Category: Media

  • Creamy Bokeh (Helios 44m-4)

    Creamy Bokeh (Helios 44m-4)

    During my spring break trip I was watching some YouTube and was re-surfaced a video about the Helios 44m-4 which has this amazing “defect” in the depth of field. As the depth of field approaches f/2 and the subject comes closer the bokeh starts bending around the center of the frame causing this very nice…

  • Arches & Canyonlands National Parks

    Arches & Canyonlands National Parks

    All of these images were taken on our spring break trip from March 27-31, 2023. Arches Canyonlands

  • St. Johns, Portland, Oregon

    St. Johns, Portland, Oregon

    Recently, I was able to head up to the lovely St. Johns neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. Naturally I couldn’t resist bringing my camera to document what I found. While I was walking around in the main “downtown” St. Johns there was construction going on Lombard St. which reminded me of some old photos I’ve seen…

  • Photos of the Week

    Photos of the Week

    Unfortunately I caught some kind of bug last week and I got super sick so I was stuck in my bed the majority of the week. (Luckily it wasn’t COVID) But as I was getting better I received a very dense and heavy package.  It was a FULL FRAME NIKON! So in light of me…

  • Portland Dragon Boats Return

    Portland Dragon Boats Return

    On Saturday, June 11, the 2022 Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race took place. This brought back the 33 year Portland tradition after a two year long break due to the pandemic.

  • Student-Led Walkout Honors Lives Lost in Texas School Shooting

    Student-Led Walkout Honors Lives Lost in Texas School Shooting

    [Originally published May 27, 2022 in The La Salle Falconer] By Brooklyn Chillemi and Lukas Werner In stark contrast to the typical cheering and yelling from students on La Salle’s field, on Thursday, a group of students stood silently for 21 minutes to honor the 19 students and two teachers who were killed at Robb Elementary…

  • #21 La Salle Varsity Softball Falls to #2 Wilsonville, 7-0

    #21 La Salle Varsity Softball Falls to #2 Wilsonville, 7-0

    [Originally published May 10, 2022 in The La Salle Falconer] By Fia Cooper and Lukas Werner On Tuesday, the #21 La Salle varsity softball team went against #2 Wilsonville at La Salle. La Salle fell with a final score of 7-0.  Junior Mallorie Taylor, who plays as a third base and outfielder for the team,…

  • Hurdling Towards Success: Seth Wobig’s Track Journey

    Hurdling Towards Success: Seth Wobig’s Track Journey

    [Originally published April 13, 2022 in The La Salle Falconer] Senior Seth Wobig has participated in track at La Salle since he was a freshman, but before that, he ran for track in middle school. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it every single year,” Wobig said.  His favorite event is the 110-meter hurdles because “it’s quick,” and…

  • #21 La Salle Fell to #15 Hood River Valley In An Extra-Inning Softball Game

    #21 La Salle Fell to #15 Hood River Valley In An Extra-Inning Softball Game

    [Originally published March 30, 2022 in The La Salle Falconer] By Fia Cooper and Lukas Werner On Tuesday, March 29, the #21 La Salle varsity softball team competed against #15 Hood River Valley. La Salle fell with a final score of 4-2.  “I think it went really well. We’ve been up against some really tough…

  • #10 La Salle Boys Basketball Beats #19 Parkrose at Home

    #10 La Salle Boys Basketball Beats #19 Parkrose at Home

    [Originally published Feb. 9, 2022 in The La Salle Falconer] By Fia Cooper and Lukas Werner On Tuesday, Feb. 8, the #10 La Salle boys varsity basketball team played against #19 Parkrose High School at home. La Salle won with a final score of 67-42. This game also served as future falcon night for the…