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Oregons Crown Point
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On my "Sunday drive" today we were at the Columbia River Gorge and this is Vista House at Crown Point, Or.This is a close up view of the building on my last photo...and. this built as a memorial to the Oregon Pioneers and now it is also a gift shop of Oregon Souvenirs,It's located on a 733 foot cliff and is 44' around and 55' high. It was completed in 1918 and is an observatory where one can view far to the East and West down the Columbia River and one of the most spectacular vistas in the world. Most of the inside of this building is made of Tokeen Alaskan Marble and Kasota Limestone. It's one of the most photographed sites in the world. I love going up here especially when the sky is this pretty, its a huge Nat'l Forest and about 1 1/2 hrs from my home, ...thank you so much for stopping in.

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::DigiCamMan
05/08/06 7:14 AM GMT
Another great shot. Great viewpoint and very nicely done.
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::Dunstickin
05/08/06 8:16 AM GMT
Very Verrrrry Nice !
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::heidlerr
05/08/06 10:34 AM GMT
Wow! This is a very beautiful image. Lovely lighting and composition. Great job.
Russ
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.postaldude66
05/08/06 10:52 AM GMT
Wow, what a view! The focus is really good, and composition as well. It looks like a really great place, although i can't say i have ever heard of it or seen a picture.. Nice work..
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::madmaven
05/08/06 10:58 AM GMT
Very beautiful shot! Great work, Verena!
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&jojomercury
05/08/06 11:23 AM GMT
It is a very beautiful landscape!!
Peace&Respect Jojo
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::kidder
05/08/06 11:52 AM GMT
I can see why it is the most photographed spot!! The secnery is beautiful & the building very interesting!! Would love to see the inside of that if you have any pics. of it! Great shots in both your posting Verena!! Thanks for sharing your day out!! ~Dan
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.Nekopuff
05/08/06 12:09 AM GMT
GREAT photograph! o_o
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.foofoo
05/08/06 12:23 AM GMT
I agree with Dan as to why this is photographed so often. Such a breath-taking view Verena.What a beautiful place.
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::Hottrockin
05/08/06 12:50 AM GMT
Sweet spot here Verena!! Very pretty building and great overall scenery!!
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Picture Purrrfect
::Asrai
05/08/06 12:51 AM GMT
Outstanding and Magnificent capture Verena!! Wow! This view is breathtaking!! Well done!
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::farmgirl_pml
05/08/06 1:27 PM GMT
An amazing view & you captured it beautifully. I can see why this is one of the most photographed scenes. Excellent work & thank you for sharing.
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::jrasband123
05/08/06 2:11 PM GMT
Hey Verena

The last time I was here they were still restoring the Vista House. Are they done yet? I love going there and you've done a great job capturing it for everyone to see.

