2011, Day 066 - Angry legumes

How about another concert shot? I have so many that I still haven't finished processing them but great progress has been made. This shot is of one of the guitarists in The Mean Jeans. By the end all three were drenched in sweat, looks like quite the workout, maybe they should have Guitar Hero stations at the gym...


Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 70-200/f2.8L IS Mark II
142mm, f2.8, 1/80 sec @ 2500 ISO

2011, Day 065 - Troubadour

Another trip to Tonic Lounge to catch up with my friends Sean and Garner and to enjoy some of the local music scene. The place was packed and first up was Hey Lover who whipped the crowd into a frenzy.


Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 24-70/f2.8L
70mm, f2.8, 1/80 sec @ 3200 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 043 - Rockin'

My friends Sean and Garner recently bought Tonic Lounge which is not only a bar but a live music venue. They've only been running the place for a couple of weeks now but already the improvements are evident. They generously invited me to come and take some photos of the place and this evening's performance. This is the lead guitarist of Thunderstruck, an AC/DC cover band that is evidently really popular because the place was absolutely packed.

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

70mm, f2.8, 1/1000 sec @ 3200 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

2011, Day 034 - Ban snow tires

I was taking a leisurely stroll down Hawthorne today when I was asked "Would you sign a petition to ban snow tires in Oregon?" Hell yes I will! The short version of what if often a long-winded diatribe is that there is no need for snow tires in, it doesn't often get cold enough to warrant them and the only people who own snow tires have 4-wheel drive or all wheel drive.

I made a deal, I would sign the petition if he would allow me to take his picture. Although I would have signed it anyway he agreed. My part of the bargain fulfilled he asked how I would like him to pose and I gave him a little direction. After a couple shots I told him to do whatever came naturally and this is the shot I got which I think is the most original.

I am adding this to my Portrait of Portland project. Activism and community awareness is an essential part of this city's character. The fact that my new friend was having fun at the same time just proves that politics aren't necessarily boring!

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

51mm, f4, 1/125 sec @ 400 ISO

2011, Day 025 - Tristan

With this post I am officially kicking off my "Portrait of Portland" series. This is such a tremendously diverse community made up of a people who share an independence of spirit, an appreciation of community and an offbeat sense of humor.

I start with Tristan whose lunch I interrupted to take his portrait. He's recently returned to Portland from New Mexico after a fifteen year hiatus. I'm sure that so much has changed but Portland's basic identity should be comfortably familiar. This is a town that people love and hate in equal measure but whose reputation keeping bringing people back and luring in new Portlandians.

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

100mm, f4, 1/640 sec @ 400 ISO