Looking like some ancient artifact, this abandoned half-viaduct was part of the Ocean Beach Highway on the Columbia River. It was built close to 100 years ago and abandoned about 40 years later. Even as a child I always loved seeing bits and pieces of "the old road" whenever we traveled.

 

Quietly together...

 

Graceful!

 

Winter can be beautiful, but I'll be welcoming Spring when it shows up.

 

Mallard meeting!

 

No new snow today-- just icy!

 

Everybody, and I mean everybody, got surprised by snow today. Here's the view from our kitchen window.

 

He lives there too! I named him Alastair.

 

Here's a surprise-- a fluffy, sweet-looking Scottish Highlands cow on that farm in Willow Grove!

 

Willow Grove farmland, next to the Columbia River...

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The boys are keeping a low profile...

 

I've stood here so many times, and very little changes except the weather and the seasons. It's always beautiful.

 

Winter tree....

 

Just a small farm...

 

Run away!!!

 

A beautiful calm spot on the mighty Columbia River-- Oregon's Larch Mountain is the peak in the background.

 

Wow-- that was quite a party! Anybody catch who won?

 

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Cold but beautiful...

 

A beautiful calmness in the wetlands...

 

The main purpose of chickadees is to make us smile. They're always ready to say hello.

 

The last light of day by the Cowlitz River...

 

The setting sun makes this walk seem like a wonderland...

 

Together forever...

 

Also in the "golden hour" glow, the male Barrow's Goldeneye Duck is showing off his colors!

 

A Barrow's Goldeneye duck in the "golden hour" at Coldwater Lake...

 

The mountain is not hiding anymore!

 

The mountain is hiding...

 

Mirror image...