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Welcome to Walla Walla, Washington and our gallery of photos showing some of the scenic and interesting destinations visited in our Pacific Northwest Country. Short descriptions or interesting facts are included for those viewers not familiar to this area in the hopes it will add to the photos.

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Beautiful Rivers & Streams : This gallery is composed of photos taken of those beautiful rivers and streams that flow in the Pacific Northwest. They are also the rivers and streams my wife and I have flyfished for trout and steelhead for more than 25 years. (For me it is over 40 years) So, it is no wonder they hold a very close and intimate position in our hearts and memories.

Beautiful Rivers & Streams

This gallery is composed of photos taken of those beautiful rivers and ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2009 10:24am PST

Mountains, Lakes, & Northwest Scenes : Plus new D300 images

Mountains, Lakes, & Northwest Scenes

Plus new D300 images

Updated: Sep 22, 2009 1:49pm PST

Wheat & Pea Harvest Farming Scenes : Most of the scenes in this gallery show the harvesting of wheat on the steep hillsides commonly found near Walla Walla in Southeastern Washington. This is the only major area in the world that the combines harvesting these steep hillsides must be modified to automatically level the central body of the combine thereby allowing the proper threshing and cleaning of the crop. As you can see in the photos, the central body is kept level while the header cutting the wheat is controlled by the huge wheels and tires forming the undercarriage as they conform to the steep contour of the land. The steepness of the hillsides makes it impossible to negotiate these fields without this specialized equipment. The hot and dry conditions during harvest always presents the highest and most dangerous levels of fire hazard. Although not shown, extra tractors coupled with disk harrows are stationed nearby ready to encircle and isolate any fires that may be started. The harvest of dry peas is similar using the same equipment but modified for dry peas. The harvest of green peas is totally different with the processor doing the harvesting rather than the farmer but the harvest is interesting as is the equipment.

Wheat & Pea Harvest Farming Scenes

Most of the scenes in this gallery show the harvesting of wheat on the ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2009 8:56pm PST

Animals, Birds, Flowers : Ospreys, Hummingbirds, Herons, Yaks, Show dogs, Misc

Animals, Birds, Flowers

Ospreys, Hummingbirds, Herons, Yaks, Show dogs, Misc

Updated: Aug 28, 2009 8:31am PST

Oregon Coast October 2009 :

Oregon Coast October 2009

Updated: Oct 17, 2009 8:37am PST

North Fork of the Clearwater & Kelly Creek : The North Fork of the Clearwater and Kelly Creek are in a remote area of the Clearwater National Forest. Their headwaters beginning almost on the Montana border inspire a trip to view its wonders. At one time it held the spawning sites of a strain of the biggest wild steelhead in the US weighing up to 30 lbs. To make this journey it began at the mouth of the Columbia in mid-summer, thence up the Snake River branching off on the Clearwater River at Lewiston, ID and finally going up the North Fork at Orofino, ID. They still had to negotiate another 100 miles of fast water and tumultous rapids before they would reach their spawning sites. Total journey was over 500 miles so it is no wonder they had to be big to survive this three month trip. Now that run is no more because Dvorsak Dam on the North Fork has blocked this passage. Even though It is a remote area with only forest roads for access, it still remains an interesting destination for hikers, campers and for fishermen trying their luck on westslope cutthroat trout that inhabit these wild waters. .And also, for others like me and my wife, who like to take lasting memories of these wild and scenic streams.

North Fork of the Clearwater & Kelly Creek

The North Fork of the Clearwater and Kelly Creek are in a remote area ...

