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THEcrest summit high school 2855 NW Clearwater Dr. Bend, OR 97703 MARCH 2016 2 - Artist profile may costello daisy almanza bell bunsai kealy mccormick Katelyn Trissel Nature and Human photography find new balance or senior Katelyn Trissel, photography is a means of exposing emotion in a Multiple exposure is a photographic technique of combining two or more separate natural environment. With an interest in portraits, Trissel’s pieces express exposures into one through the process of overlapping. “For editing, I use Lightroom, the subtle compatibility between humans and nature. After being introduced mainly, and occasionally Photoshop, however I try to do very little editing,” said to photography early on, via Instagram, Trissel developed a passion for Trissel. “I want to capture the little moments that you don’t usually see in standard Fphotographing people. As a result of a growing sense of fervency since freshman year, portrait photographs, which is why I combine them with wildlife,” said Trissel. The Trissel has encapsulated unforgettable moments of students and sports throughout the use of transparent fauna within the model and a white background illustrates the course of three years. Currently Trissel is working on senior photos, with attempt to model’s hidden demeanor. “I’m able to show who the person is and their emotions display priceless expression. with the right setting,” said Trissel. In regard to experience, Trissel has been able to obtain a unique style with minimal Trissel plans to use her techniques in college and beyond. “I love outdoor, portrait assistance. “I’m mostly self taught but did get some help and tips from photographers I and sport photography, so that’s the type I’m leaning towards doing in the future. met along the way,” said Trissel. However, the transition from social media into local That being said, I think that could change during my studies in college,” said Trissel. photography was unanticipated. “About two summers ago a friend of mine asked me “My career path has always been human photography,” said Trissel on future promise if I would do her senior photos. Later that year a family friend hired me to photograph involved in photography. Admitted into Montana State, Bozeman, Trissel will their daughter’s birthday party,” said Trissel. Today, Trissel finds herself capturing continue to utilize her gift in a major in small business and possibly entrepreneurship. impressions for a variety of events. “I hope someday to have my own business in which my photography will allow me to Experimenting with a variety of exposures and lighting on a Canon 70D and travel. That’s the ultimate goal,” said Trissel on a career beyond a university. Canon EOS Elan 2 film camera, Trissel intends to unveil a distinct combination Throughout Trissel’s career, expression photography has allowed her to develop between wildlife and portraits through a process called multiple exposure. “I prefer moments people will treasure for a lifetime. Regardless of the outcome of a career in to do my photos outdoors with natural lighting” said Trissel on the use of the the future, Trissel will continue to blend the aspects of emotions and environment environment to sensitize photos. into a static photo. “This is something I’m really passionate about. I love going out on Specific locations are essential in allowing different personalities to flourish; shoots with people, then observing their unique reactions when they see the finished with the right combination the piece favors the model, creating an iconic shot for a product,” said Trissel on her continuously growing ardor for photography. photographer. “By taking photos when the model does not expect it, I am able to Trissel hopes that wherever she takes her expertise, a unique form of capturing get the most genuine smiles and laughs,” said Trissel about omitting the necessity to moments will arise, catapulting her into professional photography. embolden her clients. Story by Taj Mercer, Photos by Katelyn Trissel Culinary - 3 Triple Thai’d The top curries in the city from wild rose, toomie’s & taste of thailand Thai joints are generally of the same old mix-and-match variety everywhere you to a Thai restaurant but to a speakeasy. Anti-alley biases aside, however, A Taste of go—noodles or curry, chicken or beef—functioning as a delivery system for a few Thailand offers up some of the best Southern Thai food in all of Bend. Upon pulling variations on one basic, albeit delicious, theme. Bend, being the small, mostly White up to the drive-in window, you will be greeted by its proprietor—who seems intent town in the middle of Oregon that it is, doesn’t stray far from this mandate. But on defending Thailand’s reputation as the Land of Smiles—and offered a selection of that isn’t a bad