Oregon's Natural Beauty

drwhimsy says: As the title notes, this image was taken in Eugene, Oregon (Lane County). Eugene is in the fecund valley to the west of the cascade range up the Willamette River from Porltand.

Moonrise from Eugene by Oregon Hiker

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drwhimsy says: The Alvord Desert in southeastern Oregon's immense Lake County is a world apart from the valley or even the central high desert.

air by Sarah.Lynch

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drwhimsy says: Waterfalls are a fond subject for many Oregon photographers and Dani is among the best. Many falls, like this one, are on the Columbia River Gorge.

the one true oneonta falls by Danielle Nelson

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drwhimsy says: Sometimes, it rains here. You might question why a bridge belongs in a gallery of Oregon's natural beauty. Bridges are so intertwined with the rivers and bays of our state that I have come to see them as a part of our landscape. Portland's St. Johns Bridge is among the most wonderful.

Even in an upside down world, a bridge is still a bridge by Zeb Andrews

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drwhimsy says: The Pacific has it's own special alure. All of the Oregon coast is public beach. From studying Jesse's photos (and his generous sharing of ideas) I have learned a lot about nuetral density filters and long exposures, but mainly I've seen beauty.

Bandon State Park - Oregon by Jesse Estes

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drwhimsy says: Sun + rain = beautiful flowers (shetha + camera = something interesting). Here in Portland and throughout the Willamette Valley, we have flowers from daphne's fragrant blooms in Febraury until the last roses of December or January.

Pushing up daisies by Shetha N

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drwhimsy says: We have a lot of volcanic mountains (the Cascade range) out here. Mt. Washington is among the smaller. Although I have kayaked this lake on a cold foggy morning -- camera in tow (okay in a dry bag) -- I can't match Ara's eye or talent.

Calm by Ar'alani

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drwhimsy says: The Willamette River -- serene in late winter. Oregon's outdoors beckons year around.

Quiet Along The Willamette by LukeOlsen

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drwhimsy says: You needn't wait for flowers to bloom to enjoy the benefits of our rain.

Double Rainbow Sunrise by Victor von Salza

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drwhimsy says: Trees, ferns and all manner of forest treasure are ubiquitous.

Burst Of Light In - Cascade Head Preserve Oregon Coast by Kevin McNeal

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drwhimsy says: I have lived in Portland for 16 years and have yet to make it to our Japenese Garden, where this maple tree is an iconic photographic subject.

japanese maple tree by jaysonphoto

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Rowena Crest at Sunset by Alex.Rock Photo

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