Updated: Aug 29, 2009 7:41pm PST

Deschutes River : The Deschutes River is a major tributary of the lower Columbia flowing through some of the most rugged basalt cliffs in the Northwest. For hundreds of years it has been one of the major sites for the Indian fisheries at Sherar's Falls. It still attracts some Indian netters. Now the area immediately above and below Maupin, OR is a favorite destination for whitewater rafters extending downstream to Mack's Canyon. The next 30 miles beyond Mack's Canyon is accessible only for boaters and is usually a three day float to the mouth at the Columbia River. This lower section is a favorite for fly fishing steelhead anglers that also gain access from the mouth upstream for 20 miles by jet sled and even some who bicycle up a trail for a few miles, camp overnight and have first shot at their favorite runs following sunup.

Deschutes River

The Deschutes River is a major tributary of the lower Columbia flowing ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2009 2:51pm PST

Family Photos : A few photos of family, some fly fishing photos, some early flying photos and of a Flying Fortress, B-17 that visited Walla Walla. It was one like this only in camoflage colors that I flew in WW War II in 1943. We were the 8th Air Force, Third Air Division, 95th Heavy Bomb Group stationed in Horham, East Sussex, England

Family Photos

A few photos of family, some fly fishing photos, some early flying pho ...

Updated: Aug 01, 2009 8:37am PST

Dicksie's Sweaters : This gallery features photos that Dicksie has taken of the sweaters she has expertly knitted and won well deserved acclaim.

Dicksie's Sweaters

This gallery features photos that Dicksie has taken of the sweaters sh ...

Updated: May 17, 2009 8:13pm PST

Dicksie's Photos : Photos in this gallery were taken by Dicksie, the better half. Suggest for more detailed viewing, click on XLarge up to Original Sizes in dialog box on right side of photos.

Dicksie's Photos

Photos in this gallery were taken by Dicksie, the better half. Suggest ...

Updated: May 25, 2009 6:28pm PST

Joseph, OR, Wallowa Mtns and Lostine River : Joseph, OR is situated at the base of the Wallowa Mountains and Gateway to Eagle Cap Wilderness Area. Beside being a recreation center, it is also noted for its artwork and bronze foundries. Valley Bronze cast the five horses in the sculpture, "The Day the Wall Came Down" at the Berlin Wall. Bronze artwork is displayed on Main Street and provides an interesting overview of this small town in Eastern Oregon.

Joseph, OR, Wallowa Mtns and Lostine River

Joseph, OR is situated at the base of the Wallowa Mountains and Gatewa ...

Updated: May 12, 2009 8:38am PST

The Mighty Columbia River : These photos cover the segment of this great river beginning at Grand Coulee Dam in Eastern Washington and continuing downstream to a point near Cascade Locks in Oregon a few miles above Bonneville Dam.There is still another 125 miles below reaching all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis and Clark and their Discovery crew travelled the full extent from Wallula Gap to the Pacific in 1805 and retraced their steps on their return in 1806. The magnitude and diversities of this world renowned river now comprises eight hydro electric dams (five of which are shown), provides river barge traffic transporting grain, lumber and petroleum products from the Pacific inland as far as Lewiston, ID on the Snake River. It has major railroads on both sides of the lower river, supports irrigation for millions of acres growing wheat, hay, potatoes, orchards, and wine vinyards. It is the pathway for migrating salmon and steelhead seeking to reach their spawning sites on journies up to 450 miles to upper tributaries to repeat their reproductive process. It still provides a wide array of commercial Indian net fishing, sport fishing and other recreational activities. This is a small effort to show its beauty and diversity and some of its tie to history. I hope it is interesting and enjoyable to the viewer.

The Mighty Columbia River

These photos cover the segment of this great river beginning at Grand ...

Updated: Aug 03, 2009 3:24pm PST

D200 Scenes : Various images taken with Nikon D200 Camera and Nikkor 17-55mm and 18-200mm lenses.

D200 Scenes

Various images taken with Nikon D200 Camera and Nikkor 17-55mm and ...

Updated: Apr 03, 2008 10:41am PST

Winter Scenes Dec 2008 : A big winter storm dumped two feet of snow on our area and provided some scenes around Walla Walla and our home.

