Bare trees, but not for long...

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Regal, very regal...

Just a little scary...

This little tree is full of moss--- waiting for spring to sprout its own leaves.

Winter colors...

Even in the winter, the moss mixes with the colors of the bare limbs to bring a splash of light to this part of the lake shore.

Lakeside at dusk..

Walking away...

Duck heaven...

Watching the tide...

Glowing trees...

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Walking...

Only one last voyage to go...

Lots of rain means...

...lots of waterfalls!  In the rainforest the ferns grow even on the trunks of trees.

Mission barn...

Always beautiful...

Coldwater Lake and Minnie Peak...  Aways a beautiful spot, but never more so than in the winter.

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Waiting for Spring to come again...

Along the Columbia River...

Clouds over the Columbia...

A hint of green...

It's still winter...

It's not unusual to see 2 separate formations of geese flying from one grazing area to another at this time of year--- loudly announcing their presence.

We're off!

For one brief moment...

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Sunny and warmer tomorrow...

Happy as a Goldeneye on Coldwater Lake...

Hey! I'm here too...

At 5727 feet, Coldwater Peak is no slouch.  But when you're near even taller Mt. St. Helens or Mt. Adams, well...

Two coot for words...

Breaking though the fog...

Relentless...

The wind on the waves...

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A walk near the creek...

Cannon Beach between squalls

A cold Winter walk...

Mountain panorama...

Coldwater Peak on the left, Mt. Adams in the distance, and Mt. St. Helens on the right---Near sunset.

Sea-Sphinx

Just a little bit of sunshine...

Head in the clouds...

If you look closely you'll see a second Bald Eagle in the very top of the three.

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You're right, that is a lovely view...

A cold January morning at the wetlands...

There it is!

Parade

Dismal Nitch

210 years ago, Lewis and Clark named this spot on the Columbia River Dismal Nitch.  I don't think they liked the weather...

Soft...

In the spotlight...

Riding high in the rain...

Heavy rain falls on the GH Power, out of Hong Kong, as she comes up the Columbia to pick up cargo.  

Alone...

The fading light of a short winter day...

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