Spring Blossoms Frame Urban Life Portland | Tim Trautmann

Magnificent cherry trees in full bloom create a rose-tinted canopy over Tom McCall Waterfront Park, their delicate petals forming a dreamy contrast against the industrial backdrop of Portland's infrastructure. Pedestrians and cyclists move leisurely along the paved pathway beneath the flowering branches, while the Willamette River and urban skyline provide a distinctly Pacific Northwest setting. The overcast sky creates soft, diffused lighting that enhances the ethereal quality of the blossoms and gives the scene a contemplative, almost melancholic beauty.

Portland Waterfront Cherry Blossoms 2019

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Spring Blossoms at Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Caption

Cherry blossoms create a spectacular floral canopy over pedestrians at Tom McCall Waterfront Park along Portland's Willamette River.

Description

Magnificent cherry trees in full bloom create a rose-tinted canopy over Tom McCall Waterfront Park, their delicate petals forming a dreamy contrast against the industrial backdrop of Portland's infrastructure. Pedestrians and cyclists move leisurely along the paved pathway beneath the flowering branches, while the Willamette River and urban skyline provide a distinctly Pacific Northwest setting. The overcast sky creates soft, diffused lighting that enhances the ethereal quality of the blossoms and gives the scene a contemplative, almost melancholic beauty.

Location

Willamette Greenway Trail, Chinatown, Old Town, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, United States

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Subject

Cherry Blossoms Portland Oregon Tom Mccall Waterfront Park Spring Season Urban Park Willamette River Pedestrians Walking

Keywords

Pink Flowers Flowering Trees Overcast Sky Green Grass Metal Railing River Walk City Skyline Industrial Buildings People Strolling Cyclist Park Visitors Waterfront Promenade Urban Nature Spring Blooms Pacific Northwest Cloudy Weather Public Space Recreation Area Seasonal Display

Technical

Captured: March 28, 2019
Camera: X-T3
Lens: Fujifilm Fujinon XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR
Focal length: 61 mm
Aperture: ƒ/11
Shutter: 1/60 s
ISO: 200
Resolution: 6126 × 4084 (25.0 MP)
File size: 32 MB

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