“Clouds can dim the light of life,
But in return they can be the source of great enlightenment. ”
~Darlisa Black
Tag Archives: Gorge
Catherine Creek Earth Day
My journey continue today after the previous post with a walk at Catherine Creek. It was truly so pleasant, and I took the opportunity to play in the grass quite frequently :-). I felt such a peaceful simple joy laying in the grass, in the sunshine. Enjoy!
June Sunset in the Gorge
Recently I was treated to an amazing sunset over the Columbia River Gorge in White Salmon, Washington. I drove to the top of a hill, met some new friends, and fell in love all over again with clouds and wind in my hair on a hill top as day deepened into twilight. Do you knowContinue reading “June Sunset in the Gorge”
February 16 sunset
Well the sky was wild tonight! In between the call that let me know my sis was going to the ER again this week after Dialysis with super low blood pressure, and the trip to Hood River to pick her up after she stabilized again, the sky exploded. I took a few minutes to runContinue reading “February 16 sunset”
Tail End of a Mackerel Sky Sunset
After the sun was long down on January 6, and lights were on, colors still danced in the odd ruffles of clouds. Click on image to see it at my website.
Layers of Gorgeous
Taken earlier in December, this image represents my favorite view of the Gorge for the year. I reprocessed a bit from the previous version and wanted to share it again. Taken from the hills above White Salmon, Washington looking West down the Columbia River Gorge. My new calendars will be around January 5-8, and mostContinue reading “Layers of Gorgeous”
Frozen Fishermen
I took this series of photos from the sand bar at the mouth of the White Salmon River this last Monday when temps hovered around 18 degrees F before factoring in wind factor. I not sure who was the craziest, this man and child, or me, the crazy photographer! 🙂 Any opinions on the bestContinue reading “Frozen Fishermen”
Rowena Fire 2014 UPDATED
UPDATE Aug 9: The fire was listed as 55 % contained this morning, with 3,565 acres total. I believe that 3 houses burned and my thought and prayers are with the families, but grateful no lives were lost. 3 other structures burned as well. All evacuations were dropped to Level 1 and people could return toContinue reading “Rowena Fire 2014 UPDATED”
Sun over Fog, Columbia Gorge in December
Hi folks! I have been working hard on a big project for information in the Columbia River Gorge and Klickitat County, Washington, and will give you a peek at the process soon. Meanwhile here is a multi frame stitched Panorama view of the Fog blanket in the Columbia River Gorge December of 2013… it wasContinue reading “Sun over Fog, Columbia Gorge in December”
Another Fire Sky Sunset in the Gorge!
I had a stupendous evening up on this hill in Washington not far from White Salmon, watching the sky flare up then fade back down. Color lasted for over an hour in the clouds as though a magic wand had waved over them so they could hold the color. A bit later, looking SouthContinue reading “Another Fire Sky Sunset in the Gorge!”
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