Winter Scenes Dec 2008

A big winter storm dumped two feet of snow on our area and provided so ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2009 1:47pm PST

Glacier National Park 2007 : Even though one might not be physically able to participate in hiking this National Park and enjoy the extra spectacular views it provides, you can still achieve pleasing results from driving the Going To The Sun Road beginning at McDonald Lodge, past McDonald Lake following McDonald Creek to the Loop, stopping at Heavens Peak Overlook then continuing on to Logan Pass. After this pause, Going To The Sun Road starts its descending journey finally ending at St. Mary Lake and St. Mary Visitor Center. From there another route takes you to Many Glacier.

Glacier National Park 2007

Even though one might not be physically able to participate in hiking ...

Updated: May 19, 2009 10:52am PST

Grand Teton Sunrises & More : Early morning visit to a beaver pond and later in the day views of the Tetons

Grand Teton Sunrises & More

Early morning visit to a beaver pond and later in the day views of the ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2006 1:25pm PST

Buildings, Bridges, Fences, etc : The architecture and makeup of buildings, city scapes, bridges, energy projects, old barns, etc., offer many opportunities for photo subjects. Here are a few.

Buildings, Bridges, Fences, etc

The architecture and makeup of buildings, city scapes, bridges, energy ...

Updated: Oct 02, 2009 8:01am PST

Dicksie's Glacier National Park 2007 : Photos using a Sony R1 and H9 camera

Dicksie's Glacier National Park 2007

Photos using a Sony R1 and H9 camera

Updated: Jul 28, 2007 8:56am PST

Dicksie's Gravelly Range 2007 : This is a collection of photos taken by Dicksie of the trip on the Gravelley Range, located a few miles south of Ennis, MT. After leaving the Madison River you climb to this unforested ridge of elevations from 8500 - 9500 feet on a fine gravel road that has unlimited views of the Madison Range, Ruby Range and Centennial Mountains. In mid-July the mountain flowers are at their peak and found everywhere.

Dicksie's Gravelly Range 2007

This is a collection of photos taken by Dicksie of the trip on the Gra ...

Updated: Jul 28, 2007 8:14am PST

Jack O'Connor Hunting Heritage and Education Center : The Jack O'Connor Hunting Heritage & Education Center is located on a high, grassy hilltop in Hellsgate State Park just south of Lewiston, ID, overlooking the Snake River just a short distance from where Jack and his wife, Eleanor, lived. It serves as a memorial to the legacy of Jack O'Connor, one of the foremost outdoor writers of the 1900's displaying the trophies acquired from the remote trips to the storied areas of this world and related memoriabelia. It emphacizes education in all its roles in modern resourse management.

Jack O'Connor Hunting Heritage and Education Center

The Jack O'Connor Hunting Heritage & Education Center is located on a ...

Updated: Feb 28, 2009 8:01pm PST

Museum of the Rockies : This is a collection of photos taken by Dicksie with her Sony H9 camera. The museum is located on the campus of Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. The dinosaur room is quite dark, hence a lot of 'noise'. No flash is allowed inside museum for the Tut exhibit where the lighting is a reddish, purple hue from the walls. These are all replicas commissioned by the Egyptian museum in Cairo, the collection is no longer allowed out the country.

Museum of the Rockies

This is a collection of photos taken by Dicksie with her Sony H9 camer ...

Updated: Jul 30, 2007 8:43am PST

Photo journeys on the Gravelly Range, 2007 and 2003 : Most of the photos displayed cover journeys beginning south of Ennis, MT on the Madison River. At Varney Bridge you leave the Madison and start climbing on a fine gravel road to the unforested ridge called Gravelly Range. Here elevations of 8,000 feet are found and finally reach 9,500 feet near Black Butte. Mid-July usually finds the wild mountain flowers at their peak. This 60 mile trip provides a 360 degree unobstructed view of all the nearby mountain ranges and their craggy tops reaching elevations to 11,000 feet.

