Fog & Fall at Lower Lewis Falls
The lovely Lower Lewis waterfall looks more graceful during lower water levels, as it cascades down. Add to it - a dense fog settling down & a bit of fall colors sprinkled here and there … What more can I ask !!! 

fall leaves fall 
caught by a blanket of 
fog or fall
Fog & Fall at Lower Lewis Falls
The lovely Lower Lewis waterfall looks more graceful during lower water levels, as it cascades down. Add to it - a dense fog settling down & a bit of fall colors sprinkled here and there … What more can I ask !!! 

fall leaves fall 
caught by a blanket of 
fog or fall
Aqua Pool @ Abiqua
Abiqua Falls – There is something magical about this place. Grandeur is not a feeling you get at less than 100 feet high. The overpowering and humbling feeling is probably from the enclosed canyon like walls covered with lichen and the serene aqua pool that it falls into. Abiqua is all about the journey of getting there – starting from the rugged roads, hike up, some sliding, scrambling under and over the logs , wading thru the water etc. Having such a gem at the end of it is an added bonus :) Check this out for the view from the other side. This had been one of my favorite fun adventure hikes from the pacific north west !!!
Drive up, Get out, Get lost
One of the reason I love the Pacific Northwest if for moments like these. The coast is so long and varied, that you can find your own personal spot(s). I call is personal, cause in those few places you instantly feel connected – kind of a bridge between thrust urban and the subtle but all encompassing nature. The below is one such lovely remote spot between cannon beach and new port – where you just drive up, get out and get lost - in the beauty of the ocean as the sun bids adieu for the day over the horizon.
Drive up, Get out, Get lost
One of the reason I love the Pacific Northwest if for moments like these. The coast is so long and varied, that you can find your own personal spot(s). I call is personal, cause in those few places you instantly feel connected – kind of a bridge between thrust urban and the subtle but all encompassing nature. The below is one such lovely remote spot between cannon beach and new port – where you just drive up, get out and get lost - in the beauty of the ocean as the sun bids adieu for the day over the horizon.
Light painting is an amazing technique that I came across from my friends at flickr and facebook. It can involve simple light writing with led lights to really complex and creative compositions. For years I had been intrigued by this and tried a few simple ones in the past. One of the techniques involves the use of steel wool and couple of DIY kits. Couple of weeks back when my friend Gary extended an invite for steel wool spinning in the George area, I was all exited !

It was my first try with this technique, but boy it was fun. It was nice to meet and shoot with such a energetic group ! This particular shot was a result of two spins in parallel from the Bridge at Multnomah falls. How do u like the cookie monster ?!!! By the by, no monsters were harmed in the making of this photograph :)
Cookie Monster & Light Painting with Steel Wool
Light painting is an amazing technique that I came across from my friends at flickr and facebook. It can involve simple light writing with led lights to really complex and creative compositions. For years I had been intrigued by this and tried a few simple ones in the past. One of the techniques involves the use of steel wool and couple of DIY kits. Couple of weeks back when my friend Gary extended an invite for steel wool spinning in the George area, I was all exited !

It was my first try with this technique, but boy it was fun. It was nice to meet and shoot with such a energetic group ! This particular shot was a result of two spins in parallel from the Bridge at Multnomah falls. How do u like the cookie monster ?!!! By the by, no monsters were harmed in the making of this photograph :)
Mt Rainer with a touch of wild flowers
It was one of those clear days at Paradise section of Mt Rainier. When I first started reading about the national park prior to visiting, it took a while to grasp that any places would be named “The Paradise”. After visiting, I should completely concur - words fall short of the experience. This area – Paradise – have paved nature trails – short , family friendly and suitable just for everyone. These pathways lead through colorful meadows and offer spectacular mountain vistas. Several classic views of Mt Rainer is nestled out here. One with Myrtle Falls in the foreground, as it tumbles 70 to 80 feet thru the George, is pretty impressive. A few meters from here, just before the wooden bridge is another of my favorite view - The Majestic Mt Rainier adorned with the Edith Creek. May be someday will get there for some lovely twilight :)
Oregon is blessed with so many many waterfalls. Still at 286 feet, Salt Creek is definitely one of the most impressive. Located at Hwy 58 around 20 miles east of Oakridge, it is easily accessible. The view point is just 20 feet from the parking, but it is well worth to take the hike down to the base of the falls. There are many views along the canyon rim as you hike down, but I still liked this view from the top. Though the scale of the falls is not very prominent in this view, I dig how this showcases the falls along with her landscape. One could just watch the fog play hide and seek - all day. The cool breeze of the enduring autumn fog along with a hint of falls colors added to the grandeur.
Fog & Fall at Lower Lewis Falls
The lovely Lower Lewis waterfall looks more graceful during lower water levels, as it cascades down. Add to it - a dense fog settling down & a bit of fall colors sprinkled here and there … What more can I ask !!!

fall leaves fall
caught by a blanket of
fog or fall
Fog & Fall at Lower Lewis Falls
The lovely Lower Lewis waterfall looks more graceful during lower water levels, as it cascades down. Add to it - a dense fog settling down & a bit of fall colors sprinkled here and there … What more can I ask !!! 

fall leaves fall 
caught by a blanket of 
fog or fall
Fog & Fall at Lower Lewis Falls
The lovely Lower Lewis waterfall looks more graceful during lower water levels, as it cascades down. Add to it - a dense fog settling down & a bit of fall colors sprinkled here and there … What more can I ask !!!

fall leaves fall
caught by a blanket of
fog or fall
See photo in original gallery.