After arriving safely in Portland just after lunch, I went directly to the office for a half day shift. The good thing is, the USA already is on daylight savings time, adding an hour of light in the evening. That way I made it out of the office and up to the Pittock Mansion viewpoint just prior to sunset around 7pm for a quick sundowner shooting session with a pink mountain, prior to succumbing to 24 hour travel- and work day.
Pittock Mansion and its park sits on a hilltop west of the downtown of Rose City. The park providing for spectacular views of the city below and Mount Hood behind. This early in the year, the snow capped 11.250 foot summit of the majestic stratovolcano really glows in the rays of the setting sun. And Portland is having some crystal clear days with spring like temperatures while the sun is up.
That said, in the evening the wind was really blowing up the hill, giving me a hard time taking this handheld photos with my OM-D E-M1X and the mZuiko 12-100mm. But because of the great image stabilization I was still getting sharp images with a one second shutter speed, despite the heavy wind.
I spend a good part of one hour up there, taking in the changing light of this stunning panorama with a pink mountain in the background. On Wednesday the super moon will rise just to the left of this scenery. If I make it out of the office on time I might just go back up there. The rising super moon could make for an awesome photo opportunity.
Wish you a great Tuesday!
Marcus
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I love that pinky sky and mountain! It looks like a beautiful time of evening.
Thanks, Amy, glad you like this scenery! It was truly magic! Marcus
Absolutely stunning these pictures. We do live in a wonderful state. Your pictures help me to reflect and appreciate Portland and Oregon even more. Thanks for sharing on your blog!
You are very welcome! Oregon always treats me very well 🙂 ! Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog, this is so much appreciated! Marcus
I really like seeing the change from light to dark, and from golden to pink to violet and blue.
It means a lot that you appreciate the color change, Lynn. Not many do it consciously! Marcus
Your commitment to getting the shot, come high wind and extreme fatigue, is inspiring.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Anne, so much appreciated! Marcus
WOW!!!!
Thanks so much, Angela! Marcus
Fantastic shots, Marcus! I especially like that beautiful pink-blue frame with the silhouettes in the foreground — the figures add even more interest to an already beautiful scene.
Thanks, Heide, so much appreciated! The one with the silhouettes is the only one counting as a street photograph 😉 ! Marcus
Wow! Such stunning pictures of Mt. Hood!
Thanks, Marsi, appreciate it coming from you! Marcus
Excellent photography as usual. Bravo!
Thank you so much, it means a lot! Marcus
well done, in spite of the bothersome wind.
Thanks, so very much appreciated! Marcus
Nice shots, Marcus.
Good luck on getting out early enough on Wednesday!
Thanks, Allan, problem is more the clouds moving in 🙁
Gorgeous stuff, Marcus.
Thanks, Bruce, highly appreciated! Marcus
Welcome to Portland! What a great day for the view
Thanks, Howard, the Rose City always treats me well. It was a one of those rare clear days! Looks like it was the only one on this trip, hasn’t been the same yesterday and today.
Absolutely stunning photos, Marcus! 😎
Thanks, Michael, so much appreciated! Marcus
What a stunning viewpoint! Hope you get your supermoon.
Thanks, Jill, much appreciated! And I got my moon, post is up! Marcus
Just absolutely beautiful.
Thank you so much, Ruth! Marcus
Awesome pictures 💕
Thanks for your kind words! Marcus
These are seriously beautiful photos Marcus! And the pink mountain, how beautiful. 👍🏻😍🙏🏻
Thanks, John, this coming from you means a lot! Marcus