One of Portland's Native Sons

Do you recognize him? Think "How Green is my Valley" (love that one) or "Grapes of Wrath" to name but a few. This statue is relatively new and just a few blocks from where I work. Tourist take pictures here all the time.

[Mei Photography]

Nice dof!

[KWind]

Great focus and dof!

[Kay Hodges]

Beautiful shot

[Rose]

Gorgeous detail Joan and love the DOF

[Joan Robillard]

@mei_photography @kwind @kbird61 @silverhorn Thankgoodness I shoot in Raw because I was in a hurry (wanting to get home) and shot over exposed because I had been shooting in the park when it was cloudy.

[Richard Sayer]

Having looked him up, I was astounded that it is 46 years since his death! Nice capture Joan, I like the blossom bokeh in the background.

[Pete Roberts]

Good shot Joan really like this as it is for me well framed.

[Joan Robillard]

@pjr Thanks Pete. I took some of the whole statue but too blown out I think. May try again today. If I can get parking spot.

[Joan Robillard]

@vignouse Many of his movies were made before I was born. And yet they are iconic.

[Francoise]

very dramatic. I like the coloring... may have to learn how to use RAW afterall.

[Lyn Berriman]

Nicely captured. Great pov

[Joan Robillard]

@francoise I had played with it before joining here but know I just about never shoot any other way. Even in the limited version with Photoshop Elements you can do a lot.

[Joan Robillard]

@lynnilou Not sure why I did it but it worked.

[Gena Pegg]

Fabulous pov and light!

[Joan Robillard]

@eyesmile Thanks

[Lisa Poland]

Great shot. Love the bokeh.

[Joan Robillard]

@homeschoolmom Thanks.