Best of 2021

My Top 11 photographs this year were again very difficult to pick as my time was spent more on my business, our bathroom remodel and avoiding COVID then in taking photographs. I got more shots in than 2020 due mostly to a trip to Montana to shoot a wedding. Most of my comments from last years’ intro paragraph speak true for 2021 as well. It’s been a tough haul for most creatives but we have to just push through this thing safely and make sure we continue to practice our art because not only do WE need it personally but our family, friends and fans need the escape now more than ever.

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Bitar Mansion
Laurelhurst, Portland

I started a multi-year photographic documentation of the Harry Green house in Laurelhurst. One of the most beautiful structures that still exists in Oregon is this 1927 Herman Brookman stunner. I’m not only taking photographs but also providing architectural metalwork to the project. It’s things like this that really give me a reason to get up in the morning. Proud to be part of this historic restoration!

Fujifilm X-T3 - 16mm - f8 - 1/20 - ISO2000

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Taylor
Taste of Style 2021

Although the event never materialized we still got to make some magic and shoot promo shots.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 90mm - f4 - 1/125 - ISO160 - Model: Taylor Ross - Hair: Chris Vandehey - Make Up: Ilannah Vu - Direction: Dawn Renee

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Harlow
Camp Senia, Montana

This year we got back to see family in Montana twice and the first trip I got to photograph yet another new addition; adorable baby Harlow!

Fujifilm X-T3 - 50mm - f2.8 - 1/125 - ISO160

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Homestead
Near Judith Gap, Montana

Homesteading urbex somewhere between Judith Gap and Harlowton, MT. The color version was just fine but the B&W conversion really makes the mood.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 16mm - f8 - 1/420 - ISO200

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Amber
Taste of Style 2021

The second promo shoot for the cancelled event.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 90mm - f2.8 - 1/250 - ISO160 - Model: Amber Nicotra - Hair: Chris Vandehey - Make Up: Ilannah Vu

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Opening Time
Mary’s Club - Downtown Portland

After over 67 years in its SW Broadway location Portland's iconic strip club @marysclub moved due to the recent sale of the building.
I asked the owner for the opportunity to shoot the interior and was delighted to be told yes. So much history in this establishment.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 55mm - f8 - 1/900 - ISO200

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Nap Time
Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming

We got another few days in the park on this trip and it’s always a great experience with plenty to see and photograph. This bison posed for me in front of a historic garage near Old Faithful.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 35mm - f4 - 1/600 - ISO160

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Pine Creek Falls
Pine Creek - Montana

This beautiful waterfall was not far from where we were staying in Emigrant. After a short hike we popped out to this wonder and climbed all over it for about an hour.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 16mm - f11 - 1/70 - ISO160

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Kiss
Sacajawea Hotel, Three Forks, Montana

I got to shoot another wedding! Luckily for me I was a second shooter so there was no pressure and I could shoot what I wanted and leave the punch list to the primary.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 90mm - f4 - 1/2400 - ISO320

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Natasha
Davis Graveyard, Portland

Last minute shoot at our friends static Halloween yard display down the street.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 90mm - f5.6 - 1/250 - ISO200 - Model: Natasha May - Direction: Michael Nekvapil

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Chris Dowd
Fishbone, Bossanova Ballroom, Portland

I got the nasty stare that just made my evening… getting home to edit and see the reflection of the keys in Chris’ shades. Yes! Nailed it!

Fujifilm X-T3 - 90mm - f2.8 - 1/250 - ISO3200

Best of 2020

My Top 10 photographs this year were very difficult to pick as my time behind the camera was really limited due to COVID. Not really using the pandemic as an excuse, but I was just not that motivated to get out and document things. It was a difficult year for most human beings and I think I captured a bit of the pain and suffering we are all experiencing but at the same time finding some bright spots along the way. I hope you enjoy this look back at my year, photographically.

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Applause
Downtown Portland, Oregon

Photographing the homeless is not something I do often, in fact I’d say it’s very rare. This scene just spoke to me and I could NOT pass it up. The image of irony and ridiculousness of the ‘Applause’ sign in the window reflect current events way better than I can even begin to describe with words.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 - 35mm - f8 - 1/160 - ISO6400

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Dino Archie
Minority Retort - Siren Theater - Downtown Portland, Oregon

My friend Jason invited me Downtown to shoot the excellent comedy show that he produces. Packed house that night. Very difficult to shoot when you are laughing your ass off!

