Final Photo Essay-Seattles after Thanksgiving Parade

People Waiting with excitement for the colorful, and fun Macy's Holiday Parade in Seattle, Washington.


Trying to stay warm in the chilly morning air, Lillian Wu burros inside of her snowman costume, as she waits patiently for her float to begin in the parade.


















South Kitsap High school from Port Orchard, Washington, preforms in the Seattle Christmas Parade. The band has been practicing for two months getting ready for their chance to march through downtown Seattle.



As the floats glide through the Seattle streets, young and old alike watch as though they were all children. This particular float was part of a chain of floats that were introducing the holiday season. (Sean Koski(behind float) is a parade marshal inspecting floats)




The final float in the Macy's Holiday Parade was Santa's Sleigh, and reindeer. The Head Parade Marshal Kevin Johnson talks to a news photographer about the parade.


(my favorite shot!)








Mystery Santa! The man with the big belly and big rosy cheeks, talks to parade officials before he takes off wishing the city of Seattle a happy holiday season.

Neighborhood Photo- Landmark

Jeff Nelson taking an evening bike ride next to the Beanery, in downtown Corvallis. He is an avid biker and attends Oregon State University.

Neighborhood Photo-Portrait

Brett Branam lives in Corvallis, and enjoys taking in the downtown scenery while he works on his glass arts. Brett recently took up glass arts, and says he really enjoys it. Brett goes to Crescent Valley High School, finishing his senior year, and getting ready to move to New York next year for college.

Brett showing his mosaic of Tigger.

Neighborhood photo-News

The rain maybe falling, but that doesn't stop Tony Annsed from Corvallis, and her dog Maggie (not shown), from getting some exercise, as they play in the new Corvallis fenced in dog park, located next to the skate park.

I cropped it verticle because it just looked better this way. I didn't want to make it too verticle so I included the houses in the back drop a bit, and I really thought it was nicer to the eye. I did try it super cropped, but really that just didnt look right.

Action Photograph

Oregon State players Keo Camat (52), and David Pa'aluhi (45) try to block Washington player, Jake Locker (10), before he can make the throw to Washingtons' reciever Luther Leonard (12, not shown.) The game ended in favor of the Oregon State Beavers, winning it 48-21.

Image Critique

I found this photo at flickr.com. I thought it was a nice photo. I like the water and the scene. I didnt like that you couldnt see the girls face. it looks like he gave her something, and the girls expression is very important! This photo is also pretty grainy. I like the environment with the ships in the harbor, but you just need her face and it would be so much better! (and sharpened up.) It could be cropped a bit but I personally wouldnt crop it too much. maybe on the right a little? Definitely keep the boats in!

Journal

This week in class I had to try to find an action photo. Although I havent taken it yet I'm about to after class. My idea is to go to Timberhill Athletic Club in Corvallis, and go to their basketball court. People play games there all of the time!! Theres also vollyball, swimming, racketball etc. I think theres a lot of opportunity for a great photo!