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Sunrise on the road from Cedar City to Bryce Canyon. A very cold (-15 °C) morning in Utah, USA, April 2003.
The moon on the road from Cedar City to Bryce Canyon.
Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA, April 2003.
Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA, April 2003.
Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA, April 2003.
Balanced rock and the Manti-La Sal Mountains, Arches National Park, Utah, USA, April 2003.
Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, Utah, USA, April 2003.
Landscape Arch, Arches National Park, Utah, USA, April 2003.
Navajo Arch, Arches National Park, Utah, USA, April 2003.
Double-O Arch, Arches National Park, Utah, USA, April 2003.



Near Twin Falls, on the I84 eastbound, Idaho, April 2003



Cannon Beach, OR, April 2001. 
(360° Full panoramic view)
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The Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, OR, August 2001
The Oregon Coast, August 2001
Seaside, OR, April 2001
Birds at Seaside, OR, April 2001
Ecola State Park, August 2001
Ecola State Park, looking north at Indian Beach, August 2001
Ecola State Park, looking south, August 2001
Ecola State Park, looking at the Pacific, August 2001
Sunset at Short Sands, OR, August 2001
Sunset at Short Sands, OR, August 2001
The Bridge over the Columbia river at Astoria, OR, April 2001. (approx. 180° view)

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In Depoe Bay's Harbor, waiting for our boat, March 2001 
Looking for grey whales, Depoe Bay, OR, March 2001
We were lucky enough to spot this grey whale, Depoe Bay, March 2001
Another shot, grey whale, Depoe Bay, March 2001
A last look at the whale, Depoe Bay, March 2001
The bridge at Newport, OR, July 2001
Sunset at South beach, Newport, July 2001. South Beach is our first stop on a round-trip down the Oregon coast to California, Mt Shasta and back to Crater lake and Oregon.
                 Southern Oregon's Coast, near Brookings, July 2001 

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Near Coos Bay, July 2001. On our way to California.
Haceta head, OR

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Haceta head, OR
Haceta head, OR
Portland by night. Looking towards Mt Hood. The Rose Garden Arena is on the left, downtown on the right. April 2001 (approx. 150° view)

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Portland a little earlier the same day. April 2001 
(approx. 100° view)
Third Street, Portland, OR, March 2001
Portland, OR, March 2001
The Fremont Bridge, Portland, OR, April 2001
The Portland's Rose Festival on waterfront
On Fremont Bridge, driving home, Portland, OR.
The north bank, Portland, OR
Downtown Portland from the north bank, Portland, OR

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The Portland's Rose Festival on waterfront
The "Portland Bite", early afternoon friday 17th on waterfront, Portland, OR, August 2001
Terry Robb at the "Portland Bite", sunday 19th on waterfront, Portland, OR, August 2001. Usually you can see him at the Candlelight in Portland.
Downtown Portland, July 2001
At Portland's Rose Garden
At Portland's Rose Garden
Cup & Saucer on SE Hawthorne, to start the day with a good breakfast.
The Crystal Ballroom on Burnside. R.L. Burnside recorded on of his LPs there.
Jazz de Opus, no cover, music everyday.
Jimmy Mak's on NW Everett. Stephanie Schneiderman plays there every now and then.
The Ohm. Dahlia every Tuesday.
Jake's famous Crawfish.
The Freightliner Headquaters in Portland, OR. My (former) working place, Corp 1.
The view from my appartment in Sunset Summit ,SW Portland, OR. I lived there for approx. 3 month before moving to SE Morrison.
Steel Bridge, Portland, OR
Burnside Bridge, Portland, OR
Morrison Bridge, Portland, OR
Hawthorne Bridge, Portland, OR
Mt. Hood from Larch Mtn., July 2001
Mt. Hood from Larch Mtn., August 2001
On Highway 26, in the Warm Spring Indian Reservation, Mt Hood, May 2001
Sunset view of Mt Hood from across the Columbia Gorge near Hood River, OR, April 2001
Sunset in the Columbia Gorge near Hood River, OR, April 2001
The Columbia Gorge near Wishram, WA (east of the Dalles), May 2001