Photo journeys on the Gravelly Range, 2007 and 2003

Most of the photos displayed cover journeys beginning south of Ennis, ...

Updated: Jul 23, 2007 9:27am PST

Dry Falls of the Columbia : The geological history of the Grand Coulee of Eastern Washington discloses that about 10,000 years ago a series of glacial ice plugs damming a huge lake, near what is now Missoula, MT, periodicaly broke loose and created walls of water 300 feet high cascading over these 400 foot high basalt cliffs making the largest waterfall ever known on earth. Each release continued downstream gouging out huge depressions in the layered basalt of this Grand Coulee Canyon for another 60 miles forming many lakes, some of which are shown, namely Dry Falls, Deep, Perch, Sun Lakes, Blue and Lenore. It has been estimated the flows of water equalled what would be many times the combined flows of all the rivers in the world today. For more precise viewing, suggest you look under Photo Sizes and choose either Large or Original.

Dry Falls of the Columbia

The geological history of the Grand Coulee of Eastern Washington discl ...

Updated: May 24, 2007 7:19pm PST

Palouse Falls State Park, Eastern Washington. : Palouse Falls was created thousands of years ago when the ice plugs near Missoula, MT released huge amounts of water scouring the scablands of eastern Washington. This canyon, gouged out of the basalt, is almost 400 feet deep and the falls has a height of 198 feet.

Palouse Falls State Park, Eastern Washington.

Palouse Falls was created thousands of years ago when the ice plugs ne ...

Updated: May 05, 2007 6:19pm PST

Oregon Coast, D200, Mar 2006 :

Oregon Coast, D200, Mar 2006

Updated: Nov 11, 2006 1:19pm PST

Clearwater & Snake River January 2007 : The low, winter sun creates some harsh shadow and highlight conditions in the deep river canyons of these two major rivers. Also, January does not produce much color contrasts in the hillsides but we were there and did the best we could.

Clearwater & Snake River January 2007

The low, winter sun creates some harsh shadow and highlight conditions ...

Updated: Jan 27, 2007 11:50am PST

Smith Rock State Park : Smith Rock State Park is located a few miles northeast of Redmond, OR. A very popular spot for rock climbers, hikers and campers. The Crooked River Gorge flows through the area and provides some spectacular views from the vertical hillside canyons. To the Southwest the snow capped peaks of the Three Sisters and Broken Top loom in the distance.

Smith Rock State Park

Smith Rock State Park is located a few miles northeast of Redmond, OR. ...

Updated: Jul 18, 2006 1:20pm PST

Coastline Photos : Photos of the Washington and Oregon Coastline

Coastline Photos

Photos of the Washington and Oregon Coastline

Updated: Mar 14, 2008 9:30am PST

Spring On the Snake River : Spring not only brings green hillsides to the Snake, it also brings high water flows almost to flood stage.

Spring On the Snake River

Spring not only brings green hillsides to the Snake, it also brings hi ...

Updated: May 23, 2008 11:11am PST

John Day Country : This is high (5000 ft elevations), somewhat barren plateau cattle country in Eastern Oregon with three deep river canyons, North Fork, Middle Fork and South Fork of the John Day River making up the major drainages. There are numerous settler sites dotting the landscapes with homesteads and barns that still give stark testimony to the broken hopes and dreams of those early farmers and cattlemen.

John Day Country

This is high (5000 ft elevations), somewhat barren plateau cattle coun ...

Updated: Dec 04, 2006 9:26am PST

Grand Coulee Dam Laser Night Show : Nightly from Memorial Day to Labor Day the Laser Night Show is a spectacular production at Grand Coulee Dam. It begins at 10PM and runs for 45 minutes. We chose a remote site to view and capture the show from a spot below and next to the river. Most viewers would chose to view it from the splendid accommodations at the Vistor's Center.

