2010, Day 287 - Acrobatics

Sometimes you're at the right place at the right time. This afternoon I was walking past one of the thirty five community gardens in Portland and I was this little guy take a running leap at the sunflowers, climb up the stalk and hang upside-down from the flower in order to snack on the abundant seeds. I just happened to throw a telephoto lens in my bag before heading out the door and I wouldn't normally carry it but I am so pleased that I had it on hand. It looks like an odd position in which to eat but I suppose I should try it before I cast judgment.

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

200mm, f5.6, 1/100 sec @ 400 ISO

2010, Day 83 - Mt Tabor

The weather gods were pleased today and instead of the rain that the meteorologists forecast we had highs of almost 70 degrees, sun and a light breeze. On my way to run an errand for work I stopped off at Mt Tabor, one of my favorite places in Portland. It may not be the biggest park but it has so much to offer!

This was my guide, his name is Theodore, and when I walked through the gate he greeted me happily.

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

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

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 17-40/f4L

23mm, f4, 1/40 sec @ 400 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 17-40/f4L

40mm, f4, 1/80 sec @ 400 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 17-40/f4L

40mm, f4, 1/500 sec @ 400 ISO

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 17-40/f4L

40mm, f4, 1/1250 sec @ 400 ISO

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

200mm, f4, 1/1000 sec @ 400 ISO

This is what Hawthorne looks like from the top of Mt Tabor.

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

200mm, f4, 1/5000 sec @ 400 ISO

Looking towards downtown Portland and the West Hills beyond over one of the reservoirs.

Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 17-40/f4L

40mm, f4, 1/8000 sec @ 400 ISO