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Sunset at Larch Mountain, OR, August 2001
Sunset at Larch Mountain, looking north at Washington, OR, August 2001
Crown point and the Columbia Gorge, OR, August 2001
 The Columbia Gorge at Crown point, OR, August 2001
The Cascades near Madras, Central Oregon, April 2001
The Sisters. Picture taken from Pine Mountain, Central Oregon, June 2001
Mt Jefferson, OR
At Devil's lake, one of the Cascade lakes, OR, July 2001
The polar star (the one that does not move in the middle, approx. 1 hour exposure) at Devil's lake, OR, July 2001
At a gas station on highway ##, OR, July 2001
Wildflowers
On our way to the Malheur Lake, following highway 20 from Bend to Burns, Central Oregon, June 2001
The Big Obsidian Lava Flow with the Cascades in the background, Newberry Volcanic National Monument, OR, May 2001. Obsidian is a dark mineral that is a variety of glass.
A lava pattern (the picture shows an area a few inches wide) at the Big Obsidian Lava Flow, Newberry Volcanic National Monument, OR, May 2001
East lake at Newberry Volcanic National Monument, OR, May 2001. At this time of the year the place was nearly empty. Weather conditions were a lot better then in Portland confirming that going east of the Cascade is a almost certain way to find blue skies. 
Smith Rock State Park, OR in the Morning. May 2001 (approx. 240° view)

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At Smith Rock State Park there are rock climbers from all over the world. It has the reputation to be one of the best places worldwide, but that not my kind of thing so I just walked trough it. That alone is worth the visit, OR,  May 2001
At Smith Rock State Park, OR, looking downstream. We got a little off path here. Looking for the Burma road we missed a turn and ended up in the middle of the Crooked river, May 2001
At Smith Rock State Park, OR, looking upstream. 
May 2001
Back on track. Flowers and the Three Sisters, Smith Rock State Park, OR, May 2001
Camping at Smith Rock State Park, OR, April 2001
The Cascades near Madras, Central Oregon, April 2001
Near Antelope, OR. April 2001 
(360° Full panoramic view)
John Day Fossil Beds, Clarno Unit, OR, April 2001
Central Oregon, June 2001
The sunset in Central Oregon is usually a great moment, March 2001
Central Oregon, looking for "Thundereggs" with my 85 Plymouth Caravelle, June 2001. 
The sign on the left reads "Don't give up".
Northbound on Highway 97, the high lava plains, OR, May 2001
Fort Rock, OR, August 2001
Abert rim, OR
A chipmunk (?), at Newberry National Monument, OR, May 2001
The Sisters and Mt Bachelor from Pine Mountain some 60 miles away, OR, June 2001. On the summit of Pine mountain there is an astronomical observatory (Link to it's website) and a few campsite. Volunteers let you look through the telescopes pointing at various stars and supernovae. It is definitely a good idea to stop here on a trip from Portland to eastern Oregon .
Suddenly the John Day river heads north trough a canyon marking the entrance in the John Day Fossil Beds area, OR, June 2001. We are coming back from eastern Oregon and are on our way back to Portland.
At the John Day Fossil Beds (Sheep Rock unit) visitor center, OR, June 2001
A general view of the Blue Basin at the John Day Fossil Beds, OR, June 2001
At the John Day Fossil Beds, OR, June 2001
An insect (?) at the Blue Basin, John Day Fossil Beds, OR, June 2001
Along the Hwy 19 and the John Day river, near Spray, OR, June 2001
At the Klamath Falls Wildlife Refuge, OR, July 2001
At the Klamath Falls Wildlife Refuge, OR, July 2001
Just to show you that these big birds do fly, OR, July 2001
At the Klamath Falls Wildlife Refuge, OR, July 2001
At the Klamath Falls Wildlife Refuge, OR, July 2001
At the Klamath Falls Wildlife Refuge, OR, July 2001
We drove through the refuge just before sunset. It is a good moment, the light was incredible. OR, July 2001
If you are wondering why the birds choose this place to make a stop, just look at our car after a drive through the refuge...OR, July 2001
Crater Lake and Mt Thielsen, OR, July 2001
Crater Lake and Mt Thielsen as seen from Mount Scott, OR, July 2001

