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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…
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Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
All of these images were taken on our spring break trip from March 27-31, 2023. Arches Canyonlands
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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…
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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.
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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…
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#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,…
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#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…
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#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…
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In Match Against Wilsonville, Boys Basketball Wins 53–51
[Originally published Jan. 19 2022, in The La Salle Falconer] By Fia Cooper and Lukas Werner On Tuesday, Jan. 18, #12 La Salle boys varsity basketball team played against #1 Wilsonville High School at home. La Salle won with a final score of 53-51. The next boys basketball game will be an away game on…
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Preparing for Districts, Swim Team Dives Against Hillsboro, Liberty, Milwaukie, and Scappoose
[Originally published on Jan. 18, 2022 in The La Salle Falconer] On Friday, Jan. 14, the La Salle swim team competed against Hillsboro, Liberty, Milwaukie, and Scappoose high schools at North Clackamas Aquatic Park. Junior Lilly Tiller swam the 100-yard butterfly against members of the opposing swim team. “I just love it,” Tiller said. “It’s…