Abstract Astoria Participant Gallery

This past August, I had the honor of spending time with some very skilled and adventurous photographers on my Abstract Astoria workshop

I’m pleased to share some of the images our group photographed at this underutilized location. Thank you to the following participants for submitting their images:

Walter Duvall

Ondrea Hidley

Robert French

Steven Palmer

Patrick Plaia

Rona Zevin

Astoria, Oregon, as many may not know, was the first permanent U.S. settlement on the Pacific coast.  Being located on the west coast, there are only a handful of great locations to photograph where history and time have sculpted the local aesthetic. Ancient pilings, rusty fixtures, and time-worn buildings flush with weathered detail that some may find unappealing make for deeply interesting abstracts. It’s location close to the elements of the pacific ocean only enhance these features, creating a cornucopia of visual detail that the discerning artist and photographer can’t help but appreciate. Astoria is a treasure trove of visual elements that too few photographers take advantage of.

This isn’t to say Astoria is not gorgeous; in contrast to these rusty and rustic elements, Astoria is a beautiful city, accommodating travelers with fantastic lodging and excellent dining, and I highly recommend paying it a visit!