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Wizard Island at Crater Lake National Park, OR, July 2001
Crater Lake, OR, July 2001

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Wizard Island at Crater Lake National Park, OR, July 2001
Crater Lake is VERY blue, OR July 2001
A small boat tours Crater Lake, OR, July 2001 
The Phantom Ship on Crater lake, OR, July 2001
A white-barked pine (I think, dead, I think), at the Crater Lake rim, OR, July 2001.
The pinnacles, Crater Lake National Park, Or, July 2001
That's me at Crater Lake ! OR, July 2001
  Harney Lake, OR, June 2001 
Malheur Lake and flocks of birds, near the visitor center, OR, June 2001 
Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge, OR, June 2001 
Thunder and lightning in the Donner und Blitzen valley, OR, June 2001
   Bird at the Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge, June 2001 
This bird seems to have build his nest in the tall weed, Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge, June 2001
Another picture of these yellow birds, Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge, OR, June 2001
This one has red feathers (I'll try to find out the names when I have time), Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge, OR, June 2001
Obviously this specie is specialized for water, Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge, OR, June 2001
Another picture of birds, Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge, OR, June 2001
Birds are coming and going at the Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge, OR, June 2001
Another picture of birds, Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge, OR, June 2001
Another picture of ... well that's not a bird, Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge, OR, June 2001
Road are rare in eastern Oregon, when you see one take a picture of it. This one leads to Frenchglen, June 2001. The plan was to drive to Frenchglen and to camp there, but on Memorial Day everything was packed.
Light and shadow, the Donner und Blitzen Valley from Steens Mountain, OR June 2001. Bad weather and crowded campgrounds prevented us from overnighting on Steens mountain. We went to the Diamond Craters instead.
The Diamond Craters area. On the picture Steens Mountain in the distance, a "crater" (a volcanic formation) on the left, and on the middle of the picture the small tree marks our campsite (if you look carefully you can spot a blue dot: the car), OR, June 2001
The Diamond Craters campsite at dawn. A very nice place if you don't mind mosquitos and howling coyotes, OR June 2001
The Diamond Craters at dawn, OR June 2001
Eastern Oregon, somewhere between the Diamond Craters and Crane, OR, June 2001
Leaving the Burns-Malheur area, driving north towards the Strawberry Mountains, OR, June 2001. The mirages are caused by the variation of the refraction index of air with temperature. As a light beam approaches the (hot) ground it is "curved" by this varition of the air properties. The observer "sees" the sky on the ground when a curved light beam from the sky seems to originate from the ground. Additionnal turbulence creates a shimmering effect that makes it look like water...The limitation of the light beam "bending" limits the mirage to a far distance.
The best part of the day. Wolfgang cooking our lunch. Leaving the Burns-Malheur area, driving north towards the Strawberry Mountains, OR, June 2001
Particle tracing. Camping in the Strawberry Mountains Wilderness, OR, June 2001
Having reached the upper John Day valley, with the Strawberry mountains in the distance. A really nice place, especially after a few day in the desert, OR, June 2001
The city of John Day, OR, June 2001. From now on the trip continues in central Oregon.



Seattle, WA,  March 2001 
Close-up view at Seattle's skyline, March 2001
Downtown Seattle, WA, March 2001
11:37am at the Public Market, Seattle, WA, March 2001
A sea gull at Seattle, WA, March 2001
View from the Coldwater Ridge at the Mt St Helens Volcanic National Monument. The crater is about to disappear behind the clouds. March 2001 
(approx. 180° view)

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View from the Coldwater Ridge at the Mt St Helens Volcanic National Monument, March 2001. On the Left the Visitor Center. 

