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“Snow Fortress (2)”
Description:
Golden sunrise light illuminates snow-covered cliffs at Smith Rock State Park. Overlooking the Crooked River Canyon, these volcanic rock formations draw hikers, climbers, and photographers to one of Central Oregon’s premier scenic destinations and a defining landmark of the region’s high-desert terrain.
Story:
+18 minutes after sunrise, a curtain of golden light slowly descends over Smith Rock State Park in late January.
Like a moat, the Crooked River wraps around the palace walls of tuff, rhyolite, and basalt. Just out of frame to the right, a walking bridge provides access to this fortress of volcanic rock.
Snow had fallen during the night. An inch had been predicted, but this region is full of microclimates shaped by rough terrain and fractured land that divert and concentrate wind and weather. Instead of one, at least six inches of fresh powder blanketed the landscape.
It was a glorious sight. The snow reflected the light beautifully. Sound was dampened. Winds were calm as feather. The most I could hear was the babbling of the Crooked River, the honk of geese, and the shutter clicks from my camera.
In a place as popular and photogenic as Smith Rock, you are never truly alone. Soon I was joined by several other photographers — each of us having made the same calculated decision that this was a morning worth leaving a warm bed to witness. A rare moment of snow and sunlight.
Absolute perfection.
-BAP
Location:
Smith Rock State Park
Terrebonne, Oregon
44° 22' 0.0'' N, 121° 8' 14.8'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 07:50 PST (sunrise 07:32)
Date: January 23rd, 2021
Camera & Settings:
Single shot
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 24-70 mm f/2.8G, CPL filter, Tripod
ISO 100, 24 mm, f/11, 1/25 sec
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“Snow Fortress (2)”
Description:
Golden sunrise light illuminates snow-covered cliffs at Smith Rock State Park. Overlooking the Crooked River Canyon, these volcanic rock formations draw hikers, climbers, and photographers to one of Central Oregon’s premier scenic destinations and a defining landmark of the region’s high-desert terrain.
Story:
+18 minutes after sunrise, a curtain of golden light slowly descends over Smith Rock State Park in late January.
Like a moat, the Crooked River wraps around the palace walls of tuff, rhyolite, and basalt. Just out of frame to the right, a walking bridge provides access to this fortress of volcanic rock.
Snow had fallen during the night. An inch had been predicted, but this region is full of microclimates shaped by rough terrain and fractured land that divert and concentrate wind and weather. Instead of one, at least six inches of fresh powder blanketed the landscape.
It was a glorious sight. The snow reflected the light beautifully. Sound was dampened. Winds were calm as feather. The most I could hear was the babbling of the Crooked River, the honk of geese, and the shutter clicks from my camera.
In a place as popular and photogenic as Smith Rock, you are never truly alone. Soon I was joined by several other photographers — each of us having made the same calculated decision that this was a morning worth leaving a warm bed to witness. A rare moment of snow and sunlight.
Absolute perfection.
-BAP
Location:
Smith Rock State Park
Terrebonne, Oregon
44° 22' 0.0'' N, 121° 8' 14.8'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 07:50 PST (sunrise 07:32)
Date: January 23rd, 2021
Camera & Settings:
Single shot
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 24-70 mm f/2.8G, CPL filter, Tripod
ISO 100, 24 mm, f/11, 1/25 sec
