Well, it really happened! My book, The Portlanders, has been published by Northwest Review. You can find more details, and ordering info, at www.ThePortlanders.com
It’s been a complete thrill to see this project come together so quickly, ever since I was asked by Northwest Review in February if I’d like to do a book of my Portland photographs from the past several years, showing the streets as we now find them.
The photos are a combination of ones that I’ve posted on Instagram and on Sanslartigue, and some that have never been published before. It’s a personal observation of Portland, a city that I’ve had connections to my entire life, and it’s been home for the last 32 years. Portland was already in a housing crises when COVID hit, and life on the street now includes recreation, socializing, and dining options for the housed, and the unfortunate only option for living for the un-housed. I’ve tried to leave judgement to others, but want people to look at what is here. And it is probably the same where you are.
For those of you wanting more of my photos on a daily basis, you can always find me on Instagram by the link at the bottom of this page! Those photos are always different from those posted here. Here on Sanslartigue can be photos that are weeks, months and years old, while my Instagram photos are much more current, sometimes same day, but usually less than a week old. And they are almost all taken with my first generation iPhone SE. It’s getting old, so there may be a new phone in my future, but for now I love the size and resolution of the SE. They are typically processed with Snapseed.
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Congratulations, David! I just moved out of Portland and am currently in a temporary living situation in Wisconsin – long story… I look forward to ordering and enjoying your book once I have my permanent home (read: mailing/shipping address) settled in Minneapolis next month. Can’t wait!! This has been a wonderful surprise, and I look forward to having the book in my hands soon. 🙂
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For a man of few words, that’s already a long story! Can’t wait to hear what adventures you’ve found 😁
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Congratulations David! Great achievement!
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Along with your other followers, I extend my congratulations, David, for what I’m sure was a labor of love and I can’t wait to see.
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Congratulations 🎉 well done.👌
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Congratulations on “The Portlanders”, David! Outstanding, gripping and honest.
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Thank you!
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Thanks!
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Thank you!
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Thanks Don!
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Welcome! Do read my story also.🙏
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That’s great! Congrats David. Is there an eBook version?
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Sorry, we’re still all about the paper! And it’s beautiful paper 😉
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I have no doubt it is and I love your photography. Only problem is I’m located right across the ocean (on the other side!). Just want to make sure it’s not going to cost me $200 to ship it to France.
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I can ask my publisher about that. Thanks for your interest!
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Hi
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