Kenton

I went to the Kenton Street fair last weekend, and got to spend a lot of the day out at the event. Despite the off and on rain, it turned out to be a great event. I got lots of great photos, and combined several of them into the collage here. There were lots of smiley faces and good turnout. There was music, vendors, and fun activities. For a first year event, it went really well.

art?

Here is another picture from the little photo trip I took around to some parks a few weeks ago. I guess some people set up these giant acupuncture needles around the city partly as an art instalation and partly for awareness of sustainability and environmental issues. I am not really sure the entire point, but I am sure it means something. I like the contrast between the cold, straight, solid steel materials and the natural shapes of the trees. The sky also had some quite interesting features in it that day, part of why I went out to shoot that day in the first place.

Simple things

It amazing what seemingly simple things (in this case a puddle) can be. Whenever I get good shots like this, I am reminded why it is so important as a photographer to look in all directions. I was doing good looking around at all the other scenery, and I nearly missed this view untill I looked down and saw it. Good thing I did - I like the photo that I ended up getting.

Joe

St John's Bridge

The St. John's bridge must be the most photographed bridges in Portland, and for good reason. I went out there this afternoon and took advantage of the slightly overcast skies that diffused the light really well to get some good shots.  It is a fun place to go, partly because they made the area under the bridge a really cool park, and partly because it is just such a cool bridge to see, and the experience of going under it like that is fairly unique.  I hope you enjoy the photo!