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A closer look at the crater, Mt St Helens Volcanic  National Monument, Coldwater Ridge, OR, March 2001
Mount St Helens and Windy Ridge, August 2001 
(approx. 270° view)

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In the Ape Cave (a lava tube), south of Mt. St Helens, WA, August 2001
Looking North at Mount Adams, WA, August 2001
Looking North at Mount Adams, WA, August 2001
Wildflowers and Mount Adams, WA, August 2001
Meadow on the foothills of Mt. Adams, WA, August 2001
A last look at Mt Adams, WA, August 2001
A familiar sight in spring throughout the Northwest, Mt Rainier National Park, April 2001
Highway 97, near Yakima, WA. (approx. 180° view)
That's me on Highway 97, WA, April 2001
Highway 97, near Goldendale, WA. You can see the Columbia Gorge in the Distance, April 2001
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The Columbia Gorge near Wishram, WA (east of the Dalles), May 2001
Mt Rainier from Paradise, WA, April 2001
A waterfall in the Mt Rainier National Park, WA, April 2001
Cloud capped mountains at the Mt Rainier National Park, WA
Cloud capped mountains at the Mt Rainier National Park, WA
Mt Olympus as seen from Hurricane Ridge, WA, September 2001
Wildlife near Elwha, Olympic National Park, WA, April 2001
Wildlife and moss covered trees near Elwha, Olympic National Park, WA, April 2001
Evening View of Crescent Lake, Olympic National Park, WA, April 2001
Along the Hoh River, Olympic National Park, WA, April 2001
Along the Hoh River, Olympic National Park, WA, April 2001
Along the Hoh River, Olympic National Park, WA, April 2001
Along the Hoh River, Olympic National Park, WA, April 2001
Cape Flattery, Olympic peninsula, WA, April 2001
On the ferry boat to Port Angeles, WA, April 2001
A de Havilland Turbine Otter of Kenmore Air. On the ferry boat to Port Angeles, WA, April 2001
Hiking on Hurricane Ridge, bound for the Elwha valley. A warning sign? Olympic National Park, WA, April 2001
Bound for the Elwha valley. A not so travelled path. Olympic National Park, WA, April 2001
Bound for the Elwha valley. Having left the snow behind. Olympic National Park, WA, April 2001
Road on Orca Island, WA, March 2001 
Orca Island, WA, March 2001 

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Sailboat in the San Juan Archipelago, WA, March 2001
Ferryboat in the San Juan Archipelago, WA, March 2001
Sea Gull. Onboard the Ferry to orca island, Wa, March 2001
Mt. Shuksan reflecting into a pond at Artist Point, Washington, September 2004
Mt. Baker from Artist Point, Washington, September 2004
Marmot near Sunrise, Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, September 2004
Cricket near Sunrise, Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, September 2004
The First Burrough near Sunshine, Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, September 2004
Close-up view of Winthop Glacier, Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, September 2004
Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, September 2004

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Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, September 2004

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    Pyramid Lake , NV 
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 Pyramid Lake , NV
Road in Nevada are just as straight as in the rest of the west, NV
Hot air balloon, near Gadnerville, NV
Sometimes you make a wrong turn and you find a good place to make pictures. The Sierra Nevada, near Gardnerville, NV
The Sierra Nevada, near Gardnerville, NV
The Sierra Nevada, near Gardnerville, NV
The Sierra Nevada, near Gardnerville, NV



