A Song of Wyoming

After getting all of my film back from my recent trip out to Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Parks, I ended up with nearly 200 shots. I know that in these days of modern digital cameras, that may not seem like much, but for me and my 35mm's, I assure you, that's a shit load. I've decided to break up the photos into four different posts. For this first post, you're getting the black and white half of the days spent in Teton Valley Ranch Camp, as well as the time spent in and around Grand Teton National Park.

Camera: Pentax K1000
Film: Kodak Tri-X 400
Listening to: Bob Seger - Night Moves

47 Miles East

This has been a great month for getting outside and having adventures. I've gone on a ton of hikes, camped up on Mt. Hood, and just got back from a road trip out to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. I love the beauty that that part of the country contains. From the crystal clear streams, high deserts, hot springs, mountain peaks, dense forests, to all of the different kinds of wildlife. In the few days out there I shot nearly six rolls of film. I'm not sure if I'll do one mega post with all of the photos, or spread them out over time. I guess you'll just have to check back and find out.

Camera: Pentax K1000

Film: Kodak Tri-X 400

Listening to: Van Morrison - Days Like This

 

Warm breezes

The warm weather seems to have come back to us recently. With that blessing of sunshine I've been able to get out with my camera a bit more and do some exploring. It's hard to beat Oregon in the summertime. I've got some hike planned for the next two months that should hopefully produce some pretty shots. These are mostly from trips to the Columbia River Gorge, and the last two are from a great spot up on the west side of Mt. Hood called Ramona Falls.

Camera: Canon FT QL

Film: Fujifilm Superia X-TRA 400

Listening to: Slap Shot - Last Laugh

This is the season of the fire

After a mild winter, it's starting to warm up here in the city. It feels like spring, but I can't help to think that there will be a good storm/cold snap before the new season really kicks in. These shots are from the roll that I referenced in the last post. The last of my tri-x from winter. These shots will take you past Ecola Falls, the little waterfall at the viewpoint on top of Multnomah Falls, Mirror Lake, a foggy SE night, Council Crest, and  lunch in a snow cave near Trillium Lake. Color shots next time maybe, but none of this is planned.

Listening to: Amebix - Winter

Now John at the bar is a friend of mine.

Just got a new roll developed and was all ready to post shots from that roll until I was looking at my hard drive and realized that I never posted up anything from this roll that you see here. I feel like I'm starting to get the hang of shooting tri-x with a filter. Just in time too, since I just threw a color roll in my Pentax. Maybe this is why I can't have nice things? If you frequent this blog, or at least browsed through some of the older posts, you'll notice Eagle Creek again. If you haven't been and live in Oregon, or Southern Washington, I highly recommend it. Try to catch it on a weekday if you can, it can get pretty busy on weekends. Next time expect some pictures of snow. Whenever that will be.

-Listening to: Billy Joel - Piano Man