Fujifilm X-T2 - 124mm - f4 - 1/200 - ISO500

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Visiting Grandpa
Salem, Oregon

This was a difficult year to spend time with family and friends. We were lucky to have been able to get in a little bit of quality time before the pandemic. Never enough though. Time goes by way too fast.

Fujifilm X-T2 - 16mm - f2.8 - 1/125 - ISO5000

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Twilight
Multnomah Falls - Columbia River Gorge - Oregon

Just before the lockdown I managed to get in one short trip up the Gorge for some shots. I never tire of Multnomah Falls… one of the best in the world and so close to us here. We are really lucky!

Fujifilm X-T2 - 16mm - f8 - 30s - ISO200

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Serenade
Portland, Oregon

Some dear friends came by for some social distanced birthday greetings by song for my wife.
Awesome moments like this that help break up the monotony of the endless hours at home.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 - 35mm - f8 - i/80 - ISO200

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RIP George Floyd
May 30th - Downtown Portland, Oregon

The murder of George Floyd resulted in protests and rioting across the nation. Portland was no exception and the event sparked an unprecedented 100+ continuous days of protests demanding justice and equal rights. It’s not fun getting gassed but I felt that it was important to spread the message of exactly what is going on… through my lens.

Fujifilm X-T2 - 140mm - f8 - 1/80 - ISO800

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Night 10
June 7th - Downtown Portland, Oregon

Federal law enforcement arrived in Portland when our local police were told to stand down. The six-block area around the Justice Center were the epicenter for the protests and as night arrived the excitement really started with antagonists and police trading volleys of both words and munitions.

Fujifilm X-T2 - 61mm - f2.8 - 1/160 - ISO12800

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Fire on Elk Rock Island
September 9th - Milwaukie, Oregon

In the early evening a wildfire started on the small island in the Willamette River near downtown Milwaukie. I packed up my gear and rushed down to the river to survey the commotion and managed to get a few good frames in before the fire department extinguished the flames.

Fujifilm X-T2 - 128mm - f2.8 - .5sec - ISO6400

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Welcome, wear a mask!
Scare Fair - Canby, Oregon

Normally I get to shoot the David Graveyard halloween yard display often as it’s right down the street from my house but this year COVID had other plans and the experience was changed to a drive-through format at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds.

Fujifilm X-T2 - 16mm - f2.8 - 1/8 - ISO800

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Amber Nicotra
Taste of Style 2020 - One Main Place - Portland, Oregon

I didn’t get to do much studio work this year but the lights did get pulled out to shoot this wonderful event once again this year. Great to be a part of this event as it’s for a good cause and the talent is amazing!

Fujifilm X-T3 - 90mm - f5.6 - 1/500 - ISO200

Best of 2019

My Top 10 photographs this year are not necessarily the best technically or compositionally but more so the selects that speak to me about the Experience. The Story is not always easily communicated to the viewer through a lone image and the viewer rarely get's the backstory, or Behind the Scenes as it's sometimes called. At the close of 2019 I present these 10 images and a little backstory as well. Enjoy!

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Haystack
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area - Pacific City, Oregon

My first time using the new manual focus only Laowa 9mm lens. It's super wide and sharp and relatively inexpensive... especially used as I got it. This is at the extreme top of the dune and I framed Haystack Rock in the distance between the dead trees.

Haystack - Fuji X-t2 - 9mm - .9sec - ISO200

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Ball Court
Chitzen-Itza, Mexico

We got the early morning tour before all the guests arrived. The angle and shadows lead the eye across the frame. I only wish there were some clouds in the sky.

Ball Court - Fuji X-t2 - f11 - 55mm - 1/220 - ISO200

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Observatory
Mayaland, Mexico

This resort is directly next door to Chitzen-Itza. This particular shot is of my son sitting on the front steps overlooking the Observatory (with his iPad, of course). A shot I will cherish forever.

Observatory - Fuji X-t2 - f11 - 26.5mm - 1/110 - ISO200

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Melting!
near Sherwood, OR

Sometimes glamour is not that glamorous. This particular day was HOT and under the tent it was even warmer. We were all melting during this Princess themed shoot and the expressions of both Taarna and the girl in the background tell the story perfectly.

