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Photo of the Philippine Sailfin Lizard at the Oregon Zoo pressed up against the glass in its habit while in their pool.

Taken on Aug 01, 2026 @ 13:59.

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Picture Post: Someone was jealous they weren’t getting any attention …

  • Oregon Zoo
  • Portland
  • Washington Park
by Stephen Weber
Published August 1, 2026
Photo of a skink at the Oregon Zoo sitting in a log in its habitat.

Taken on Aug 01, 2026 @ 13:55.

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Picture Post: Oh. You found me. :P

  • Oregon Zoo
  • Portland
  • Washington Park
by Stephen Weber
Published August 1, 2026
Photo of the two female lions at the Oregon Zoo eating meat hidden in barrels around their habitat.

Taken on Jul 31, 2026 @ 10:57.

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Picture Post: Lions are enjoying some treats in a barrel …

  • Oregon Zoo
  • Portland
  • Washington Park
by Stephen Weber
Published July 31, 2026
Photo of a successfully pulled shot of espresso after dialing in setting on a new grinder.

Taken on Jul 29, 2026 @ 07:58.

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Picture Post: Why you shouldn’t buy an espresso machine without …

  • coffee
  • Portland
  • South Waterfront
by Stephen Weber
Published July 29, 2026
Photo of a vinyl record collection shelved on an IKEA KALLAX.

Taken on Jul 28, 2026 @ 11:19.

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Picture Post: I forget when I last showed off the …

  • Portland
  • South Waterfront
  • vinyl
by Stephen Weber
Published July 28, 2026
Photo of one of the female lions lounging on the grass near a window in their habitat at the Oregon Zoo.

Taken on Jul 24, 2026 @ 13:02.

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Picture Post: Lions are enjoying the shade today. Maybe not …

  • Oregon Zoo
  • Portland
  • Washington Park
by Stephen Weber
Published July 24, 2026
Photo looking north across the Steel Bridge towards the Broadway Bridge during sunset while on a TriMet MAX train.

Taken on Jul 23, 2026 @ 22:42.

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Picture Post: Downside to almost August: the days are getting …

  • light rail
  • LRV
  • MAX
  • Portland
  • public transport
  • Steel Bridge
  • TriMet
by Stephen Weber
Published July 23, 2026
Photo of a commemorative plaque on TriMet MAX car 205 dedicating it as the Gunter Ernst Car. It reads, "In 1993 Tri-Met sought a manufacturer to produce North America's first low-floor light rail cars. While general manager and vice-president of Siemens Transportation Systems, Inc., Mass Transit Division, Gunter Ernst impressed Tri-Met with his firm's outstanding qualifications, unparalleled experience and commitment to excellence in design and production of these innovative vehicles. Car 205 became the first car formally delivered to Tri-Met on March 17, 1997. On that day, by proclamation of Tri-Met General Manager Tom Walsh, and in testimony to Gunter's vision, determination and entrepreneurial skill, Car 205 was named the Gunter Ernst Car."

Taken on Jul 23, 2026 @ 20:01.

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Picture Post: Been a while since I caught the Gunter …

  • Dedicated MAX Car
  • light rail
  • LRV
  • MAX
  • Portland
  • public transport
  • SD660
  • Siemens
  • TriMet
  • Type 2
by Stephen Weber
Published July 23, 2026
Photo of different editions of volume one of "Witch Hat Atelier". From left to right: Japanese language version, English language version, Crunchyroll Store Edition, Kinokuniya Edition.

Taken on Jul 22, 2026 @ 17:17.

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Picture Post: Just need the Grimoire Edition now. Get that …

  • Books Kinokuniya
  • Crunchyroll
  • Kodansha
  • manga
  • Portland
  • South Waterfront
by Stephen Weber
Published July 22, 2026
Photo of a KINKISHARYO coffee mug on an end table.

Taken on Jul 21, 2026 @ 10:07.

