Best photo for this location
By Michael Whitson
Walker Photos
Below are all walker photos that have been uploaded and entered in the 2011 Photo Walk photo contest.
Dickie Adams
Michael Whitson
Jonny Long
Jacki Archibald
Brandon Roach
Jonathan Works
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Meet Time: 06:30pm - 09:30pm
Photo Walk Description
Hi Photo Walkers! Like last year, we are going to do a walk after dark, but we’ll start early enough to catch the sunset over the city, as well as the “magic light” after the sun goes down. We’ll walk the Esplanade, crossing the Morrison and Hawthorne bridges as we choose. I expect we’ll split off into smaller groups depending on interest, then join back later in the evening to view each other’s photos.
Make sure to bring tripods and flash units! We’re going to have the opportunity to make some interesting exposures during this walk, so bring along anything that you think may help with your creativity! Flashlights? Glowsticks? Laser Pointers? The possibilities are endless! Also, I may be able to arrange loaner tripods once again, but it will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please let me know by email if you might need a loaner tripod.
For those who have not participated in one of these PhotoWalks in the past, this is not a classroom. We will offer no organized instruction, but your fellow walkers are likely willing to share tips, tricks and other information if asked. If you have a question, put it out there! Ultimately, we are joining together to just have fun with fellow photographers!
Once again, we will stay in groups. Shooting photos after dark can attract strange elements. The group leader, the PhotoWalk organization, or it’s sponsors assumes no liability for any injury or loss incurred by any participant on this walk. We will make every effort to ensure everyone is either paired up or in a smaller group. Feel free to bring friends along as well. By signing up as a participant, each person acknowledges and accepts this statement.
I don’t know exactly yet where we’ll meet after the walk, but I’ll do my best to arrange it as early as possible, then post and update!
For those who are interested, I am the Public Relations Manager for Columbia Helicopters. Photography and video makes up an extensive part of my workload, which is a big reason why I love my job. I have roughly 40 years of photography experience, and I am always willing to share what I have learned. Equally, I always feel I can learn something from nearly every photographer I meet, which is why events like this PhotoWalk are so much fun!
Feel free to send me questions about the PhotoWalk, my location choice, my background or just about anything else that may come to mind. I look forward to meeting all of you!
Dan
Looking forward to joining you again this year Dan.
Glad to have you back Bill. Thanks to an earlier sunset, we’ll have an earlier evening for our Walk.
Dan, I’d like to reserve a tripod. I don’t have one that will support the weight of my camera + lens (due for an upgrade!). I will need to either borrow or rent from ProPhotoSupply. Please let me know if one is available.
Looking forward to it!
Hi Rachel,
You’re first on the list! I’ll make arrangements to meet a little earlier with those of you who need tripods.
See you in October!
Dan
Hi Dan: I look forward to October 1 (or) 2. This will be my third Photowalk. Last year I won the best photo in my group (Vancouver). This will be my first late evening walk.
Hi David,
I think that sunset and after dark shooting offers so many opportunities for interesting images. Being along both sides of the river, with the city on one side and the freeway on the other, should give us some great shots!
Looking forward to the walk! See you all there.
Suggestion for afterwards….Hair Of The Dog on the eastside.
Hi Jody,
Thanks for the suggestion! That’s actually the place I want to use after the walk, but I need to go there to clear it with them first. If they aren’t available, I doubt we’ll have too much trouble finding a site that can accomodate us.
See you in October!
Dan
Thanks for making this happen, Dan. I’d like to get on the tripod list. Mine isn’t holding up too well (literally).
This will be my first Worldwide Photowalk. Looking forward to it.
Ted
Hi Ted,
You’re on the tripod loaner list! See you in October!
Dan
Hello Dan:
I recently moved from San Diego, where I participated in the last two PhotoWalks. I look forward to my first one in Portland.
I’d also like to get on the tripod loaner list, if possible.
Thanks,
Adrian.
Hi Luis. I’ll put you on the list! Glad to have you aboard.
I’d love to join your walk again this year, but am participating in the “Light the Night” walk for the Lymphoma/Leukemia Society at the same time. You will probably be seeing the walkers in the place where you’re meeting. Will there be other times and places for photowalks in Portland on this weekend? This looks like the only one.
Pam, that is an incredibly worthy reason to miss the PhotoWalk. Because of the way the system is set up, there generally isn’t another walk posted until the first one is filled up. I’ve tried to let the organizers knoiw that I would have no objection to other walks being opened before this one, simply because I know that not everyone can attend a walk a night. Equally, I believe our area has a number of other oustanding areas where one could host a walk; I just happened to choose this site for my night walk.
Have you considered volunteering as a leader and organizing a walk at a time that better fits your schedule this year?
How about Green Dragon or Cascade station? Cascade station may not be the best choice since it mainly has sour beers. Green Dragon has ok food and service and a large selection of beers. Both are not that far from the walk.
Also Produce Row, I haven’t been there yet but heard it is nice.
Thanks Todd. I’ll contact them. I’ve also tried Hopworks Urban Brewery, and I have a call into Grand Central Bowling. Other suggestions are still encouraged!
This will be a first for me. I would like to get on the tripod list if there are still any available. Also, as a true amateur with an older Rebel XTi, I have no “lighting” equipment other than my on-camera flash. Any suggestions for where I might “borrow” what I may need? I live in Salem. Also, where would you suggest parking (not real familiar with that part of Portland). Thank you!
Tawni, for the lighting you can look locally at Pro photo supply.
http://www.prophotosupply.com/p-rental.htm
or by web you have Borrow lens
http://www.borrowlenses.com
I don’t have experience with either one.
I have first hand experience with rentals at Pro Photo Supply. Those guys rock! My only recommendation is that you reserve the equipment you need well in advance so that it is available when you need it.
Tawni, If you make it from the stand-by to the active list, you are welcome to use one of our loaner tripods. And don’t worry too much about lighting equipment. I expect a lot of the images captured on this walk will be the result of long exposures with no flash whatsoever. That said, you can use other light sources – even a flashlight will work! Be creative! And who knows, maybe one of the other walkers will let you borrow a flash attachment if you encounter a situation where you need one.
Hi Dan!! I could have one of the manfrotto tripods?? You let me know if I can…Thanks, see you!
I regret to tell you that I will not be able to attend this Saturday’s photowalk. Sorry for the late notice, but I was hoping that I could change my schedule and participate, but it will be impossible. I am removing myself from the attendee list, hope someone can take my spot (and my tripod reservation).
Hi Dan ~ I regret that I will not be able to participate due to scheduling conflict and another engagement. Sorry for the last minute notice; hope you can fill my space. Maybe next year. Have fun! Tonia
Dan: I’m srry but I can’t be there today. I’m just noticed. Thanks and heve fun!
Hi, Dan,
Sorry to cancel last minute, but my cold is really taking a toll on me.
Thanks,
Victor