thing—the city’s eight or so Thai establishments have settled into a samples in small paper cups. So infectious are these smiles and so delicious will these comfortable, enticing routine. This is a sampling of my three favorite Thai spots and samples prove to be that, as soon as the cups’ molten contents have been disposed of, my thoughts on the three best curries in Bend. you will be impelled to order. My recommendation here is a simple one: yellow curry Now, I know this article opened with a sweeping generalization about Thai chicken. Emblematic of Bangkok’s most hearty and fundamental curries, this yellow restaurants, and I stand by it in regards to the general homogeneity of America’s Thai curry is just like every yellow curry you’ve had before—only better, significantly so. food sector, but Wild Rose Thai is a striking exception to the rule. The restaurant is Potatoes, carrots, white onions and chicken all simmered for hours in a rich coconut a love note to its owners’ Northern Thailand heritage. Pad Thai is noticeably absent broth, and served with a generous portion of jasmine rice, make for a flavorful and from the menu (as is jasmine rice, a staple of Central and Southern Thailand); in its filling meal. Simple and uncomplicated, A Taste of Thailand is your everyday curry place is a medley of rich, hot broths and sticky-rice croquettes, fragrant sausage and and bonhomie fix. ($7) spicy chili pastes. Coconut milk is also a rare item on the menu—reflecting Northern A venerable Bend establishment, Toomie’s is a traditional American-Thai Thailand’s relatively arid climate and paucity of coconut groves. My recommendation restaurant: its menu, lengthy, at over 40 items, is replete with classic Central Thailand for the Southern Thai lover dipping their feet into Northern Thai cuisine for the first entrees, including several iterations of Pad Thai and every shade of curry. The time is the Khao Soi curry, one of the few permanent menu items to contains coconut restaurant’s setting, stuffy in comparison to its companions in this collection, speaks milk, because it is a relative of Southern Thai Massaman curry, although slightly little to the authenticity of its culinary offerings, but a hospitable staff and bustling thinner, and contains a hearty portion of boiled and fried egg noodles in addition to a atmosphere of long-time patrons more than makes up for this in terms of warmth. My preferred protein. ($11) recommendation here is that you bring along a dining companion and, collectively, For those more familiar with Northern Thai cuisine and looking to delve deeper yet order the green and Pa Nang curries, each of which will come with a generous portion into the region’s singular cookery, I recommend Gang Om, a staple of Northeastern of jasmine rice, along with an oversize spoon for sauce allocation and equitable Thailand that eats like an herbal tonic—perfect for flus and cold Bend winters. Gang sharing. Toomie’s green curry, unlike its red and yellow counterparts, is more Om falls somewhere between soup and curry, with a thin, fragrant broth that floats a pungent and typically contains eggplant and bell pepper in addition to a preferred filling portion of your preferred protein. ($11) protein (although this is an ideal curry for the Thai-loving vegetarian because of its Google directions to A Taste of Thailand and you will be greeted with the following pronounced flavor). Pa Nang curry, on the other hand, is best ordered with pork message from the establishment’s menu: “West end of Xpress Lube. Enter from because it, unlike its colorfully named brothers, is made with coconut cream, making it the alley.” Besides the obvious commentary on the unfortunate nature of a business a thick and indulgent dish perfect for drenching a plate of rice with. ($12.95 per curry, calling itself Xpress Lube, these directions seem a little illicit, as though they lead not with protein.) Story by Kevin Crawford, Photos by Cathal Doyle toomie’s Thailandia Wild Rose 4 - Teacher Profile Shannon Ables Students often wonder what teachers do in their and now an average of 350,000 people read at least free time; if it correlates with the classes they teach. two pages of the blog every month. The private life of teachers may be a mystery, but Blogging has spiraled into much more what if their life is not truly private? AP Language significance for Ables. In a world conquered and Composition teacher, Shannon Ables, has by social media, Ables undoubtedly has a very not only identified herself as a teacher, but also a strong presence on the likes of Facebook, Twitter, noteworthy author and public figure through her Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr. All of these own passion: blogging. accounts are, in fact, business related and under Ables started her blog, “The Simply Luxurious the TSLL moniker.