Christmas Comes One Time a Year! I really enjoy continuing the christmas tradition, even though the younger ones are loosing the “faith”. The whole preparation, getting the tree, putting the Red Wings player in the window. You know, all the proper christmas trappings, of course. The Holidays are super fun. Friends, family and fun […]
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Midwest Photo Exchange Photo Contest
Vote for Pedr, ah Me! I receive promotional emails from Midwest Photo. I purchased things from them in the past so you know, you are going to receive these types of emails, for sure. I came across their email inviting me to submit to their photo contest. I thought sure why not, plus it gives […]
Wow! Portra 800
Grain or not too Grainy… Well I just tried some of Kodak’s Portra 800. Nice stuff I would have to say. It does not seem too grainy from my tastes, I kinda like it. I could shoot in really low light and hand hold. The film also works for everyday shooting.
Neighborhood Pickups
Volvo For Sale While driving or walking around my neighborhood there is usually something that catches my eye. Many times I have to take a mental note and go back to photograph what I saw. I may not have has my camera or possibly I was en route or the light was not right. This […]
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Around My Neighborhood in Black and White
I live in the Woodlawn neighborhood in NE Portland, OR. It is a neighborhood with a rich history and a checkered past. The neighborhood is going through significant changes. There are new businesses and lots of activity. Woodlawn Park is full of people playing soccer and families at the playground and activities like movies in […]
Wrestling with the Title
Industrial Landscape or Urban Landscape I have been wrestling with the proper title for the series of images that I have been shooting lately. I initially called them Urban Landscapes, however I felt like the images were more industrial than urban. As of now I am leaning toward Industrial.
Gems in the Street
Auto Portraits Throughout the city of Portland there are real gems found in the driveways and streets. Over the past year, when I have been wandering or driving to my destinations I have either; mentally noted for future reference, or when my camera is with me and had the opportunity to capture these absolute […]
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The ‘Stache
More Portraits One of my favorite neighborhood places, called Breakside Brewery serves great food and has really good beer. That is saying a lot given that we live in Beervana. My wife and I have been imbibing their well crafted beers for some time. We have become antiquated with the owners and most of their […]
Interesting Portraits
Spring Portraits My Mother in Law is visiting from Honduras. I am enjoying her visit. It has been very easy for me having her here. I was nervous at the beginning because my wife booked her flight for her stay to last 3 months. You see my Mother in Law, let’s call her Pita from […]
Landscapes and My Leica
Pushing the Limits of 35mm These images are from Montana where most of my family gathered for the Christmas holiday. I brought my Leica M7 and several rolls of film. I had just learned about Efke 25 film and was excited to give it a try with some sweeping Montana landscapes. I brought with me […]