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Day 1 (May 17) Arrivals in Portland: The plan was to photograph the Columbia Gorge and Oregon Coast at optimum times—i.e. late spring with the water falls in full throttle and when the off shore breezes would bring high waves and dramatic clouds to the coast. We had no way of knowing how well we would succeed! Oregon is famous for rain but today was picture perfect. Your humble correspondent (YHC, aka Don Lyon) had arrived the night before and was in position to pick up Scott Allen (Cheyenne, WY) when he called on his cellphone. We stopped by the Marriott for Frank Mertes(Oakton, VA) who arrived the night before. The three of us checked into Troutdale's Comfort Inn and then headed up the Columbia River to have lunch at the Charburger—an institution in Cascade Locks overlooking river traffic. The mural on the bulwark of the bridge portrays local events from the "Bridge of the Gods" (a local Indian legend) to Lewis and Clark's early 19th C Expedition to Steamboats and Electricity generation. The current steel bridge is also called Bridge of the Gods. We toured classic car rentals toronto the Fish Hatchery at Bonneville Dam and photographed a 10' sturgeon classic car rentals toronto and giant rainbow trout through classic car rentals toronto a glass window—looking like a natural habitat. YHC then left Scott and Frank to take tours and sightsee at the dam while he picked up Anne Eastwood (South Pasadena, CA) at the airport, returning classic car rentals toronto at 4:30 pm. 3000 Chinook salmon classic car rentals toronto had passed through the locks the day before. After a short respite at the Troutdale Comfort Inn we headed for Edgefield for photography, then dinner. Edgefield was the county poor farm in the 1920's, build to be as self sustaining as possible. The McMennamin brothers turned it into an event center with restaurants, spas, winery, brewery and much more—especially the quirky and clever decorations and murals which we photographed as well as the beautiful gardens. Dinner was a wonderful experience as well—especially as we were celebrating Anne's birthday that day. Many happy returns Anne.
Day 2 Columbia Gorge to Seaside: Slightly overcast with promise of clearing as we departed our cozy rooms after breakfast at 7AM. We drove up river to Multnomah Falls—in full shade as usual. YHC donned classic car rentals toronto his yellow slicker and red umbrella to hike up to the bridge than spans the 620' falls at midpoint while the others shot up the scene from below. Another photo workshop was present and they were delighted to have a colorful model as well. Everyone worked their way up to the bridge and found many wonderful scenes including the lush ferny vegetation. By 9:30 AM we were picking our way through rush hour traffic on the freeway through downtown Portland. We drove Highway classic car rentals toronto 30 along the Willamette River to its confluence with the Columbia. classic car rentals toronto The houseboats with the new rusty arched bridge
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Day 3 Seaside, Cannon Beach and Oswald West: Out at 8AM after the hotel breakfast this cloudy crisp morning. Destination—Ecola State Park, the Indian word means whale. We stopped for the view south of Ecola Beach and looking out to Tillamook Light sitting ½ mile off shore. A few miles north is Indian Beach where we explored among the rocks and waterline. Surfers here, too. The thick rainforest of the park gave us an hour's work—mossy spruce trees, classic car rentals toronto tiny purple flowers and the clover-like sorrel were the stuff of our compositions, as well as the filtered light. By 12:30 we were seated at the Pig 'N Pancake in Seaside, a local institution. Quite bright today so we took some R&R until 3:30 while YHC laid in some picnic supplies. Some explored the shops or down to the sea and Lewis & Clark bronze a few blocks away. At 3:30 we drove south to Oswald West State Park. The quarter mile walk to Smuggler's Cove is filled with rainforest compositions and the beach is one of the most charming in the state. Dozens of surfers were there and some were catching some big waves within range of our lenses. Oswald West was the Oregon governor in the early 20th C who passed legislation to keep all beaches open to visitors by declaring them a public right of way. As the sun began to set we arrived at Arcadia Park. YHC prepared a salmon salad with fresh avocado and tomato plus his secret sauce. Anne suggested we stay for sunset, as there were some interesting classic car rentals toronto rocks for foreground—excellent idea! Many interesting shapes silhouetted in the golden light. A great day!
Day 4 Seaside and Astoria: A beautiful morning. After breakfast at the hotel we photographic the iconic "welcome to Seaside" postcard mural, then drove to Astoria to see the replica tall ships, Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington. Close-ups and detail shots including one couple dressed like Sacajawea and husband Toussaint Charbonneau—buckskins, Hudson Bay blanket coats—the whole kit. We made our best shots as the two ships hit the current and crew scrambled aloft to unfurl the sails. Feeling very historic we drove over to restored Fort Clatsop, built on the site of Lewis & Clark's winter camp of 1805-6. School kids dressed classic car rentals toronto as members of the Corps of Discovery were guarding the gates. Bronze statue is of Sacajawea, the Shoshone woman who played a large part in the success of the venture and her infant son, Jean Batiste. classic car rentals toronto Films and exhibits were very well done—they even have a big black Newfoundland dog such as accompanied the expedition. By 1pm we were having a tasty lunch at the Astoria Pig N Pancake. We went back to the waterfront in hopes of catching action shots of the mock naval battle planned but no such luck. Our next stop was Fort Stevens for the wreck of the Peter Iredale—just the iron "ribs" were left. WWII era howitzers and vehicles were in place. Leisure time back in downtown Seaside from 4-6pm. A gray overcast had descended upon the coast—great for portrait shots but not so exciting for seascapes. We returned to Ecola Park and went for the foggy look along the coastline. The silhouetted spruce trees with silver sea worked well and the rain forest was darkly attractive. Indian Beach was thick with surfers appreciating the off shore breeze. Dinner at Doogers was carefully crafted so that each of us would be at peace with the idea of having Marion berry cobbler with or without ice cream for desert.
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