Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness
Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness is a stunning wilderness area located in the state of Oregon, USA. This wilderness area is named after Mark O. Hatfield, a former governor and senator of Oregon who was a strong advocate for the preservation of natural areas. The wilderness area covers over 65,000 acres and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The area is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers. The wilderness area offers a variety of photography locations, including stunning vistas, waterfalls, and wildlife. Some of the popular photography locations in Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness include Eagle Creek Trail, Punchbowl Falls, and Wahtum Lake. With its breathtaking natural beauty, Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness is a must-visit destination for any nature lover or photographer.
Elowah Falls was a very nice 289ft waterfall situated in John B. Yeon State Park towards the eastern end of what we perceived to be the "waterfalls area" along the historical highway detour of the Columbia River Gorge.
I'm still glowing after the hike/bushwhack/scramble on Sunday. I went to bed on Sunday night and sat there smiling, still mentally going over all...
Wahclella Falls, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
This is another shot from my trip to Wahclella with my bud Lynn. I really wanted shots from in the creek...
Lower Middle Ruckel Creek Falls, Columbia Gorge, OregonAlso referred to as Prehistoric Falls
The last time I attempted this waterfall, I...
Mossy Grotto Falls, Ruckle Creek, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
One thing I wanted to do on this trip to the Mossy Grotto was to climb on top of that...
There aren't many places in the Pacific Northwest that can compare with the Columbia River Gorge in Autumn. It's incredible how vibrant these leaves...
waterfall along the Columbia River Gorge
Another photo I took back in may during my two week west coast trip. This is a little cascade along Gorton Creek in the columbia river gorge. A very green place :-)
My first time visiting this amazing waterfall. Jeff and I met up at Rowena for sunrise on this morning. Then randomly with Alan Howe, another...
Video!
Yesterday, a group of five of us (John, Greg, Patrick, Victor and myself) headed out on a wild bushwhack up Ruckel Creek in the...
I visited Wahclella for the first time in awhile this weekend--so different in the summer. Usually there is so much spray that there's no way to...
Lower Upper Ruckel Creek Falls, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
Saturday was such a great day. I got invited by Ara, on an adventure to Ruckel Creek to...
Lower Middle Ruckel Creek Falls, Columbia Gorge, OregonAlso referred to as Prehistoric Falls
I really wanted a closer up view of the...
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Lower Upper Ruckel Creek Falls, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
I'm still digging through my photos of 2010, and thinning things out. I occasionally come...
You could spend an entire day shooting only the creeks and streams in the Gorge, but then you'd miss out on all the awesome waterfalls!
This is the...
waterfall along the Columbia River Gorge
Well, I have finally manged to develop a back log of images to work on. I have about a month's worth of shots to still go through. Hence the reason...
...or at least a handy boulder, anyway.
Jasmine008, Immortal Thrill Seeker and I went to visit Wahclella, Rodney and Hardy Falls today. I don't...
After leaving the Ruckel Creek trail, the fun begins. There's a long hanging meadow with a really nasty drop where gravity feels like it's grabbing...
Wahclella Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon.
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I had the most awesome weekend with fellow photographer and friend, Jeff Barnhart shooting all the best waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge and...
Had a great hike yesterday with some awesome friends, including Jeff Barnhart. The inclement weather kept things interesting and things sure are...
Ponytail Falls, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
I posted the vertical view of this awhile back so I thought I'd show y'all the horizontal view of ice and...
I have nearly cought up to real-time in my processing. I'm actually running low on shots to go through! Here's something more true to the season. A...
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness!
Most notably Bonnie Moreland, Michael and Yi Jiang.