Tree Canopy

Today was a beautiful day with the temperature in the upper 70's (F).  I parked the motorcycle under some trees to take advantage of the shade.  Something made me look up.  The trees made a large canopy with the sun peaking through. The branches all seem to be leaning toward the sun.

Birch Tree Pond

A little pond on the Oregon coast. A stress free zone.

Waiting to Move to a New Home

Storm Brewing

Tillamook Bay Pilings

I never get tired of the changing scenery at the coast.

Step into the Forest

A unique entrance into the forest.  

 

I couldn't resist a black & white version. I'm not sure which one is best.

Astoria, OR Local

A typical day of hangin' out at the pier in the rain.

First Morning Light

Faithfully Waiting

 Faithfully waiting to get back on the road.

Curved Steps

These are the steps leading to the Vista House from yesterday.  They remind me of a stack of large coins.  They have a different appearance if you squint.

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Vista House at Crown Point

Today I worked in the Columbia River Gorge, one of Oregon's favorite natural attractions.  This is Vista House which overlooks the Gorge at Crown Point.  The river separates Oregon and Washington.  The Gorge has some of the most amazing cliffs that were formed long ago.  It's described as a "spectacular geological wonder".

The building has been a landmark and visitor spot since 1918. 

Because of the natural funnel-effect that the Gorge makes, it's generally windy and it was very windy at the Vista House today.  My plan was to take some shots for HDR images but it was too windy for a tripod.  That will have to be on my to-do list. 

Duck Designs

I posted this photo earlier this year but it wasn't in black & white.  The other night while looking through past photos I converted some to black & white just to see what they look like.  Have you done that lately?

This black & white version emphasizes the designs in the water late in the afternoon in the fall a few years ago.  I guess I'm looking forward to fall.

Mystery in a Small Coastal Town

At the coast this weekend I took some photos in Garibaldi Harbor in Tillamook Bay.  I thought the lady sitting on the end of the pier made for an interesting composition.  It wasn't until I looked at this one on the computer that I noticed it looks like no one is in the boat.  It could be an opening scene from a mystery movie set in a small North Coast town. 

The Mouth of the Columbia River

(Astoria-Megler Bridge - Astoria, OR)

Fun with the Family

Saturday was our daughter Sara's birthday.  We took her out to dinner with three of our grandkids.  I caught this shot as we were leaving.  I thought the lighting and lines made an interesting composition.  It also captures a close time of fun with some of the family.

Watching the Fog Roll In

(Depot Bay, OR)

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Eugene, OR

Eugene is the second largest city in Oregon. It's located in the south end of the Willamette Valley which is our agricultural region.  The University of Oregon is in Eugene.  The city is noted for it's eclectic heritage and it's even home to a few 1960 holdovers from the hippie movement.  I thought this downtown photo shows a little of the flavor of Eugene.

Playin' in the Surf

(Our oldest granddaughter and grandson - Rockaway Beach, OR)

 

Powdered Sugar Field

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Valuless Plant?

We see these weeds in quite a few spots these days. For some reason they don't look like a weed to me. The dictionary calls a weed a valueless plant. I think that's kind of harsh for this one.