A boy points to an ad hoc mural on a closed storefront in Portland on Thursday. Troy R. Bennett | BDN
Uncut grass waves in the wind being a fire hydrant on Park Avenue in Portland on Thursday. Troy R. Bennett | BDN
A rescued starling called Vinnie waits for a drink of water in Portland on Thursday. Troy R. Bennett | BDN
Floyd Smith gives a rescued starling a drink of water in Congress Square on Thursday. He’s already tried releasing the bird he calls Vinnie, but the feathered ward flew right back to him, he said. Troy R. Bennett | BDN
A street scene is reflected in a Portland bookstore window on Thursday. Troy R. Bennett | BDN
Whenever I can, I head into downtown Portland and come back with five pictures taken with my trusty 50mm lens. Then I post them here without Photoshop tricks or crazy cropping.
It’s a personal challenge. Click on the 5@50 tag below to see more.
