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Monday, November 1, 2010

Mt. Hood Dressed for October

Mt. Hood, Oregon ~ October 14, 2004

I always like taking pictures of this mountain, and it's a challenge from a moving car. It pops into view for just a second or two and then it's gone. It pops up above the trees again and is gone again. You never get a protracted view with a good camera angle. So, if you don't stop, you often don't get the photo. Since this is the route we usually take between Astoria and Bend, it's a view I've seen many, many times. It's easy to forget to stop and enjoy it. This view is facing approximately east - going from Astoria/Portland over the pass and into the high desert. Early October is often the time with the least snow and the smallest glaciers. Already this year (2010; note that the photo is 2004) it's dumped snow at least once or twice, changing the face of the mountain, getting ready for winter and all those who come to play in the snow (ski, snowboard, hang out at the lodge). Click on the Mt. Hood link below for more pictures of this inactive volcano.

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5 comments:

Pat Tillett said...

I have a photo somewhere from very close to that same spot.
Many people are surprised to find out that there is desert in Oregon.
There is lot's to see in that state.

Francisca said...

I know what you mean about it being a sensitive timing issue taking the photo. You done good here.

Lee Spangler said...

talk about global warming! used to have snowpack at Palmer glacier with potential skiing year around.

Unknown said...

That's a great sight!

Catherine Todd said...

I live near some ACTIVE volcanoes here at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala! Never realized that Mount Hood in Oregon was an inactive volcano. Love reading your photos notes. You have two more careers "waiting in the wings!"