Susanna Mars is a local actress of some note.  I was photographing her for a magazine article, and she was very indulgent of me by posing on the Broadway Bridge when the temperature was about 34 degrees F. and there was off and on sleet as well as a biting wind.  I liked this photo, though it was not one that I submitted.  Partly because the article was about her life in Portland and I wanted a photo with more of the city.  But also I wanted a photo that was a little more relaxed.  Though she is very skilled in front of the camera, her tight expression and curled fingers gave away her physical discomfort as the wind cut through us.  She was a great sport and we did end up getting some good photos, though out of consideration for both of us, shooting time was limited to about 5 minutes.

January 13, 2001

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"Susanna Mars on the Broadway Bridge"