Melting - Fuji X-t2 - f4 - 90mm - 1/500 - ISO200

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Aidan
Red Lodge, MT

The annual trip to see family in Montana this year was extra special because we got to meet the newest addition to the family and I knew I had to be the first for official portraits.

Aidan - Fuji X-t2 - f2 - 90mm - 1/250 - ISO200 - Godox AD200 w/softbox

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Flip
Fringe Fashion promotional shoot
Shot at Cobalt Studios, Portland
Model: Degundrea Harris

I was asked to shoot for Fringe this year and had a great time at three different events. When you have all the elements in place for some excellent shots then there is always time to have a little fun.

Flip - Fuji X-t2 - f4.5 - 90mm - 1/125 - ISO200

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Red Hot
Angelo Moore of Fishbone at the One Nation Under a Groove Tour. Portland, OR

Each time Fishbone comes to town I ask management if I can shoot them and they never disappoint. This show was at the Oregon Zoo. The rains started toward the end of Fishbone's set and I was ill prepared for it so had to leave before George Clinton took the stage.

Red Hot - Fuji X-t2 - 140mm - f2.8 - 1/250 - ISO1600

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Jade
Taste of Style 2019
An event to benefit the Oregon Food Bank.
One Main Place, Portland, OR
Model: Jade Toland

This was I believe my fourth year in a row shooting this event and the first time I got to set up a with real lighting to document the models in full hair and make-up. Out of dozens of wonderful frames this particular shot was my favorite for the day.

Jade - Fuji X-t2 - f5.6 - 35mm - 1/40 - ISO200 - Godox AD200 x2 with softboxes

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Catrina of Dia de Muertos
Davis Graveyard, Milwaukie, OR
Model: @leillinaa
MUaH: Blanca Plata

Day of the Dead themed shoot where Mike and I had a rare run of the place for an entire day. Ultra-talented body paint artist and two beautiful models made the day a winner. So much fun!

Catrina - Fuji X-t2 - f4 - 35mm - 1/100 - ISO200

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Shuttered
Near Buffalo, Montana

Exploring abandoned structures is one of my favorite things to do and while in Montana for Thanksgiving I took a drive alone one day to capture some. This particular shot is the interior of an old homestead in central Montana and was taken through a long gone window.

Shuttered - Fuji X-t2 - f8 - 18mm - 1/4 - ISO200

Talking about my bags on the Latitude Photography Podcast

I recently talked about my camera bags with Brent Bergherm on his Latitude Photography Podcast.

We primarily talk about my Tenba DNA Messenger bags. I have the 8 and the 11. These are excellent messenger style bags and I highly recommend them.

Check it out here...

http://latitudephotographypodcast.com/episode/all-about-photo-bags-call-in-show-part-2/#more-414

Best of 2017

  Late December every year I like to look back over my work and pick my best shots. These are not necessarily the best technically by any means but definitely my personal favorites. Listed in chronological order...

#1 - Winter Noir XIII - January 11th
   Portland got blasted with our biggest snow storm for years so i jumped in the Subaru and headed downtown to a deserted City filled with excellent photographic opportunity.

Canon 7D Mark II - EF16-35 f/4L IS - 20mm - f8 - 1/30 sec - ISO10000

#2 - Ancient Order of United Workmen Temple - January 20th
    I received the opportunity to tour the interior of this building from 1892 that was slated for demolition. 

Canon 6D - EF16-35 f4L - 16mm - f8 - 1/15th - ISO 400

#3 - Untitled - January 20th
    The election was over and Portlanders decided to riot in the streets on the very cold and wet night.  

Canon 7D Mark II - EOS 135L - f2.8 - 1/250 - ISO 12800

#4 - Yaquina Morning - February 11th
    Sunrise at the Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport, OR just as the moon was setting to the West.

Canon 6D - EF70-200 f4 IS - 200mm - f4 - 1/160 - ISO 2000

#5 - Wilsonville vs. Thurston - March 3rd
    Tipoff of some high school basketball at Wilsonville High School. Zach Reichle from Wilsonville would eventually sign for the Oregon State Beavers.

Canon 7D Mark II - EF135L - f2.8 - 1/750 - ISO 1600

#6 - Coldwater Peak - May 20th
    If you turn around at the Johnston Ridge Observatory at Mt. St. Helens this is what you see.

Canon 7D Mark II - EF70-200 f4 IS - 169mm - f11 - 1/250 - ISO 640

#7 - Mt. Hood from Lost Lake - June 24th
    A view of Mt. Hood from Lost Lake.

