Columbia River by claudialee

Photography • Scenic • posted on Aug 16, 2006

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This is the mouth of the Mighty Columbia River as it enters the Pacific Ocean. TheColumbia River Bar is rated the most dangerous crossing in the world...claiming over 2,000 brave souls earning the name..Graveyard of the Pacific. Annual river flow is 73 trillion cubic meters of water. 250.000 cubic feet per second flow into the Pacific Ocean. Over 300 ships pass Astoria, Oregon monthly. The bar is 600 yards wide, five miles long and 55 feet deep. The small green boats next to the ocean-going ships are pilot boats, not tugs. Astoria, Oregon is America's oldest settlement west of the Rocky Mountains Due to hazy summer days, I was not able to get a clear photo of the river and the Astoria Bridge. However, for those of you who have heard about this beautiful river, I hope that you will enjoy seeing it from Astor Hill, as much as I. Weekend is fast approaching, and I do hope that the past few weeks have been good ones for you. It is wonderful to be back in North Carolina again, and to admit that I have greatly missed the wonderful people of RR. Prayers to all.

Comments (18)

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wildgoha

12:58PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

welcome back Claudia ;-) many people gere miss you ;-) Hugs Hugs Hugs and thanx for fantastic shot and info

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Zacko

12:58PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

CLAUUUUUUUUUUUUUDIAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! Youre back!!! WHOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!! And what a beautiful photo you brought back to us. Beautiful view...and fascinating reading as well....even though im swedish and doesnt grasps terms like "feet" and "yards" all too well. #:o) Have a wonderful day and welcome "home". #:O)

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Luka_30

1:00PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

I think that for haze the photo is even better. Beautiful shot.

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smittan

1:05PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

wow... what a view, and look at that beautiful bridge. Great shot !!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

1:16PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

Fantastic view Claudia... like a lot ! Very well done !

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teoratiu

1:26PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

WEEEEEEEEEELLCOME BACK! We all missed you!

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Richardphotos

1:38PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

Welcome back friend. I hope your venture was everything you had hoped for. outstanding vista and pov. that bridge could be a chore during foggy weather for the boats

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marybelgium

1:39PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

welcome back ! and with a beautiful view !

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busi2ness

2:12PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

Oh but the haziness really adds spice to a magnificent capture and composition. Welcome back!

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goodoleboy

2:59PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

Nice contrast between the clarity of the foreground and the haziness of the bridge and river, which actually looks like an ocean to me.

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rainbows

4:14PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

Glorious capture, sweet Claudia.. Adore the mist, adds super mood. My Father was an Royal Navy man. God bless all those who sail on wild waters.... I have missed you so much.. but you know it.... Huge hugs and prayers Claudia. I feel so much better now you are home. Hope your holiday was truly wonderous for you :-) We shall travel with you over the next weeks.. GREAT!!! Di.

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CavalierLady

4:36PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

It's a lovely shot and haziness is part of the landscape. Crazy how the bridge looks out of kilter somehow. I sure wouldn't want to drive across it!

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danob

7:26PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

Hi Claudia good to see you back and my word that is some River and what a Bridge

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Biffowitz

9:19PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

Very nice shot, I like the way the haze adds depth!

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JustAlice

10:16PM | Wed, 16 August 2006

It looks layered the deeper it gets into the haze. Hope your trip was very memorable. Always nice to get home. Great pic.

Valerie-Ducom

6:30AM | Thu, 17 August 2006

heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy youuuuuuuuuuuu, Wellcome back!!! I'm very happy to see you here my Lady dear!! How are you? It's a very impressiv post for the first post after your holydays!!! I like very much this landscape and i feel very good this holidays atmosphere in your post... Your POV and color is perfectly too!!!! Well done my dear friend :DDD I hope you have a very nice and lovely day, and kiss and hugssssssssssssssssssss ;)))))

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weesel

3:58PM | Sat, 19 August 2006

Great shot. This and the other post give a good idea of how big the outlet of the Columbia really is. Was this taken by the monument on the hill? Believe I have some foggy images of that I'm now inspired to search for. Good to hear from you.... TW

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