6-25-12 Close up of Multnomah Falls, Oregon 

This is the iconic falls of the Columbia River Gorge.  Our group went there early on a Friday morning to avoid the weekend crowds.  When we first got there we pretty much had the place to ourselves.
6-24-12 McCormick Deering Combine - Dufur, Oregon

In the town of Dufar just south of The Dalles is a museum which contains old machinery as well as some buildings that commemorates the town's pat.  This combine was housed in the museum.  I found the rusted gears and wheels facinating.
Softer Colors of the Painted Hills - 6-23-12
This part of the hills can be seen when leaving the cove and heading back to the road towards the overlook.  We had overcast conditions at the point that this was taken.
The Rock at the Cove, Painted Hills, Oregon, This shows a closeup of the textures and the details of the area.  
6-22-12
Details from the Cove, Painted Hills, Oregon 6-21-12

This is another area from the Painted Hills where there is a boardwalk that gets you very close into some hills where you can observe the textures and details of this wondrous place.
6-20-12 Wild Rhodies at Lost Lake, Oregon Cascades
6-19-12 posted and created.  Early Morning Light in the Painted Hills, Oregon

One of the few examples where I am able to shoot and process and post an image on the same day.  More to come from this wonderful location.  I did three shoots, two evening and one early morning.  This place is magical.
6-18-12 Infrared converted black and white image of an abandoned church not far from Wasco, Oregon.
6-17-2012 Columbia River Gorge Wind Farm - This image was taken just before sunset on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge outside of Wasco, Oregon.
6-18-12 Infrared converted black and white image of an abandoned church not far from Wasco, Oregon.
6-18-12 Infrared converted black and white image of an abandoned church not far from Wasco, Oregon.
6-18-12 Infrared converted black and white image of an abandoned church not far from Wasco, Oregon.
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