Grand Coulee Dam Laser Night Show

Nightly from Memorial Day to Labor Day the Laser Night Show is a spect ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2006 8:54am PST

Hopkins Ridge Wind Energy Project : Hopkins Ridge Wind Energy Project is located 15 miles NE of Dayton, WA. It consists of 87 wind turbine generators originally. Sence then many more have been added. These photos comprise early construction phases showing the huge towers, hubs and rotor blades being transported to the site and their assembly. The last photos were taken on October 31, 2005 on a misty and rainy day, late in the afternoon. The project has now started producing power and will be completed in the next few months.

Hopkins Ridge Wind Energy Project

Hopkins Ridge Wind Energy Project is located 15 miles NE of Dayton, WA ...

Updated: Nov 02, 2005 3:57pm PST

D200 visits the dams : This gallery is the result of a number of trips to the Columbia River and Snake River viewing the eight hydro electric dams that are located on these major rivers. Some are shown with full spillways that further dramatizes their look and occurs only during spring runoff for a relative short time and some years not at all. Access is now somewhat limited because of 9/11 so one has to be satisfied with views that might not show the best angle.

D200 visits the dams

This gallery is the result of a number of trips to the Columbia River ...

Updated: Mar 14, 2008 8:34am PST

Glacier National Park : Photos in this gallery were made with the then newly released Sony DSC-P1 camera in July, 2001. It was the first attempt at using it and the results are quite satisfying.

Glacier National Park

Photos in this gallery were made with the then newly released Sony DSC ...

Updated: Dec 15, 2005 6:27pm PST

Lewis & Clark Photos :

Lewis & Clark Photos

Updated: Aug 25, 2008 5:04pm PST

Mt. St. Helens Photos : Mt. St. Helens Photos

Mt. St. Helens Photos

Mt. St. Helens Photos

Updated: Nov 10, 2005 6:13pm PST

Infrared Photos :

Infrared Photos

Updated: Jul 23, 2005 8:07am PST

Mountain Flowers and Domestic :

Mountain Flowers and Domestic

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 11:30am PST

Landscapes, Clouds and Sunsets :

Landscapes, Clouds and Sunsets

Updated: Jan 09, 2009 10:59am PST

Jasper-Banff National Park :

Jasper-Banff National Park

Updated: Aug 21, 2005 9:21am PST

Museum of Flight :

Museum of Flight

Updated: Dec 04, 2004 10:05am PST

Nature Oddities :

Nature Oddities

Updated: Jan 19, 2005 8:14pm PST

Around Walla Walla : Views around walla Walla, fall colors, winter scenes, etc.

Around Walla Walla

Views around walla Walla, fall colors, winter scenes, etc.

Updated: Oct 23, 2009 2:19pm PST

Salmon & Steelhead Flies : The salmon flies are part of my collection that were tied by famous tiers, such as Hardy's and Farlow's in England, some 100 years ago. The steelhead flies were tied by me and are only a few of a large collection, but they are my favorites and have produced some record size steelhead. The long hackles of the Spey style pulse and 'breathe' as it sifts through the surface film on the river with decided animation and usually produces a visible take. I greatly prefer the Alec Jackson Spey Style hook because once taken, it is very secure. Also, when fished, the barb is always turned down so the fish can be released easily and without harm. All of the patterns have been fished with delight but the flies with the barb still upright are some that have yet to see the water.

Salmon & Steelhead Flies

The salmon flies are part of my collection that were tied by famous ti ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2005 3:29pm PST

Walla Walla Historic Homes :

Walla Walla Historic Homes

Updated: Nov 06, 2004 4:23pm PST

Featured Galleries

Family Photos : A few photos of family, some fly fishing photos, some early flying photos and of a Flying Fortress, B-17 that visited Walla Walla. It was one like this only in camoflage colors that I flew in WW War II in 1943. We were the 8th Air Force, Third Air Division, 95th Heavy Bomb Group stationed in Horham, East Sussex, England

Family Photos

A few photos of family, some fly fishing photos, some early flying pho ...

Updated: Aug 01, 2009 8:37am PST

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