Peekaboo (Harvest) Moon

(Almost) Harvest Moon Rising Behind the North Tower of St. John's
Bridge in Portland through a Hazy Evening Sky.

One of a Kind

Portland has its share of bridges across the Willamette River (and the Columbia), but the Ross Island Bridge is Oregon's one and only cantilever truss bridge. 

Ross Island Bridge with South Waterfront Development under its Arch and Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) up on the Hill on the right.

Caged Sun

The Rising Sun passes behind a Glass Facade of the Portland Convention Center

A Summer Night in Portland

Night view of I5 by Portland Rose Quarter. The Twin Spires mark the Convention Center.

Night view of the Steel Bridge (front) and the Fremont Bridge (back).

Panorama of Portland From Marquam Hill

Panorama of Portland from the upper Portland Aerial Tram Station at dawn.
Silhouettes of Mount St. Helens and Mt Hood are on the left and right of picture respectively.
Mt Adams can be found straight back from the "Marquam Eye".
(For best view, maximize your browser wider and click on the picture.)

Sunset from Sherrard Point

As mentioned on a previous post, this week the sun sets right above the Columbia River as viewed from Sherrard Point on Larch Mountain. Where are the cirrus clouds when you want them!

Sunset from top of Rock at Sherrard Point

Eye of the Marquam

While shooting a panorama of Portland from the Portland Aerial Tram platform, took this rather classic shot of the "Eye" of the Marquam Bridge.

The "Eye" of the Marquam Bridge

City Lights

Mount St Helens Rises Behind Portland Bridges

Portland Aerial Tram Streaking by at Dawn

Mount Hood at Dawn

Mount Hood at Dawn

Mount Hood at Dawn Reflecting off Portland Aerial Tram

Go Bears!

The Portland Aerial Tram seems to be paying tribute to the California Blue and Gold with the blue lit tower and the golden glow of the recently opened Darlene Hooley Pedestrian Bridge. The blue lightning of the Tower was initially in recognition of Autism Awareness Month in 2011.

Portland Aerial Tram Tower and Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge

Dawn's Early Light

One of the reasons Lewis and Clark College, located on top of Palatine Hill next to Tyson Creek State Park in Portland, Oregon, has consistently been named one of America's most beautiful college campus is the Reflecting Pool in the Estate Gardens. The serene garden offers a spectacular view of Mount Hood and each year around the first week of March and October the sun rises right over the mountain.

The Reflecting Pool and Mount Hood during dusk