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Sandy, Oregon is a small town located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, just 25 miles east of Portland. This charming town is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, making it a popular destination for photographers looking to capture the perfect shot. From the towering Mount Hood to the tranquil Sandy River, there are plenty of picturesque locations to explore. The town itself is also full of historic buildings and quaint shops, providing endless opportunities for creative photography.
- Henry David Thoreau.
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The Jonsurd point, near Sandy, OR is a short drive from Portland and has a stunning view of the majestic Mount Hood. I had planned this location for a sunrise shot and we managed to get out on time from our hotel. I had marked the spot on m map app but as we were driving we could see the sun coming up behind and were in a hurry to get to the marked spot. When the app finally said we are at the spot I was a bit taken aback by the fact there literally was no place to park. Since I didn’t have much time I put hazard lights on and made sure my wife was in the driver's seat while I set up for the shot. It felt weird as from my location I couldn’t really see the Sandy river as I have seen from other shots in this location. But I didn’t have much time before the morning light faded, so I went ahead with my shots.
Only after we started back we noticed that the marked point was a bit off to the south. Google failed me by wrongly locating the spot I marked on the app. Anyways it was a decent shot even though I didn’t get the location correct. I'd hope to return here again and get a proper sunrise.
A small storm creeps over Mt Hood as the sun sets while fog develops above the Sandy River. Call me nieve if you wish, but I am generally content to...
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Sandy!
Most notably Sandeep Thomas.