Day 51

Today I went to Rooster Rock State Park on the Columbia River for a photo shoot and to learn more about the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation's hearing protection program. It was really cold, but at least the wind wasn't howling through the gorge for a change. Rooster Rock is famous for having Oregon's only "clothing optional" beach, but, unless someone wanted to freeze to death, today was definitely a "clothing required" kind of day.


No one was enjoying the park today, except one man in a car way at the end of the furthest parking lot. No, I didn't take his picture.

So, I discovered today just what separates professional photographers from amateurs. To get a shot, a professional is willing to lay down on the ground in 35-degree weather while a park ranger blows wet leaves in his face. The amateur huddles in the gazebo, shooting quickly so she can get her hands back in her pockets.