Canon 6D - EF70-200 f4 IS - 200mm - f8 - 1/250 - ISO 100

#8 - Longing - July 8th
    Michael Nekvapil (Some Camera Guy) and I took model Rhiannon out to an abandoned farm house for some stunning work on a very hot and humid afternoon. One of my last shoots with my trusty Canon 6D.

Canon 6D - EF135L - f3.2 - 1/80 - ISO 200

#9 - Fishbone (Jay Armant) - September 9th
    I got my second opportunity to shoot Fishbone, this time at the Roseland Theater. Quite a challenge this time as it was my first real outing with the new Fuji kit.

Fujifilm X-T2 - XF50-140 f2.8 - 140mm - f2.8 - 1/250 - ISO 1600

#10 - Halloween Sunrise - October 31st
    Sunrise from the Pittock Mansion.

Fujifilm X-T2 - XF18-55 f2.8-4 - 35mm - f11 - 1.8 sec - ISO 200

#11 - Judith Gap Sunset II - November 24th
    Sunset at the Brewington Ranch near Judith Gap, Montana.

Fujifilm X-T2 - XF18-55 f2.8-4 - 18mm - f10 - 1/3 sec - ISO 200

Best of 2016

  Late December every year I like to look back over my shots and pick my personal Top 10 (+3 this year... so hard to limit it). These are not necessarily the best technically by any means but definitely my personal favorites. Listed in chronological order...

#1 - Window to the Future - January 13th
   The past few years have seen great change in Portland as many structures are being demolished to make room for new development. This particular building is on NW Park Ave and was built in 1910. I have a personal project to document as many demolitions as I possibly can. The framing of the backhoe bucket works perfectly here.

6D - 85mm - f8 - 1/125 - ISO 1000

#2 - Concerned Todd - January 17th
   Filmmaker and friend Todd Trigsted dropped by to drink some beers and dial in the studio lights. I think we got them pretty dialed.

6D - 135mm - f9 - 1/125 - ISO 100

#3 - Pure Rebel - January 21st
   Traveling model Kristy Harmer is a charmer for sure. The camera loves her and she is a true professional that is booked out every day of the year that she wants. This particular day was a four person group shoot in a recording studio in Brooklyn. I had dozens of shots that were keepers but this one works the best for me. Photo taken from a small step stool to provide a bit of foreshortening that emphasizes her face.

6D - 35mm - f6.3 - 1/60 - ISO 100

#4 - Reaching - March 8th
   This shot is from a poplar tree farm along I-84 in Boardman, OR. The B&W conversion using NIK Silver EFEX just works for me. 

6D - 16mm - f16 - 1/200 - ISO 100

#5 - Knob - March 8th
   The 1914 Davenport Hotel is a hotel located in downtown Spokane, WA. The Davenport was the first hotel in the United States with air conditioning, a central vacuum system, pipe organ, and dividing doors in the ballrooms. The hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Door hardware is my living and photographing vintage hardware is a passion of mine.

6D - 35mm - f11 - 25 sec. - ISO 100

#6 - Monroe Street Bridge - March 9th
   This bridge is also in downtown Spokane. This B&W long exposure using NIK Silver EFEX is one of my personal favorites. 

6D - 16mm - f16 - 30 sec. - ISO 200

#7 - Palouse Falls - March 9th
   Palouse Falls is one of the wonders of Washington State. This photo is a long exposure taken with a Lee Big Stopper (10 stop ND filter).

6D - 16mm - f11 - 30 sec. - ISO 100

#8 - Attack from above! - June 8th
   On my way home from work I spotted this Osprey being tormented by a murder of blackbirds. I pulled over and let the shutter of my new 7D2 machine gun for a few minutes. Spray and pray they call it... my prayers were answered with this shot.

7D2 - 100mm - f8 - 1/800 - ISO 100

#9 - Elle Apostrophe - June 18th
   This shoot took place in the Benson-Cheney mansion in St. Johns. Victorian attire and fog machines were on the menu and we certainly made the most of it.

6D - 85mm - f8 - 1/160 - ISO 100

#10 - Island Lake - June 29th
   Our summer vacation was in Montana and Wyoming this year. No trip is complete without a drive to Yellowstone National Park via the breathtaking Beartooth Pass. This is an early morning (just after sunrise) shot at the edge of the lake taken rather quickly due to the fact that the mosquitos absolutely love my sweet blood and they were swarming me.