Lassen Volcanic National Monument, Northern California, September 2001
While travelling from Mt Shasta to Klamath Falls, Northern California, July 2001
Mt Shasta, north-east view, CA, July 2001
Mt Shasta, east view, CA, July 2001
The moon and Mt Shasta, CA, July 2001
A big truck and Mt Shasta, McCloud, CA, July 2001
After the drove down the oregon coast to California, we overnighted (see below) near Weaverville, and finally arrived near Mt Shasta. Here the Shasta dam and the Shasta lake. We then countinued towards Klamath falls (see above). Somehow the chronology is upside down. CA, July 2001
Shasta Lake, CA, July 2001
In California, some are still looking for gold (I guess) in the rivers, July 2001
 The coast north of Eureka, CA, July 2001
 Camping in California, while some take pictures of themselves, other are (supposed to be) gathering firewood...that's teamwork. We do look like a happy and united team, don't we?
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA
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Bay Bridge, San Francisco, CA
The fishing pier, San Francisco, CA
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The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
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The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
Sea gull at San Francisco, CA
Fort Point, San Francisco, CA
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In the morning at the Golden Gate Vista Point, San Francisco, CA
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The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
On the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
On the Golden Gate Bridge, view of San Francisco's bay, CA
San Francisco's skyline from the Golden Gate bridge, CA
Alcatraz, San Francisco, CA
Alcatraz, San Francisco, CA
Sutter St. in the morning, San Francisco, CA
Cable car, San Francisco, CA
Cable car, San Francisco, CA
Fire truck in San Francisco, CA
Transamerica tower in downtown San Francisco, CA
Transamerica tower and downtown San Francisco, CA
Transamerica tower and downtown San Francisco from Russian hill, CA
Vallejo street, San Francisco, CA. An electrical nightmare.
There is a desperate need for qualified architects in San Francisco, CA
The Capitol, Sacramento, CA

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Trains at Sacramento's Railroad museum, CA
Bridal Veil Falls and El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, CA
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Flowers on the road to the Sonora pass, CA
Short before the Sonora Pass, eastbound, CA
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Heading for Nevada passed Sonora Pass, CA
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Heading for Nevada passed Sonora Pass, CA



Vancouver, B.C.,  April 2001
Looking south at Vancouver, B.C.,  April 2001
Looking south at Vancouver a little later, B.C.,  April 2001
The Lion's Gate bridge at Vancouver, B.C., April 2001
Arriving on Vancouver Island at Nainamo, B.C., April 2001
On Vancouver Island, the Pacific Rim National Park (Canada), with a foggy lens, April 2001
A flower found on Vancouver Island (Canada), April 2001
The de Havilland Beaver, the best plane on water. Tofino, Vancouver Island, B.C.,  April 2001
The coast guard at Tofino, Vancouver Island, B.C.,  April 2001
Port Alberni, Vancouver Island (Canada), April 2001
Some of the best donuts of the northwest can be found in Port Alberni (Canada)
Onboard the Coho ferry, leaving Victoria (Canada) for Port Angeles (USA), April 2001 
Wolfgang H. and me at Ecola State Park, at the end of our internship, OR, August 2001
Wolfgang H. at Pine Mountain, OR, June 2001. With Mount Hood in the Distance, we are on our way to eastern Oregon.
The best part of the day. Wolfgang cooking our lunch. Leaving the Burns-Malheur area, driving north towards the Strawberry Mountains, OR, June 2001
Felix L. at Smith Rock State Park, OR, May 2001
Wolfgang H., Sebastian W. and me camping in California, while some take pictures of themselves, other are (supposed to be) gathering firewood...that's teamwork. We do look like a happy and united team, don't  we?
Markus S. and me near Larch Mountain going to Multnomah Falls, OR, August 2001
Andreas P. and me at Waldo Lake. After a hike to Maiden Peak, OR
That's me on Morrison Bridge with the "Portland Bite" on Waterfront. It's Sunday and the crowd is listening to Michelle Branch (if I remember right). Note the blue sticker proving that it is actually my second visit for the day (Note also the Waterfront Blues Festival T-Shirt). August 2001
That's me at.... San Francisco.
That's me at Crater Lake ! OR, July 2001
My (am Sebastian W.'s) 85' Plymouth Caravelle
The Ford Escort I drove through California, Nevada and Oregon. Good engine and gearbox, terrible seats...
The black Dodge Neon we drove to Vancouver and Olympic National Park. Good car (especially chassis) except for the gearbox.
The world famous purple Neon. Don't blame me, I am not driving.
A special thank to the Gill brothers in Ukiah, OR

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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