Jackie
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&nmsmith
05/08/06 2:31 PM GMT
Nice photo. Reminds me of all the trips I took to Grandma and Grandpa's house in Hood River. Brings back a lot of memories.
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.Marzena
05/08/06 2:40 PM GMT
Verena, thank you so much for this masterpiece that is a honey for my sore eyes and heart !!!!!
Perfect composition, great colours and overall effect is AMAZING.
Thank you very much, dear Verena, and most enthusiastic congratulations !!!!
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.mesmerized
05/08/06 2:54 PM GMT
Gorgeous view and beautifully taken...wonderful work, Verena.:Pat.
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::PatAndre
05/08/06 4:26 PM GMT
Wow, verena, I do like the capture of the small forest in the center right of the composition. The detail and cripsness is superb. The background is spoiled for me by something not under your control and that is all those electrical or signal towers in the far distance. But one can see that it is a beautiful spot. Thks for sharing.
Pat
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::diajea
05/08/06 6:47 PM GMT
Oh WOW, I absolutely love this shot...ahh, the Vista House was captured so wonderfully...and the mist only enhances this BEAUTIFUL capture!!! Will be getting my 10 when I see it in the voting booth. Thank you too for the stroll down memory lane! :-))) ps...going into my fav too! Outstanding!!!
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.mmynx34
05/08/06 6:56 PM GMT
Oh noo..this cannot be real too.. this is sooooo unfair! It looks like a scene out of a fairytale book. What a view! And the almost hazy background puts a kinda of emphasise on the forground and the building and lookout point. It is just to good to be true... well done, V
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.MythD
05/08/06 6:58 PM GMT
Breathtaking!
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::nigel_inglis
05/08/06 7:22 PM GMT
Awsome Verena, I can't say I've heard of this place either but it looks remarkable! Very nice scene.
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.sanjaq
05/08/06 8:09 PM GMT
Hi Verena, this just makes me realise that there is so very much of this wonderful
world that i wish to visit.But it would take more than one life time to do it.
This is a" wish i was there" photo.Thanks for the view.
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.hernoor
05/08/06 8:43 PM GMT
Wow! The depth here is stunning, and the colors are great! I like the 3D effect of the hills and the clouds. Wonderful job!
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::razorjack51
05/08/06 9:30 PM GMT
Beautiful Verena! I can't decide which version I like more!..=)
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::Zyrogerg
05/08/06 10:06 PM GMT
I don't know how I missed this very dramatic picture the first go around but alas, I've found it. You've really captured the majesty of that site. Fantastic. Nice job.
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.priyanthab
05/09/06 2:14 AM GMT
Hi Verena. This is a place to be visited few times on different light conditions. I think there will be majic in the early morning and foggy times here.
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.ekowalska
05/09/06 7:23 AM GMT
You must have used your tele zoom, hmmm? I am convinced you have enjoyed your trip to the Columbia River Gorge ... the views are so spectacular and breathtaking. Thank you for sharing such beauties.
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::WENPEDER
05/09/06 7:32 PM GMT
Awesome perspective here, Verena! Great shot! Wen
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.pathe
05/09/06 8:53 PM GMT
What a view, great
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.canal27
05/12/06 10:08 AM GMT
What a great picture....I can't tell if there is a road at the bottom of this cliff or a water canal along the river. Maybe I'll visit the west someday. Looks like a wonderful place to be.
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.ladyhawk53
05/14/06 1:12 AM GMT
Wow Verena! You really outdid yourself here. I love the wonderful depth of colors in the foreground as well as the darker, less vivid background. They set each other off perfectly. This is an amazing shot!
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.PhotoKandi
05/14/06 3:42 PM GMT
Wonderful Verena! What a great depth and perspective in this one. Lovely lighting. The sky is a little grainy but doesn't matter on such a great quality picture. Wonderful job!
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+photoimagery
05/14/06 6:20 PM GMT
Again a very good image. You can even see as far as Bonneville Dam. What mm lens were you using? Crown Point must be at least 17 miles from Bonneville Dam and the compression of your telephoto lens brings them into the same image, now that's one long lens. Seeing as how they are that far apart the air must have been incredibly clear.
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.hiker
05/15/06 1:54 PM GMT
Beautiful photo! (My guess is that you'd better be pretty darn careful when backing into a parking spot there!) I'd never heard of this spot either, but would love to see it firsthand!

Thanks for sharing!
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.jcferg99
05/18/06 6:48 AM GMT
It is impossible to choose between this image and your previous one. I especially love the spring foliage in the woods and the misty blue of the gorge in the distance. Bravo!
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allentang54
09/30/06 2:49 PM GMT
So beautifully captured at the precise moment; a great shot !
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.quayquay
12/11/07 4:56 PM GMT
excellent!
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.KevJames3
09/20/08 5:01 PM GMT
must say one of my favorite drives in Oregon hands down. Great job capturing the moment!
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.Eubeen
10/29/09 4:10 AM GMT
A gorgeous shot of a lovely scene Verena.
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::0930_23
07/28/11 2:12 PM GMT
I imagine you view this from a much higher seat now Verena. Rest in Peace.

TicK


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