One of the benefits of photography is being able to capture a snapshot in time. Because urban environments change significantly over the years, photographs from the past bring the changes into relief.
On a cool, cloudy and drizzly weekend day in mid-February, I did a pleasant 12-mile loop hike from home. The goal was to take photos capturing the essence of Portland in the wintertime.
After passing through the Portland State University campus, I stopped at the Farmers’ Market. Fresh carrots, kale, goat cheese, hot tamales, dungeness crab, lamb, gold beets – – – it was enough to make anyone hungry.
I continued downward to the Willamette River to seemingly another world. What a cosmopolitan mix – – – runners, a few bicyclists, moms with strollers, homeless camps on land and water, tattoos, piercings and more.
After crossing the Willamette River, I turned north on the Esplanade which extends 1 1/2 miles and includes a floating walkway, the longest one of its kind in the United States.
Crossing the River again on a walkway underneath the Steel Bridge, I headed north along the River to the Pearl District.
Farmers’ Market
Esplanade
Homeless camp near PSU
Celery roots at the Farmers’ Market
Public stairs in SW Portland
Light-rail train on the Steel Bridge
Parking lane is near the middle of the street (not too many rental bikes in use)
Homeless camp near the river
Construction cranes are a common sight (a very high and muddy Willamette River)
An old Isuzu becoming part of the landscape
Farmers’ Market on a cool and drizzly day
Song Sparrow
A few scenes remain of the City that Works
Homeless camp near the Esplanade
Waterfront
John – I have changed my e-mail address to: tasidley@gmail.com Would you update your records so I can continue to receive your great posts ! Thanks,Tom
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