At the Boat Ramp

It's true.  I love photographing sailboats in a ripply harbor. And since I was out in Hood River today...and it's Weekend Reflections day...and the water was reflection-still near the boat ramp...and a boat came in (because it's salmon season so the Columbia is full of boats right now)...well, what can I say.

:) So guilty!

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Hood River Marina

Another view of the marina, also from last week. I had given up on photographing this marina after multiple attempts last year, but was drawn to the marina on Thursday by the lack of blue in the sky or water, which I thought was an improvement on the scene. I've got an ideal photo view of the marina in my mind, and I figure that if I drive out here often enough, I'm bound to see it in that perfect light one of those times!

Also, a blog format note:'Next month is shaping up to be a very busy month with our move starting on Monday. We are only moving a few miles away, but I know I'll be too busy to blog daily for a while. Right now my goal is to get back to daily blogging in January, and to post when I can in December. We are heading back through Hood River this weekend, and up to Gifford Pinchot National Forest for a Christmas tree. Hope I'll have some photos from that trip to share next week. 

Avast, Me Hearties!

A cool old sailboat docked at Hood River Marina yesterday, 

and the waters were reflection still...almost. 

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Hood River Marina, Reflected

My favorite little marina in Hood River, Oregon, but this time just the reflection of the boats. I could have used slightly less wake, but I'm not too upset. I guess that just means I'll have to visit here again next week, photograph at the marina and get my cup of chai at North Shore Cafe in White Salmon. (Twist my arm!) 

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Back to Hood River

Ok, I admit it.  I'm a little fixated on the gorge right now, and especially on this marina in Hood River.  Bill and I were actually heading south of the Dalles yesterday, but I did time the trip for driving through Hood River just after sunrise.  It was sunny right up until we got to Hood River and then the fog got pretty thick.  I was actually hoping it would clear a little behind me so the sail masts could be white instead of black, but the sky didn't fully cooperate.  Anyway, I think it's an interesting comparison to the marina photo I took a week or so ago.  And for good or bad, I can say this won't be the last photo of this marina I will post this winter.  One thing I love about the Pacific Northwest is how quickly the weather changes.  The light is constantly shifting, and it makes photography so fun.  I'm looking forward to some future trips down the gorge to check out the light and this marina, and of course to pick up an amazing cup of chai at North Shore Cafe.  (And a bit of blog foreshadowing...more on the chai later in the week!)

Hood River Marina

A misty rain was just starting to blur the reflection at Hood River Marina yesterday. I was so happy to stumble upon this marina, because it's just what I've been imagining photographing.  Mind you, I've been to Hood River at least half a dozen times, so I don't know how I've missed it.  But lately we've been crossing the bridge to visit White Salmon, Washington, and this picturesque marina is located just under the bridge.  I'm looking forward to getting more photos here throughout the winter...especially because the North Shore Cafe in White Salmon makes the best chai!

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Quay Point

Our side of the gorge was incredibly windy, but all was quiet and calm once we neared the Hood River side of the gorge earlier today.  This fence runs the length of the pier at the Hood River Marina.  I'm not sure it's purpose, but it made a pretty reflection in the calm, overcast waters.

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