One of the funny things about Portland weather is that it seems to be able to sense when you are ready to take outdoor pictures. It will be sunny and clear for hours, but the minute you step outside with your camera in hand, clouds roll in. Everything turns a shade of blueish-grey. The wind cuts through your lightweight sweater and knocks the bouquet of tulips off of the table. Rain drops threaten to obscure your lens. You manage through it, getting the shots you need as quickly as possible, then frantically moving everything indoors before the impending downpour hits. As soon as you've safely secured the last item in the dryness of your home, the sun breaks through the clouds again.
