Crater Lake

Crater Lake, Oregon

Crater Lake is often cited as the seventh deepest lake in the world. It may not be true but I was there twice and each time, like these American tourists, I was amazed by the beauty of the landscape. August 2011 Crater est souvent cité comme étant le septième lac le plus profond au monde.…

Merrill Oregon

Merrill, Oregon

Merrill is a small city of around 800 inhabitants in the south of Oregon. It seems to be in the middle of nowhere. One out of four inhabitants lives below the poverty line. Pappy Gander & Co is the local restaurant and it has its own countryside charm. It caters hunters. August 2011. Merrill est…

Eugene, Oregon

This was the first football game of the season at the University of Oregon. I had trouble to understand the rules and was more interested in the choreography of the cheerleaders on the field. Most American universities have cheerleading squads made up solely of students. September 1988. C’était le premier match de football américain de…

Albany, Oregon

Albany is a small city located in the Willamette valley. In the summer, there used to be a fun fair with all kinds of rides. July 1989. Albany est une petite ville située dans la vallée de la Willamette. L’été, il y avait une fête foraine avec toutes sortes de manèges. Juillet 1989.

Veneta, Oregon

When I took this picture at the Oregon country fair in 1989, hippies had been history for quite some time on the West coast. The fair still runs strong today as an outgrowth of counter-culture movements. July 1989. Quand j’ai pris cette photo à « l’Oregon country fair » en 1989, les hippies avaient disparu depuis des…