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| Self portrait |
I had been waiting for a dry night when I could take photos along the East Bank of the Willamette River after teaching Saturday guitar lessons, but I didn't expect that opportunity to come on Cinco de Mayo while a super moon was out. Let me explain: a super moon is when the the moon's orbit draws it closer to earth than it ever gets, plus it's full. It looks about 14% larger and shines about 30% brighter.
What this meant for me was that the photographers were out in throngs! I thought I would have most of the city skyline to myself, but because of the Cinco de Mayo festival and the unique moon I could barely bike down the East Bank Esplinade without knocking a tripod over. I didn't get any good shots of the super moon, but here are some of the city shots I managed:
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| A little orchard looks out on the Willamette River, and some vignette after photo processing. 3 minute exposure with a circular polarizing lens. |
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| Looking at the Cinco de Mayo festival through the Morrison Bridge. This is the longest exposure of the night at 3 minutes and 12 seconds. |
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| That boat is famous among Portland based photographers for being so photogenic. |
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| Another shot of the Morrison Bridge. |
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| Another self portrait. This was the shortest exposure of the night at 1 minute and 14 seconds. |
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| Which looks better: color, black and white, or sepia? |
I think I like the black and white one best.
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