Jeff's Photographic Blog: March 2010

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

2010, Day 90 - Smith Rock State Park

Today's adventure was a trip to Smith Rock State Park. It was kind of far for a day trip but I hadn't been to Oregon's high desert in over fifteen years when I was still a California resident and it was the destination of a family trip.

I couldn't rightly tell you where this is except that it is on the way from Government Camp to Warm Springs.

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

22mm, f5.6, 1/320 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f5.6, 1/640 sec @ 200 ISO

The Tower Theatre in Bend although it isn't a theater anymore.

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

16mm, f5.6, 1/640 sec @ 200 ISO

Mirror Pond, Bend.

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

25mm, f5.6, 1/500 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS Mark II

180mm, f5.6, 1/125 sec @ 200 ISO

Smith Rock State Park.

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

35mm, f5.6, 1/2000 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

16mm, f5.6, 1/1000 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

22mm, f5.6, 1/1600 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

29mm, f5.6, 1/2000 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

25mm, f5.6, 1/1000 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f5.6, 1/800 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f5.6, 1/800 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f5.6, 1/320 sec @ 200 ISO

On the way home we headed back over Mt. Hood where the snow was falling and the slopes still covered in a clean white blanket.

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 70-200/f2.8L IS Mark II

200mm, f4.5, 1/40 sec @ 200 ISO

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

2010, Day 89 - Glass

Glass is an amazing material; light, beautiful, inert, clean and capable of great beauty. Andy Paiko is a childhood friend of my brother's and he is also a Portland resident (it's surprising how many people from the same small town in California have ended up here). Despite the struggling economy Andy is still able to make a living from blown glass and when you see it you won't be surprised. He kindly allowed me into his shared studio space so that we could catch up and I could complete another day's assignment.

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 50/f1.4

50mm, f2.8, 1/250 sec @ 800 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

70mm, f2.8, 1/160 sec @ 800 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

51mm, f2.8, 1/160 sec @ 800 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

70mm, f2.8, 1/100 sec @ 800 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

66mm, f2.8, 1/80 sec @ 800 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

70mm, f2.8, 1/50 sec @ 800 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

63mm, f2.8, 1/80 sec @ 800 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

51mm, f2.8, 1/160 sec @ 800 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f2.8, 1/125 sec @ 800 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f2.8, 1/200 sec @ 800 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f2.8, 1/200 sec @ 800 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

48mm, f2.8, 1/100 sec @ 800 ISO

Monday, March 29, 2010

2010, Day 88 - Drenched

The rain has been coming down hard all day long so I couldn't get out so I brought my subject inside, still dripping, to fulfill my photographic obligations.

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f22, 1/60 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f22, 1/60 sec @ 200 ISO

Sunday, March 28, 2010

2010, Day 87 - Elk Rock Island

In the Willamette River where Portland ends and Milwaukie begins is Elk Rock Island. It is accessible only when the water level is low and you hike across wet rocks slick with silt and a little algae.

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

16mm, f4, 1/320 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 70-200/f2.8L IS Mark II

200mm, f4, 1/160 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

35mm, f4, 1/250 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 70-200/f2.8L IS Mark II

70mm, f4, 1/125 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

20mm, f4, 1/80 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 70-200/f2.8L IS Mark II

200mm, f4, 1/500 sec @ 200 ISO

Saturday, March 27, 2010

2010, Day 86 - Washington Park

It was a balmy day, in the mid-sixties, and after stopping by the office this morning I parked the car, braved the crowds and took a little hike in Washington Park. Unfortunately my curiosity got the best of me and after deciding to take the small side trails time after time I found myself deposited on Burnside with a hike back to the car along the road. "Why along the road?" you ask. Because these little side trails were quite steep and trees and brush were necessary breaks as I descended to climbing the slick trails from yesterday's rain just wasn't appealing.

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

29mm, f4, 1/160 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

16mm, f4, 1/250 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

22mm, f4, 1/250 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

32mm, f4, 1/125 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

16mm, f4, 1/160 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f4, 1/800 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS

100mm, f4, 1/2000 sec @ 200 ISO

Friday, March 26, 2010

2010, Day 85 - Cannon Trail

I'm rediscovering the joy of thinking big so I broke out a nice wide angle lens and took a little hike in Forest Park. When I arrived there were only scattered clouds but in short order the clouds moved in and it started to rain. I stuck it out for a little bit but retreated quickly before the trailed turned completely to mud.