he Seaside Candyman has a motto:, "let the Seaside Candyman sweeten your Day!" Autry Elher sings as he hands out samples of his saltwater taffy and points passersby in the direction of this shop. Ehler's store is an institution and opened in 1996. He claims to have the largest selection west of Rockies with 170 flavors.
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New Tutorial: Customizing the Creative Light Speedring to Hold Two Strobes
I’ve discovered a product I’ve wanting for years. Creative Light sells a speed ring that, with minor modification, will hold two strobes and is strong enough to support nearly any softbox or octobox.
Read MoreMy Aperture 3 Workflow Tutorial Sample Video
APERTURE 3 WORKFLOW MASTERS Learn Aperture from the photographers who have mastered not only the many features of the program but the art of photography as well, as they take you behind the scenes of a shoot and then back to the studio to process the images in Aperture.
Read MoreOSAA State Wrestling Championships
OSAA State Wrestling Championships at Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Ore., Feb. 26, 2010.
Read MoreFarmer Larry Thompson owns Thompson Farms in Damascus, Oregon
Larry Thompson is long-time owner of Thompson Farms, which is one of the few -- maybe only -- working farms located inside an Oregon city limits. He raises scores of different fruit and vegetables and is active regionally and nationally in farm-sustainability initiatives. Thompson took a break from his tractor Tuesday morning, Feb. 23, 2010, trying to beat rains forecast for the afternoon. Thomas Boyd/The Oregonian
Read More5th annual Street of Eames tour in Portland
Instead, one of the founding principals of Boora Architects smiles, his bright eyes scanning the double-door front entry to the low-slung, California-style ranch snuggled into the Southwest Portland hills. "Hello," Nicole Olszewski says, standing in the doorway, 1 1/2-year-old Grace perched on her hip.
Just over two years ago, Nicole and Brett Olszewski bought the house Oringdulph designed and his brother built.
Street of Eames tour THE TOUR: This year's tour contains three very contemporary modern homes that feature all the latest in materials, two midcentury modern homes maintained in their original condition, and three midcentury modern homes that have been respectfully reinterpreted.
WHEN: Saturday, April 17
TICKETS: $50 each; $40 students. On sale at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22 (at streetofeames.org). Advance ticket packages (two $50 tickets plus $150 donation) now on sale through Sunday.
EXTRA EXHIBIT: Beginning April 1 and continuing through the month, the American Institute of Architects Portland is hosting an exhibit featuring photographs and information on this year's homes. AIA Portland is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 403 N.W. 11th Ave."Being a lumberman," Bud says of Fred, who died in 2006, "there's wood everywhere."
Three-inch-thick cedar decking vaults overhead, while a stunning, unchecked, old-growth cedar beam runs the length of the living room.
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Top five Aperture 3 Sites
Read MoreAperture 3 is a go!
beta-tester for Aperture 3 for months as part of my participation on the Aperture Advisory Board. I'
Read MorePatrick's Neighbors are The Lord's Own Choir
I shot this band in their living room when I was visiting Patrick Pendergast's house the other night in Northeast Portland. They are Patrick's neighbors and they call themselves The Lord's Own Choir. They're a great bunch a people and I had a great time listening to them perform.
Walmart Greeter
Walmart Greeter from Thomas Boyd on Vimeo.
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
For some reason I continue to get quite a few hits to my site looking for pictures from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. So, I'm posting this gallery again so it might show up higher in online searches. The gallery shows, snorkeling in Ray Alley, fishing, Caye Caulker, monkeys, restaurants, nightlife, dancing, street scenes, tours, monsoon rains, hotels and sailboats in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize.
Mt. Hood Obscured in Lenticular Cloud
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I shot this tonight after work near where I'm staying at my dad's house in Happy Valley.
Craig Mitchelldyer and I are working together
Weddings by Thomas Boyd from Craig Mitchelldyer on Vimeo.
I'm now an associate photographer for Craig Mitchelldyer. We've known each other for a long time. I respect his photography, worth ethic and they way he does business. Craig's customers always leave happy. He provides a great product for a fair price. This arrangement allows me to concentrate on shooting and puts the post production and distribution in his capable hands. I look forward the coming year. Here's Craig's blog entry with the announcement.
Rose Bowl: Oregon Ducks Lose to Ohio State
California Sea Lions drive up real estate prices at the Sea Lion Caves
A Real Rooster in a Fake World
Rose Bowl Sunset
Travis Pastrana Set World Record for Jumping Rally Car
Christmas trees make last stand
This small assignment signifies the last of the Christmas related stories I've been working on...and that's a good thing. Happy Holidays! It's almost over!
Here's a link to Larry Bingham's story.
Loin-cloth man tries out for Survivor
Drizzling rain and temperatures hovering in the low 40s didn’t stop dozens of Portland area and Washington residents from lining up for hours Thursday in hopes of winning a spot on the television reality series Survivor. Chuck Miller, the first contestant in line, showed up at New Seasons Market in Happy Valley at 1 a.m., waiting 15 hours for his shot at the big time.
See The Oregonian story and video HERE.
