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Reflections of Mt. Sacajawea, Mt. Howard, and Mt. Joseph in Wallowa Lake in Oregon.
The Gondola is a convienient (although rather expensive) way to get up to the great views of Mt. Howard.  This shot is looking towards the northwest over Wallowa County.
This image was from Wallowa Lake in Oregon.  You can find the original file in the Wallowa County Memorial Day 2005 gallery.
Mount Joseph reflects in Wallowa Lake in Oregon.
Reflections of Mt. Sacajawea, Mt. Howard, and Mt. Joseph in Wallowa Lake in Oregon.
The North Star stays (mostly) stationary high in the night sky over Wallowa County Oregon.  This one hour exposure shot is the first that I've ever tried.  I'm glad I have a working knowledge of photoshop as I was caught off guard not only by the noise but the smattering of hot pixels.  A few layers, some blur, a layer mask, and some levels cleared most of that up.
A candid shot of a couple enjoying the view of Mt. Joseph in Wallowa County Oregon.
A picture of Mt. Sacajawea in Wallowa County Oregon from the top of Mt. Howard.  What a beautiful day for a gondola ride and a short hike.  The snow up top was still thigh deep in places but the temperature was wonderful.
What a wonderful day for photography this was!  The mountains of Northeastern Oregon are a photographer's playground.
Reflections of Mt. Sacajawea, Mt. Howard, and Mt. Joseph in Wallowa Lake in Oregon.
Reflections of Mt. Sacajawea, Mt. Howard, and Mt. Joseph in Wallowa Lake in Oregon.
Reflections of Mt. Sacajawea, Mt. Howard, and Mt. Joseph in Wallowa Lake in Oregon.
See photo in original gallery.