A picture is worth a thousand words. In the case of the Oregonian, a simple photo can be worth so much more. For as much critique as I have been giving the paper, their extensive photo collection is pretty diverse and well formatted. They have hundred of galleries for various sports, travel, and entertainment activities.
A large majority of the photographs are action shots, which goes well with the athletic, sports-enthused nature of the paper itself. However, I am surprised there are more to the photos than huddles and football games. The unique use of angles, like the photo above, provide a realistic and in-the-moment perspective, rather than the expected group shot.
Featuring events like the Special Olympics Youth Games, a local theater company, and a life-saving station that is currently endangered by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon, the photo collections serve as a significant representation of what's happening across the state.
The worn looking, harshly lit photographs capture the antique feel of the endangered building, while providing a sense of character to both the building and the owner. The photos capture the reality of the event or place, bringing it to life. The photos below were featured in the story:
There is also an interactive section for reader's photos with a Photo of the Day, submissions to a photo contest, and other seasonal, travel, and pet photo entries. Although their stories at times lack interesting content or variety, their photo albums surely make up for it in variety, detail, and character.