2 photographs

Cultural Events

Dozens of identical illuminated Santa Claus figurines create a mesmerizing sea of red and white in Portland's Sellwood neighborhood. The glowing plastic figures, part of Chris Willis's annual art installation, cast warm amber light against the darkness, their repetitive forms suggesting both festive abundance and unsettling uniformity. Each Santa bears the same benevolent expression and raised hand gesture, creating a hypnotic pattern that stretches beyond the frame's edges. — ISO 800 · 50mm · f/5.6 · 1/60

Santa Clones Illuminate Portland's Sellwood Night

Portland, Oregon

Chris Willis's annual Santa Clones installation transforms a Sellwood gallery space into a glowing field of identical holiday figures.

A dreamy canopy of pale pink cherry blossoms creates a delicate foreground against Portland's downtown skyline, viewed across the Willamette River from Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The soft, overcast sky bathes the scene in gentle light, while crowds gather beneath the flowering trees to witness this ephemeral spring spectacle. The juxtaposition of nature's tender blooms against the geometric glass and steel towers captures the harmonious blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty that defines Portland's character. — ISO 125 · 90mm · f/5.6 · 1/420

Portland's Cherry Blossoms Frame Urban Skyline

Portland, Oregon

Cherry blossoms bloom along the Willamette River at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, creating a stunning contrast with Portland's downtown skyline.