Larch Mountain from Multnomah Falls

Ann and I did a 14 mile hike with 4,000 ft elevation gain from Multnomah Falls in the Columbia Gorge to Larch Mountain.  Here are some pictures.

 

 

Three Arches - April 20th

Ann and I went to Three Arches in Oceanside to take pictures, and collect agates today.
It was partly cloudy so I was able to get some sunset pictures, though it clouded up and wasn't a spectacular sunset.

 

Black and white

The are still some old buildings and barns remaining here in Washington county. This abandoned house is along my running route on the west side of Hillsboro.  It is kind of sad that people find it necessary to tag everything that doesn't move. 
It was a gray overcast day so I though black and white would be the way to go in these photos.  I still have a lot to learn about black and white photography, but here is my first try.

I just love the steps to a long gone tree house in this tree.

Trillium Lake March 24 2013

Ann and I did an overnight snowshoe trip to Trillium lake.  The snow conditions were great, and it cleared up overnight for some nice views, but by morning it had clouded up again.

Canon Rebel T2i pictures

I purchased a refurbished Canon Rebel T2i and the 18 - 55 & 55 - 250 mm lens last fall and have taken it on several hikes since that time. 
I thought I would catch up on my favorite pictures that I have taken so far which haven't been in my previous posts.

Wildwood Trail - Forest Park
November 25, 2012

Mushrooms that Ann saw and wanted me to get a picture of them.

Shelter by Balch Creek

Balch Creek

December 30, 2012

Trillium Lake 

Mt Hood and the lights from the Timberline Lodge ski resort

Morning light and clouds

This is actually the moon in the morning

Feb 2, 2013

Boy Scout Ridge
(South side ridge of White River - A little further down the ridge from the next post)

Tent at night

 Looking south

  

Early morning light

Morning light

Boy Scout Ridge - Anniversary weekend

Snowshoed up to Boy Scout Ridge on Mt hood for the night and spend a beautiful windy night with my dear wife on our 17th anniversary weekend.  We have stayed on the ridge once before a little further down the ridge and like that spot more since it isn't directly lit up by the spot lights at Timberline Lodge which is one ridge over.

Now for some pictures. (you can click on pictures for larger size)

A clear but windy night

Looking south from our campsite

Ann's silhouette

Looking South to Mt Jefferson and the Sisters

No heart shaped rocks to be found, but a heart shape on the tree

Morning light on the campsite

Wind textured snow and Mt Hood

Cloudy day at Cape Meares

Last Sunday, I went to the Oregon Coast with our friend Janie to do some picture taking.  The day ended up very cloudy and breezy, but I still managed to get some pictures.  We went to Cape Meares and Oceanside which are just west of Tillamook.