Millionaires in a Box

I was down at the waterfront condos tonight looking around. I was fascinated that there were four skyscrapers full of people with their curtain open, most of whom are very wealthy, and I only spotted one or two of them.

The Virgin Mary on May Day

I shot this in Salem today during the May Day march.

Clinton in Junction City

I shot former President Clinton in Junction City this morning. I had a little time to crank off a few frames with a borrowed 45mm tilt/shift lens. I have to admit, I really dig the look and love shooting with it. I can't seem to get one in the paper...but I'll keep trying until that tilt/shift is pried from my cold dead fingers!

Swimming With The Hassy

I shot this with my Hasselblad at the pool at the Courtyard in North Portland. I'm really excited because Pro Photo Supply can make 5x5 prints from the 120 film with the full frame black borders. I shot a photo of the print with my 5D and a 50mm lens so I could post it here. Once I'm settled I'll just scan the print on a flat bed scanner or scan the film. I haven't decided. Better yet, they are running a special that 120 processing and prints are only $5.

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The Gorge

I was on my way back from Hood River and decided to take the scenic route. I thought I'd just explore and scout locations for the future. The wind was strong and cold and the light didn't seem particularly interesting so I really had no intention of shooting. But when I got to Crown Point the sun was dropping below the clouds and things were starting to happen with the light. I couldn't resist...I unloaded the tripod and cameras and went to work! I wasn't the only one. Photographer Kevin Merchant of Newcastle, Washington (http://kevinmerchant.com/) was there shooting as well. As the sun dropped below the horizon the clouds parted and revealed the moon. Neither of us expected that.

A Goose in Lake Oswego

Little League Sheldon Style

I shot the overall Saturday during the opening ceremonies. The other two were at practice tonight. So far, Cole has been playing shortstop and left field. He's less experienced than some of the other boys, but he's doing really well hitting and fielding. His arm could use a little work, but that will come.

The Wonder of ICBM's

That's Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles in case you were wondering. Now, McMinnville, Oregon is one of only a few locations in the world that has one on display. The locals are pretty excited about the prospect of luring tourists to view the massive rocket at the Evergreen Air and Space Museum.

Snowy Snow at Night on Mt. Hood

I shot this while I was up on the mountain with National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson as was doing a shoot for a story on light pollution for the magazine.

Spring Snow

Me at Age 26 in 1992

Back in 1992 I worked as an assistant for photographer Steve Bloch. On occasion he would need me to model for a pre-lighting/film test. Apparently, I didn't seem to mind...he shot four rolls on a Fuji GX-680. So a few weeks ago Steve called to ask if I wanted the negs and contacts. He was cleaning out his files. So, here's my favorite shot from the take and a section of a contact sheet.

I know this kind of strange to post this, but I honestly feel really lucky to have been photographed by Steve...especially at this age. I'm now 42...and I just don't look the same. It's very interesting to me to look back on that time and reflect about where I was then...and where I am now.

Oddly, I'm in the same place under very different circumstances. At that time I was just finishing up at Portland State, working for Steve and stringing for The Oregonian. Now I'm a staffer for The Oregonian, I'm married with two kids and I have 15-years experience at two other daily papers under my belt. I must say, it's a surreal experience compare the me in the photos above and the me in the photo in the upper left corner.

Toy Boats on the Columbia

Here's snap I took tonight of sailboats on the Columbia River. I shot the photo with a Canon 90mm Tilt/Shift lens on a 5D.

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Here's a gallery of photos from the Portland State/Kansas game in Omaha, Nebraska, March 20, 2008.

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I've added some functionality to my portfoio website at http://thomasboyd.net/ The thumbnails and photos are larger and now there are links to flash galleries. Click on the link above to see my latest work from The Oregonian.

Launch Pad

Here's some snaps from PBR last night.

Have a Seat

Jefferson beat North Eugene Tuesday night in the quarterfinal round of the OSAA State Championships.

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It's nice to see my alma mater do so well in basketball this year. It's funny because the basketball program didn't even exist when I went to Portland State.

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It's time for the Prep Championships!

I shot this the other night at Willamette University where the 3A Finals were taking place.

Willamette Valley Rainbow

I was driving on I-5 North from Eugene on Saturday. I experienced all forms weather ranging from hard rain, thunder, hail, and sunshine. As I came up over a rise there was a payoff. A juicy rainbow.

I safely pulled over, popped the trunk and whipped out my Canon 5D with a 70-200/2.8 lens. I cracked off about seven frames and poof...it was gone. My GPS told me I was stopped for a total of 1 minute and 27 seconds.

This Is Me Working

I'm in a super-cool waffle house in Portland called Jacé Gacé (pronounced Jaw-see Gaw-see) trying to get a little work done between assignments.

These Are For You, Mom

Here's some new snaps of the kids I shot at the beach in Florence today after Carrie's uncle John's funeral.
Geek Info: Shot on a Canon 5D, a 50/1.4, and processed with Aperture 2.0 using the Monochrome Mixer and Vignette Tool.

Ethics Cheat Sheet

I was walking in the mall yesterday and there was a woman sitting on a bench. She was working on a laptop. Since I was bored and nosy I altered my path so I could look over her shoulder to see what she was working on. In big bold letters at the top of the page she was typing it clearly said, "Ethics Cheat Sheet."

That stuck with me for a whole day. Was it joke...or was she, in fact, composing a "Ethics Cheat Sheet" for a class full of "Ethical Cheaters"? Because, if you are using a "cheat sheet" you are "cheating" by definition and it follows that by cheating you are unethical.

So, I wondered what the first entry on the sheet would have been. Does it say, "1: Under no circumstances should you use a "cheat sheet".

I hope number two doesn't say, "Do not look over strangers shoulders at the their laptops."

That would make me both unethical and a cheater. I really wish I wouldn't have seen that. It created a unresolvable ethical dilemma.

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Ducks Shot Down

I shot the Ducks getting manhandled Saturday night. It was painful to see. I guess I won't be booking my tickets to the NCAA Tournament any time soon.

Mt. Hood Obscured in Lenticular Cloud

I shot this tonight after work near where I'm staying at my dad's place in Happy Valley. If you look closely you can see a jet flying by. For all my fellow photo geeks out there, this image was shot raw on a Canon Mark III. It was processed entirely in Aperture 2.0.

The Doug Fir

I have no idea who these people are, but I shot this last night after the Blazer game at the Doug Fir Lounge.

Blazers Bulls

I shot the Blazers play the the Bulls tonight at the Rose Garden in Portland. Here are a few snaps.

Free Snow!

I documented the Oregon National Guard removing snow in Idanha, Ore. They have over 150 inches of accumulation. Some cars are totally buried and until a few days ago, some disabled residents were snowed in...meaning their cars were too covered with snow to move. These soldiers were removing over four feet of snow off the roof of the Idanha Country Store.
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Hanging Out With The King

The King is hanging at the Tavern and Pool on NW 23rd Street in Portland, Ore.

Photo Night, Jan. 12, 2008

I'm a little slow to post this, but it's from Rob Finch's annual photo night at his house. Chip Litherland from Florida and Scott Strazzante from Chicago were there.

Snow Dump

Today more snow fell in Eugene than I've seen in the ten-years I've lived here. It was my day off but since it wasn't snowing in Portland I thought it'd be good to send a few photos from my neighborhood. I see now on Oregonlive.com that they are now expecting snow tonight. I hope it's all clear by the time I head north Tuesday morning. I'm not optimistic.