Columbia River Drive USA Postcard

Where the Columbia River Gorge opens up into the wide plains of Eastern Oregon, the road follows the curve of the massive river. The basalt cliffs give way to golden, grassy bluffs that glow intensely during the golden hour, creating a high-contrast landscape of blue water and yellow earth. The Dalles sits at the end of this transition, its industrial and historic silhouette visible from miles away across the water. The wind-swept trees and the scale of the river create a composition that emphasizes the power of the natural elements and the resilience of the towns that cling to the riverbanks.