The title pretty much says it all.
My wife and I moved here in April of 2006 to allow me to start my
career...and what a great place to start. Portland has been a
wonderful place to live. It's a great city...in a beautiful part of
the country...and has a lot of things to suite anyone's taste in
culture, art, entertainment, etc.
However, Portland was always a stepping stone location for us...a means to an end that preferably had us heading back east and closer to home. That time has finally come. Last week I was offered a job in Arkansas, which I gladly accepted! We officially leave town on April 28th, just a few short weeks away now!
Before I leave though, I wanted to take a moment and share a thought or two about my time on flickr. In 2007 I was introduced to the world of flickr. After following (often times totally astounded at the images that were produced by them) the flickr streams of folks such as Jesse, Ara, Danielle, and perhaps most influential and encouraging to me, Zeb, I decided to join this world of flickr.
Thus began a fantastic journey for me. I've grown to really love photography over the last 2 years. I've met a lot of people, some of whom (such as Victor) I've been shooting with several times and have become good friends with. The knowledge that I've acquired through my interactions with all of my flickr buddies is priceless, and I have appreciated all the time people have spent to explain the most simplest of tasks.
Finally...in the age of the internet...I don't guess this is really goodbye. I will continue to follow all of my friends streams (most likely in an envious manner during times like the tulip festival, etc), and hope you will do the same with me. Arkansas may not have a Ramona or Multnomah falls...nor vast wild flower meadows high up on volcanic peaks...but it does have STORMS! Oh how I have missed my thunderstorms!
P.S. - That last note was a shout out to Little M. I think it's a shout out b/c of her comment on this picture. ;o) Looks like I'll get my storms after all M!
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bignastyweather 39 months ago | reply
Thanks everyone.
Adam - Actually...I won't be making anymore money than I'm making here. Here in Portland, I get a cost of living adjustment to my pay. In Arkansas...despite my getting a promotion...I don't get any adjustment, and as such my salary will not increase.
Dani - You and Zeb (since he appears to want to do this too) will just have to come out chasing with me one day!
Lance - Thanks!
M - We do have common roots don't we! You can take the person out of the south, but you can't take the south out of the person! There are apparently some really neat "waterfalls" in Arkansas. If you ever pass through, we'll need to go shoot!
Bobshots 39 months ago | reply
I do envy the thunderstorms you will see but how will we ever get an accurate weather forecast without you? I swear this is the truth... i met you and your lovely wife at edgefield the evening before halloween and you said the rains would start at midnight.... i drove east at 11:30 and when i reached Cascade Locks i had to turn on the wipers... i looked at the clock and it was exactly midnight:) you rock bro!
like you say the net does keep us close but your driveway is a long one...best wishes Charles:)
little m:) 39 months ago | reply
yes we will:)
and i am telling you~ this shot really is one helluva a way to exit, my friend~the comp, exposure and "story" are dead f.n. on target!!!
ps~i posted for you:) will open it tomorrow when everyone is awake...i hate goodbyes:(
Don Pyle 39 months ago | reply
Follow the stars...good luck with your move Charles.
Janice L 39 months ago | reply
Best wishes to you apparently returning to where your heart is. Looking forward to seeing photos from the heartland.
JP Hansen @ Random…¡ 39 months ago | reply
East {–} West… Charles… It looks like we'll be both be headed in opposite directions at about the same time. Sorry we didn't get to meet. Wave & Smile if we pass. Sounds like we'll both be smiling.
Good luck on the move and changes.
bignastyweather 39 months ago | reply
Bob...Don and Janice....thank you. I definitely look forward to posting pictures of my majestic atmospheric friends!
JP Hansen...yes, that's too bad we didn't get to shoot together with Victor. I'll be smiling and waving...but only if you do. ;o) Thanks for the well wishes.
M...what can I say. I GOT A DEDICATION POST FROM LITTLE M!!!...WHOO HOO. Haha...I'd secretly been hoping for one of those for a while now. ;o)
Kathy Murillo Acuña 39 months ago | reply
the picture is awesome..
by the way..
Hola soy nueva.. me encantaría visitaras mi pagina y comentaras... / Hi I'm new .. I love to visit my page and comment...
Soleil is me. 39 months ago | reply
................Greeting from Bangkok. Your image is so beautiful artwork from camera and I love it:)
SPLENDID PHOTO... YOUR PHOTO IS THE BEST, BY AN ADMIN CONSIDERED.
INSPIRE Invite ONLY
You are INVITED to display this wonderful photo
in the INSPIRE Pool
Be happy Ba healthy:)
Darren White Photography 39 months ago | reply
I used to visit my Grandparents in Oklahoma each summer before they passed on and I know what you mean about the killer storms and clouds!!!!!...wishing you safe and happy travels!!!
bignastyweather 39 months ago | reply
Hey thanks everyone.
I really just thought this would be something that would serve to thank the flickr friends I've come to know and appreciate!
I didn't think so many folks would actually enjoy the picture. That's a bonus.
little m:) 39 months ago | reply
well you didn't have to move out of the pnw to get one, charles! :)
louisa_xo 39 months ago | reply
Your picture is stunning, and as an admin for Pretty and Artistic Pictures from Around The World, I'd love to invite you to add this and any other pictures to the group!
Ar'alani 39 months ago | reply
I'm so, so happy for you. We'll miss you, your beautiful pictures, your excellent company, and your wonderful weather sense. Have a GREAT time at your new job and don't forget to stop by and tell us how things are going! Best to you and your wife!!!
bignastyweather 39 months ago | reply
Thanks Ara...for the well wishes and compliments!
debiesn 37 months ago | reply
awesome.
EmzV8 20 months ago | reply
LaLaLove this!
Waleed abdulaziz 19 months ago | reply
nice one
- Dave Morrow - 15 months ago | reply
cool shot
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Susanne Orlich 2 months ago | reply
I wish I took it, this is wonderful...and sad ... and why....hope Arkansas was a a good choice