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Picture Post: May as well keep the transit mugs going …

  • KINKISHARYO
  • Portland
  • public transport
  • South Waterfront
by Stephen Weber
Published July 21, 2026
Photo of a sunset behind trees over Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center.

Taken on Jul 21, 2026 @ 06:32.

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Picture Post: Just another sunset on the rails last night.

  • Parkrose
  • Portland
  • public transport
  • Sumner
  • TriMet
by Stephen Weber
Published July 21, 2026
Photo of a SMART 10X bus, left, and SAM bus, right, at the Clackamas Town Center transit center. An unidentified TriMet bus is parked next to the SAM bus.

Taken on Jul 20, 2026 @ 19:32.

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Picture Post: Very multi-agency at CTC today. #gobytransit

  • bus
  • Clackamas
  • public transport
  • SAM
  • SMART
  • TriMet
by Stephen Weber
Published July 20, 2026
Photo of the box for the "METAPHOR: Re Fantazio" soundtrack on vinyl.

Taken on Jul 20, 2026 @ 15:00.

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Picture Post: Because paywalling the store wasn’t enough, it’s kind …

  • Atlus
  • Portland
  • soundtrack
  • South Waterfront
  • vinyl
by Stephen Weber
Published July 20, 2026
Photo of Portland Streetcar 025 on layover at S Lowell & Bond on the day of Portland Streetcar's 25th birthday.

Taken on Jul 20, 2026 @ 07:32.

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Picture Post: That moment when you get 025 for 25 …

  • anniversary
  • light rail
  • milestone
  • Model 100
  • Portland
  • Portland Streetcar
  • public transport
  • South Waterfront
  • United Streetcar
by Stephen Weber
Published July 20, 2026
Photo of a Portland Streetcar coffee mug with a Portland Streetcar pen in the background.

Taken on Jul 20, 2026 @ 07:20.

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Picture Post: This feels like an appropriate coffee cup to …

  • anniversary
  • milestone
  • Portland
  • Portland Streetcar
  • public transport
  • South Waterfront
by Stephen Weber
Published July 20, 2026
Photo of sunset over Downtown Portland looking north towards the Steel Bridge from the Eastbank Esplanade floating bridge.

Taken on Jul 19, 2026 @ 22:34.

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Picture Post: Missed the world record setting festivities for BIKETOWN’s …

  • BIKETOWN
  • Central Eastside
  • downtown
  • Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
  • milestone
  • Portland
  • Steel Bridge
by Stephen Weber
Published July 19, 2026
Photo of the new Crab Roll at Meadowrue in The Ritz-Carlton, Portland. Featuring avocado, cucumber, radish sprouts, and furikake.

Taken on Jul 17, 2026 @ 19:39.

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Picture Post: A refreshed food menu awaits at Meadowrue. Introducing …

  • downtown
  • Meadowrue
  • Portland
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Portland
by Stephen Weber
Published July 17, 2026
Photo of a preview pour of 薬 (Kusuri), or Medicine in English. Featuring Suntory Toki Black, Kanade Yuzu Liqueur, Sazon Pina Tapache, and Giffard Ginger. The cocktail will be available exclusively as part of the ten-course omakase experience at Meadowrue in The Ritz-Carlton, Portland.

Taken on Jul 15, 2026 @ 20:24.

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Picture Post: Sneak peak: Introducing 薬 (Kusuri, or Medicine in …

  • downtown
  • Meadowrue
  • Portland
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Portland
by Stephen Weber
Published July 17, 2026
Photo of the new Don’t Mez With Me cocktail at Meadowrue in The Ritz-Carlton, Portland. Featuring Del Maguey Vida Puebla Mezcal, Meletti Amaro, Aperol, house-made hibiscus syrup, lime, and prosciutto marcona garnish. (Contains nuts)

Taken on Jul 14, 2026 @ 17:12.

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Picture Post: Introducing the Don’t Mez With Me.

  • downtown
  • Meadowrue
  • Portland
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Portland
by Stephen Weber
Published July 17, 2026

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