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This was back in June on our trip through Central Oregon. This unique site is waaaaay out in the middle of nowhere. When I finally got there, I was disappointed that there was this blinding white haze hanging from the sky and was afraid all the pictures would be crap. That's what they looked like on the LCD screen. But the haze actually let some of the subtleties of the color variations come out.
You are looking 35 million years into the past.
Murphy Creeks on one of the main water sources that feeds Fall Creek Lake near Lowell Oregon. There are several camping areas along the creek. We were just out for a drive exploring roads, we followed Big Fall Creek road until it became nothing more than dirt. It took us up into the mountains, when we hit snow we turned around. This photo was taken looking back up the creek from under a bridge. The water is high and fast right now from the rains. Our velvety green moss covers everything.
Sunrise Bandon Oregon
F/22.. 20 mm 6 seconds iso 50
going down on the f stop was only done to help saturate the color of the sunrise because this image was stacked , one shot of the lighthouse stacked on a focus of the sea grass in the foreground to have sharpness throughout the image , yes is was sharp without the stack, but the overall foreground sharpness was tiny bit better with the stacking, sorry for the low resolution, everything I put online is chopped down to 1 magbite or tiny bit larger, for two reasons, one fast loading, two copyright protection :) note the lens is at it sharpest normally at f 11 or close to that, stopping down further is used for depth of field or some time I use it to increase exposure time for different effects like color saturation for example or showing movement would be another reason and of course always post process with photoshop for best results, but you want that color already there so you can just fine tune it and color corrections are at a minimum, good thing there was no wind, but sometimes the wind blowing the grass can show movement and look great and sometimes not so great, by making the exposure time longer you can increase color saturation like how you would shoot film, although digital is a bit different, same idea. longer slower reaction better tone, don't go to long because it can also blow the image out, if I do this type of exposure I normally under expose 1/3 stop to prevent blowing out the highlights, don't go to far under because you can lose the detail in the shadows
So we had the perfect set up for wave watching. Full moon, high tide and Pacific storm all came together for these images. Most images of Fogarty beach show the rock formation on the south side of beach, so I turned my camera and shot to the north. I was taken by surprise at how far one of these waves came in. I came away with wet shoes and jeans.
I am learning the fine art of stitching together images. You have to stand so close in the area where I found this waterfall, I couldn't shoot the entire waterfall. So I have combined my upper and lower shots together. It's a skill I need to master.
Shotgun Falls is an easy to reach Oregon waterfall, dropping over the distinct basalt formations which produce so many of the lower elevation waterfalls in the foothills of the Willamette Valley. The falls, plunging 96 feet along the small Shotgun Creek, it is the only cataract currently cataloged in the Molalla River basin.
This photo was taken near McKercher Park.
The Calapooia (cala - POO - ya) River is an 80-mile (130 km) tributary of the Willamette River in the state of Oregon. The Calapooia was named for the Kalapuya (also spelled Calapooia), a tribe of Native Americans.
The McKercher Park to Brownsville section of the Calapooia River is 7 miles long and is, according to American Whitewater, a class I section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable.
I was almost back to my car coming back from Greenway park when this junco alit near me in the grass. I squatted for the low perspective, and it ventured even closer!
Owyhee (oh-WHY-hee) Reservoir or Owyhee Lake is a reservoir on the Owyhee River in Malheur County, Oregon, United States. Located in far Eastern Oregon near the Idaho border, the reservoir is Oregon's longest at 52 miles (84 km).
The name of the lake is from the older spelling of "Hawaii." It was named for three Hawaiian trappers, in the employ of the North West Company, who were sent to explore the uncharted river. They failed to return to the rendezvous near the Boise River and were never seen again. Due to this, the lake and its region were named "Owyhee".
It is always a peaceful setting when you can capture a sunset on the Oregon Coast.
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I can't quite make out what it is this crow was working on, but there was obviously some skill and patience involved. I was just able to grab a quick shot while holding Blanca with my left hand. She wanted to chase the crow, and the crow knew it but was reluctant to abandon the prize and waited till the last moment before flying off with it.
When visiting the Oregon coast, I found myself drawn to the ferns along the trail. I'd always been impressed by the number and variety of ferns I saw...yet it was this older, soft brown fern that caught my attention. Although the plant was no longer bright green, the fronds staggered on the center stem were quite beautiful. There is much to appreciate in nature.
A scenic drive enjoying Oregon's beautiful coves, interesting rock formations & sea caves along the coastline from Newport.
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Adair Point @ Hug Point State Rec. Site, Oregon.
16 January 2022.
Lomo 800 Color Print film. Home scan of print by Blue Moon Camera.
Yes, it is in color.
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A shot of the Oregon coastline along Highway 101
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Eugene, Oregon
Traveling through Oregon as an "atmospheric river" descends. With the weather being what it is, one takes what one gets ...
Taken on a hike of Broken Top, a Central Oregon mountain. This can only be accessed from Late July - Sept.
I was almost back to the office when this junco landed in the tree right next to me. Lunch hour was extended for this photo shoot!
As seen from the viewpoint right next to parking lot. Taken after first light.
With a sheer plunge of 89 feet, Tumalo Falls is both the tallest and most impressive waterfall along Tumalo Creek - as well as one of the most popular outdoor destinations in the vicinity of Bend. The area around the falls was burnt in a 1979 forest fire, though like the landscape surrounding Mount St. Helens after it's devastating 1980 eruption, the forest is quickly healing. A few snags still line the hillsides along the valley but the area is green again, covered with small fir trees and not at all detracting from the splendor of the falls. A nice set of viewpoints both at the top and near the base of the falls make viewing the falls possible for nearly everyone.
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is a special place. One of the largest expanses of temperate coastal sand dunes in the world.
This is my landlord's new puppy, a 3-month-old rat terrier named Fig. She is cute as a button and full of mischief! I had a little photo/play session with her and she snatched the mask right off my face and ran circles with it!
Blanca and Fig haven't met face to face yet but are definitely aware of each other through doors and fences.