousands of migratory birds each year. Please help protect our rivers: All proceeds from the sale of this work will be donated to Oregon Trout, a statewide conservation group working to restore freshwater health and habitat through innovation and education. More images: / /
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