Deluge only begins to describe the weather here in the Northwest from October, 2016 to June, 2017. One of the escape areas from the city hum is the Columbia Gorge, and this winter greater escape from rain was often provided by just driving further east to the rain shadow east of Hood River.
Lovely Oak and pine trees, rolling grasslands and billowing clouds.
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| Oregon Oak, Columbia Hills State Park, Washington |
There was also quite a bit of water there at times as well.
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| High water through a narrow gorge, Washington |
When we had some nice breaks and when it was possible, heading to Hamilton Island for the open and expansive views was a welcome investigation.
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| Beautiful sun beams on the Oregon side, Columbia Gorge |
Checking Photographer's Ephemeris, the moon would be making an appearance over the ridge. Time for the long lens to capture this ridgeline in front of the moon. This is one of those type of images where it is good to go a day or two before the full moon so that there is light on the hills.
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| Moon rising, Columbia Gorge, Oregon | |
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