7D2 - 90mm - f16 - 1/125 - ISO 800

#11 - Square Butte Sunset II - July 6th
   Sunsets in Montana are a true sight to behold! This particular shat was taken just after the sun dipped directly behind Square Butte. The clouds just exploded in color. This is an HDR (High Dynamic Range) composite taken from a 3 shot bracket and combined in Adobe Lightroom.

6D - 35mm - f11 - 1/20 - ISO 100

#12 - Untitled - October 8th
   My friend Michael asked me to be the second shooter at a wedding for a good family friend. This shot was the father/bride dance and captures Dad's perfect expression.

6D - 100mm - f4 - 1/180 - ISO 400

#13 - Angelo - November 12th
   I got the chance to shoot my favorite band Fishbone from the front row. Learned a lot on how to shoot in low light without flash that night... basically use fast glass and bump shutter speed and ISO up as far as you can to get the correct exposure. I used my 35 f2 IS and 85 1.8 as fast primes may not be as versatile as a zoom but they sure do let the light in.

6D - 85mm - f2 - 1/250 - ISO 1600

#13 - Tilikum Morning II - November 30th
   I revisited this shot from last year and nailed it even more successfully due to the fog and light. I manages to capture the lights on the bridge as well as the OHSU tram. I will take this shot a few times a year and one of these days I'll hit it perfectly. 

7D2 - 135mm - f11 - 1/250 - ISO 250

Taste of Style - 9/24/2016

I was asked to contribute to the Oregon Food Bank's Taste of Style benefit event. It's now an annual event raising funds for those less fortunate.

"Oregon Food Bank and our Statewide Network of 21 regional food banks and approximately 970 partner agencies help our neighbors facing food insecurity throughout Oregon and Clark County, Washington."

The event was a great time and hopefully successful for the cause. It displayed talent from twelve students from the Art Institute of Portland as well as student and professional hairdressers from around the greater Portland metro area.

Canon 6D - EF85 1.8 - f5.6 - 1/80 - ISO6400

Event photography is definitely not my forte. You have to be good with people, quick and really pay attention to what is going on around you. Not to mention good with flash. 

Canon 6D - EF85 1.8 - f5.6 - 1/180 - ISO400

There is simply no way to shoot in these dark environments without a speedlite. I'm learning flash slowly. This was excellent practice and for the most part I did OK.

Canon 6D - EF85 1.8 - f5.6 - 1/80 - ISO400

Donating your time for causes which you feel are important, and important to you, can be very rewarding. I will most likely be back next year if asked. 

Canon 6D - EF85 1.8 - f5.6 - 1/80 - ISO400

Canon 6D - EF85 1.8 - f5.6 - 1/80 - ISO400

Canon 7D2 - EF16-35 f4 - f5.6 - 1/250 - ISO800

For more information...  www.oregonfoodbank.org  and  www.tasteofstylepdx.org

Sunset over Horsetail Falls - 9/18/2016

Landscape photography is very difficult...

The results of this afternoon's shoot. I'm not completely happy with any of the results. Color balance is off between my two bodies (Canon 6D and 7D2) and lenses and my heavy processing is not consistent, not that it really matters if viewed individually. The pink in the distance is nearly unrecognizable.

Canon 6D - 16-35mm f4 @ 16mm - ISO 100 - f11 - 1/10

Landscape photography is very difficult. You could go to a spot many times and still not be there for THAT time... the time where all the planets align and you get the light and composition your were hoping for.

Canon 7D2 - 70-200mm f4 IS @ 70mm - ISO 200 - f11 - 1/15

Today was no exception. After a quick run up the Horsetail Falls trail I arrived just a bit late and out of breath. The thick clouds to the West were blocking out the color in the distance to the East. At least the 15 minutes of shooting was dry... not so much the jog back down the trail in near darkness as the heavens opened up to a torrential downpour. Ah, the Columbia Gorge... so beautiful yet so relentless. One minute just perfect and the next absolutely terrible.

Canon 7D2 - 70-200mm f4 IS @ 70mm - ISO 200 - f11 - 1/

Top this off by a drive back to town staring at the remains of an absolutely stunning sunset over Portland... that I completely missed. It happens, quite frequently I may add. Well at least I scouted a new location. Maybe next time.

Yes, landscape photography is very difficult.

