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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Portland area to Seattle area and back locations | |
Happy birthday!
What do you want to shoot? I just returned from Portland to Seattle and back (rotten wet the whole time). If you want birds, try Sauvie Island in Portland, Ridgefield NWR just north of Vancouver or Nisqually NWR south of Seattle. If you can divert a little, try touring the Olympic Penninsula. If you want cityscapes and interesting street scenes, Pike Market in Seattle is where to go. Both Portland and Seattle have nice zoos and Oriental gardens (you said you're familiar with these, so I won't belabor it here).
A relatively short drive from Portland is Ashland, which has some beautiful Victorian houses, a very nice bridge, and some interesting opportunities along the Columbia River. Ft. Stevens is nearby. From there you can meander south on US 101 and find all sorts of things to shoot for as far south as you want to go (well, at least as far south as Monterey, CA).
Outside of Portland, try Multnomah and the other waterfalls along the old highway. Try to get there early, as parking can fill up fast.
If you want to try some interesting action-panorama shots of planes landing in Portland, head up to Rocky Butte Park. It's also got good views of Mt. Hood, weather permitting.
There are so many photo opps that you might want to describe your preferences for us.
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