As I work through the photos I took in the Portland area, I keep returning to the shots along the river's edge of Sauvie Island. As my long time readers know, I'm a sucker for photos with water in them. Add in a gorgeous reflection... well, the hooks are in.

I think another reason I keep going back to this album in my photo collection is because it was such a pleasant surprise. My new buddy Hudson Henry suggested I make a visit before leaving and it's a gem of a place. I only explored the western edge of the island. I will need to venture further inland on a future trip.

Technical details:

• Nikon D7000 w/ Nikkor 18-200mm lens
• 55mm, f/8 for 1/15s, ISO 100
• Processed in Aperture and Perfect Effects 9