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Mitchell Point Sunrise

Tuesday, 23 June 2009 17:23

The Mitchell Point Tunnel was designed by Oregon State Highway Engineer John Arthur Elliott. Completed in 1915, it served as a major automobile and truck route until the opening of a water grade route through Columbia River Gorge in 1954. The Mitchell Point Tunnel was blasted through solid rock high up on the bluff of Mitchell Point, 95 feet (29 m) above the Columbia River. Its five windows, carved through basaltic rock, afforded a scenic view of the Columbia River Gorge. Motorists could pause and enjoy watching steamboats plying the Columbia River far below, or gaze up at rugged, snow capped volcanoes Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens.

Photocredits: Jamey Pyles

Photocredits: Jamey Pyles Photo Tips
In the spring this location will have a few flowers to use as a foreground, but i came too early for the flowers. Intstead I used the guard rail along the old highway for a more interesting foreground. Gear: Nikon d40, 18-55mm kit lens, polarizer... I also used a gradual neutral density filter (2 stops difference) for balancing the foreground and background light. These filters are essential for sunrise/sunset pictures.

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