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Bowman Park in East Albany is Albany's Best Park at Summertime

There is a place that I like to go in Albany, Bowman Park, located on the Willamette River at the east end of town.

The 26-acre park boasts an improved boat launch, fishing, rock hunting, bathrooms, picnic areas, hiking trails, Periwinkle Creek, and an abundance of mountain bike trails. Photo opportunities are plentiful.

Easy to find, at the north end of Geary Street, Bowman Park connects to Simpson Park and Talking Water Gardens by way of trail. Just to the west of Bowman, the Dave Clark Riverpath starts and runs along the Willamette to the west end of Albany.

As with any other urban riverpark, elements exist that require common sense safety measures. Carry pepperspray and hike with a buddy.

In addition to Simpson and Talking Water Gardens, Bowman is close to Monteith Park, Takena Landing, and Bryant Park- and are within a ten minute walk. The Dave Clark Riverfront Path connects all of this and is now lighted.

At Talking Waters, another paved path connects this fabulous system to Waverly Lake.

Moments To Memories Photography
Ronald Borst Photography
Copyright 2016

Tale of Two Edits

Only one difference exists, really. And, that is perspective. Everybody has a different vision and a lot to say. But, folks tend to shoot either color or black 'n' white.

I shoot in many of the same places, often. I love the outdoors where I live, and it is a wonderful excuse to go hang out with my best friend.

My photos tend to be whatever artistic mood I am in. Editing is a small part of that, of course. I use an older Photoshop, CS5, but it gets me through.

Editing color is pretty straightforward. I tend to add a sliver of color and contrast and that is about it

Editing monochrome is also straightforward. I adjust the grayscale myself, gently adding some contrast. I try to overexpose the photo a bit, and the extra contrast lends a certain feel that is probably my own art.

My general opinion is to shoot and edit realistically. I like to tell stories, and I like to do that with photos.

Take care and post your photos in the comments.