More from the streets of Portland

[invisible]

A couple more shots from the streets of Portland, Oregon...

1. The Pearl District is an area of former warehouses, light industrial and railroad classification yards in Portland, now noted for its art galleries, upscale businesses, restaurants, and residences. The area has been undergoing significant urban renewal since the late 1990s, including the removal of a viaduct and construction of the Streetcar. The city really believes in sustainable growth, and this section of town – where the old coexists with the new – is one of the better examples of this philosophy.
http://federicobuchbinder.com/img/v4/p487006376-4.jpg

2. More Pearl District
http://federicobuchbinder.com/img/v6/p495040903-4.jpg

3. Even more Pearl District
http://federicobuchbinder.com/img/v5/p417882554-4.jpg

4. Star of David decorating the outside of a church (http://www.firstpresportland.org/) downtown
http://federicobuchbinder.com/img/v4/p703739552-4.jpg

5. Moss finds a way to flourish everywhere in Portland
http://federicobuchbinder.com/img/v1/p932503768-4.jpg

Thanks for looking.

[Lensmeister]

I think the second one is my fav out of the lot :)

[Antarctican]

Good series, Federico! 2 and 3 are my faves (love the red bricks).

If that church with the window you shot is downtown, I think I saw it when I was in Portland for a conference. I'll have to find the pics from that trip and see if it's the same one I'm thinking of (because of course there are lots of churches there).

[MissMia]

Love the 3rd & 4th shots! You had a very successful photography trip to PDX. ;)

[invisible]

I think the second one is my fav out of the lot :)
Thanks very much, Lensmeister!

Good series, Federico! 2 and 3 are my faves (love the red bricks).

If that church with the window you shot is downtown, I think I saw it when I was in Portland for a conference. I'll have to find the pics from that trip and see if it's the same one I'm thinking of (because of course there are lots of churches there).
Thanks, Anty. I thought the building in 2 & 3 was very beautiful. The church is indeed downtown, although it's not listed among the "touristy" ones –not that Portland has many "touristy" churches... It's actually not a touristy city, which in my opinion is a big part of its charm.

Love the 3rd & 4th shots! You had a very successful photography trip to PDX. ;)
Thanks, MM! I did have lots of photo-fun back there!

[johngpt]

All are great. The first is my hands down favorite. Its texture, focus, exposure and story keep me coming back to it.

[boblybill]

These are really nice invis! again I really enjoy your abstacts!

[thorhammer]

These are great, but #2 has a special feeling of movement in it.

[Seefutlung]

#2 seems very Portland ... the sun trying to break through the clouds. So why is it called the "Pearl District"?

Gary

[invisible]

So why is it called the "Pearl District"?
Here you go (http://www.explorethepearl.com/about-the-pearl) :)

Thanks everybody for your comments!

[Artograph]

Wow....very nice!!!!

:O)

[invisible]

Thanks, Arto :)