At the center of the city of Portland, Monument Square serves as the main location for Portland's political and economic activity. Cynthia Lee observes the activity around Monument Square to capture the essense of the downtown area.

Chad Jones recounts his daily routine issuing parking tickets and the people he encounters everyday on the job.

Michelle Lambert-Williamson captures a photograph of Eric Brandt-Meyer with his daughter.

R. Todd Hoffam captures a photograph of men at Etz Chaim Synagogue studying religious text.

Susannah Ross captures a photograph of a woman baking with her granddaughter.

Erin Hooper captures a photograph of the button on a sousaphone.

Desiree Rios captures a photograph of Sulieman Nsenga welding a heavy cable.

Desiree Rios captures a photograph of Andrew Smith sawing through a beam.

Frank G. Miller captures a photograph of relatives of wedding baskets.