2011, Day 248 - Bagdad

This evening  I went for a walk with a friend and, thinking ahead (a rare thing), I brought a tripod with me.  Perception at night differs greatly from what the camera sees, the limitations of machines makes for an interesting interpretation of the world.  It seems like summer is just arriving in the Pacific Northwest, it is supposed to be in the 90s this week, but fall is rapidly approaching and the sunny summer evenings have gotten shorter and there is a promise of cool evenings in the near future so night photography will become even easier.

Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II
25mm, f22, 30 sec @ 100 ISO

2011, Day 070 - Expectation

I love the look of expectation on the dog's face. She kept scooting closer and closer with the hope of affection while I took her picture.


Canon 1Ds Mark II, Canon 24-70/f2.8L
70mm, f4, 1/640 sec @ 400 ISO

2011, Day 063 - Floral perv

It has been pouring rain on and off all day making it a rather miserable day for taking pictures. But tomorrow brings new adventure!

In the meantime, here is a picture of the reproductive parts of a crocus. Perv...


Canon 1Ds Mark II, Canon 100/f2.8L IS
100mm, f5.6, 1/100 sec @ 400 ISO

2011, Day 054 - Pierced

More from my happy wanderings with Julie...

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

100mm, f5.6, 1/500 sec @ 400 ISO

2011, Day 053 - Flannel

I love Hawthorne not only because it is so close to home for me but because the people you see are individuals with their own sense of style and totally comfortable in their own skin. This was a complete candid, he didn't know I was shooting him while he was writing and email. Part of what I like is that this is Portland and flannel is always in style.

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

100mm, f5.6, 1/640 sec @ 400 ISO

2011, Day 037 - Kitty

I don't understand the allure of the Super Bowl. Granted for more years than I care to remember it has fallen on my birthday which may increase my mystification but still... Why would you want to watch someone else play a game? Wouldn't you rather play yourself? Or is it vicarious living? Plus, it's so slow and there is all that down time to reorganize. It's like the British during the War of Independence where they expected everyone to take their time and line up in neat rows on the battlefield. Now rugby, there is a game like warfare, fast paced and relentless. If you're going to watch a sport and waste an entire day at it make it an interesting one; alternatively if you're looking to waste your time I suggest cricket test matches...

Sharing in my boredom is Marley, the neighbor's overly friendly cat. He will happily perch on your shoulder and keep you company for blocks before abandoning you to run back home. A slut for attention, he readily falls over at your feet to try to capture your attention.

Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

62mm, f4, 1/125 sec @ 400 ISO

2011, Day 035 - Swaddled

Being a relatively new uncle and being lost in a field of fecundity I find myself noticing babies more often. To me they seem like larval humans but I suppose you can't fight nature. What struck me first is that mother and baby have coordinated hats and the symbiosis is so clearly expressed. Despite the demands of motherhood Mom looks adoringly at her baby while maintaining her Portlandian sense of style and individuality.

Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

45mm, f4, 1/160 sec @ 400 ISO

2010, Day 314 - Street walking

No, I have not yet become a prostitute but I am thinking about...

I walked to the top of Mount Tabor this evening to take a gander at the city at night. It wasn't really that late but with the new stupid daylight savings time it gets dark a whole lot earlier.

Anywho, this is what Hawthorne looks like at night all lit up leading to downtown Portland. I love this city!

Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 70-200/f2.8L IS Mark II

200mm, f4, 1/2 sec @ 400 ISO

2010, Day 225 - Alien invader

I discovered this little green guy on the size of a white enameled bowl so I grabbed a light and took his mug shot so I could report him to the government. You know they track alien sightings...

Below is a street performer that I passed this evening while walking to Powell's Books down Hawthorne Street. He was rockin' pretty hard but not so hard I couldn't get his attention to get his blessing to take his picture.

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

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

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

35mm, f2.8, 1/125 sec @ 200 ISO

2010, Day 73 - the Bagdad

Despite a chilly morning the day slowly warmed and it was quite pleasant this evening so I took a walk down Hawthorne to do a little people watching.

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

50mm, f1.4, 1/250 sec @ 800 ISO

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

50mm, f1.4, 1/800 sec @ 800 ISO

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

50mm, f1.4, 1/125 sec @ 800 ISO