Memorial for Logan Michael Johnston 1947-2016

We traveled to Hardin, Montana last weekend to visit the family and remember my brother-in-law Logan. The following photos are selected from the FB gallery of the service and weekend.

"Sometimes simple objects can tell a story better than words. These photos show a sportsman, a mechanic, a linesman, a farmer, a rancher and a soldier. Taken all together they show a life well respected and loved. RIP"

2016 PDX Squared

I recently competed in this years PDX Squared. 72 contestants are given a geographic square in Portland with a list of categories to photograph.

You can enter in up to 5 categories. The categories were:
  - Model Portrait
  - Creative Storytelling
  - Real Portrait
  - Documentary
  - Urban Landscape
  - Natural World
  - Portlandia
  - Series of 3 to 5

There were also some Photographic Craft categories that were picked from the above categories by the judges:
  - Framing
  - Directed Light
  - In-Camera Time & Motion
  - Creative Focus
  - Black & White

It was a fun 24 hours and I think I'll do it again next year. I learned the judges are looking for the STORY behind the photograph and not just a pretty picture. I also learned that my skill level has progressed a lot in the past two years and I can hold my own with my peers, which is a great feeling all in itself.

Below are my entries. The Model Portrait did the best (top 4). The others not so well.

Model Portrait

Creative Storytelling

Natural World

Urban Landscape

Series of 3 to 5

The Demolition of 5166 (5134) SE Division Street

The wrecking ball continues to smash a wide swath through our beautiful city. Portland is HOT real estate wise and developers are targeting long neglected properties, easily dividable lots and/or prime locations. Demolitions and construction are everywhere. Whether you agree with the 'progress' or not there is no denying that the times they are a changing.

These events give me lots of opportunity for taking interesting photos. I do this not only to document the destruction but to also educate the public on what is going on around them and to try and tell the story of the house through visuals.

Be aware that there are hazards of such procedures and if not done correctly they might have an effect on your health. Lead paint, asbestos, mold... these are but a few of the toxic elements you have a right to be concerned about.

Interesting masonry detail on the chimney.

Portland has a real problem with low income housing and we have more than our share of homeless because of many factors... and one of them may be getting torn down just a few houses down in your own neighborhood.

Personally I find the demolitions sad when I think of all the time and labor involved in design and construction, and the stories these structures could tell if the walls could talk; easily destroyed within the span of just a few short hours.

Built in 1902 - Demolished 4/18/2016

Multnomah Greyhound Park

Did some urban exploring in and around the old Multnomah Kennel Club recently. This park closed in 2004 and vandalism, decay, neglect and nature has taken over. Quite the amazing place in it's time it is now being demolished and another Dead Memory.

"Greyhound racing in the Portland metropolitan area began in 1933, organized by the Multnomah Kennel Club and held at Multnomah Stadium (now the site of Providence Park).

In January 1956, MKC purchased a 90-acre site in Wood Village, Oregon, with plans to build a new dog track and stadium there. The new dedicated greyhound racing track opened in 1957 and was originally named Fairview Park, but in 1978 it was renamed Murray Kemp Greyhound Park in honor of MKC's founder and longtime president. In 1991, the name was changed to Multnomah Greyhound Park." -Wiki

Rows and rows of seats.

Quiniela is a bet. This scoreboard lost.

Empty cages are a reminder of a past era of animal sports.

The once proud building mere weeks before demolition. Infield overgrown with berry vines.

Little League

Enjoyed a great game of Little League with friends yesterday. Gave me the chance to use the 7DII and 70-200 f4 combo a little more and I really love the combo.

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Chasing waterfalls along Lolo Pass Road on Mt. Hood

We took a short vacation up to the mountain and I snuck away to chase some waterfalls on Saturday. I drove all the way up the road until the snow became too deep. I found a triple-tier falls that was quite a challenge to get to the top. Enjoy...

Lower 

Middle

Upper

3/8 - 3/9 - Spokane or bust...

Took a two day trip up to Spokane for business and TJ Simon came along for the ride. On the way up Tuesday we stopped at the Wasco County Courthouse in the Dalles and the poplar tree farm in Boardman. That evening after the meeting and dinner we headed out to shoot the Spokane Falls and Hotel Davenport downtown. On the way back to Portland on Wednesday we stopped at Steptoe Butte and Palouse Falls. Amazing amount of scenery to be had in less than two days.