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A tour of Oregon (lots of pics in reply) · 06:07 PM

My wife is back east, visiting family. So, I decided to take 5 days, the dogs, the camper van and go on a tour of remote places of Oregon that I've never seen before. I've only lived here since I was 3, so it was about time!

All snapped with the K10D and various lenses. You can see the full gallery here, along with exif data... Hamid Shibata Bennett's photos- powered by SmugMug

These are all jpegs, straight from the camera... no post-processing...

hamidlmt · 05-15-2008, 06:08 PM

Fort Rock...

My favorite camp site... no one there but me and the pups

Sofie with her other ear sticking up

Sumpter, Oregon...

Inside the Sumpter Dredge...

Granite, Oregon

hamidlmt · 05-15-2008, 06:10 PM

The hills around John Day

John Day River

Seen better days

John Day Fossils Beds

Tuckered out pups, after a hike

The drive into the Cove Palisades

The road towards home...

Fritz · 05-15-2008, 06:24 PM

It looks like you and the pups had a fun trip, and got some nice shots. You went to some really remote spots thats for sure.

It is beautiful country. My wifes folks have a place near Lake Billy Chinook that we spend a lot of time at, so I am familiar with were you were traveling and I love spending time out there. Thanks for sharing the trip.

jmc7104 · 05-15-2008, 06:49 PM

Great photo's and thanks for sharing a wonderful trip with photo's.

roentarre · 05-15-2008, 11:00 PM

You have posted many beautiful country images. The hills look so majestic and your dogs really add life to the series of shots.

cupic · 05-16-2008, 12:52 AM

Spectacular scenes and that Barn is amazing old yet strong

cheers

hamidlmt · 05-16-2008, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by Fritz

It looks like you and the pups had a fun trip, and got some nice shots. You went to some really remote spots thats for sure.

It is beautiful country. My wifes folks have a place near Lake Billy Chinook that we spend a lot of time at, so I am familiar with were you were traveling and I love spending time out there. Thanks for sharing the trip.

It really was a fun trip! Haven't done this in years... and, then it was just me and a tent.

I believe Cove Palisades is on Lake Billy Chinook... such a gorgeous drive in!

Originally posted by jmc7104

Great photo's and thanks for sharing a wonderful trip with photo's.

Thanks! I had such a grand time!

Originally posted by roentarre

You have posted many beautiful country images. The hills look so majestic and your dogs really add life to the series of shots.

I wish I could have caught more of the country... just no place safe to stop for some amazing views... just had to soak it in and enjoy the ride.

Originally posted by cupic

Spectacular scenes and that Barn is amazing old yet strong

cheers

That old barn was in the middle of nowhere, by the roadside... nothing else around, except for the broken down fence surrounding it.

Jester_rm · 05-16-2008, 10:44 AM

You've been running around my backyard!

Except for Fort Rock, haven't been out that way yet.

Cove Palisades State Park is definitely on Lake Billy Chinook, if you go past the dam on the north you're on Lake Simtustus.

Nice pics!

hamidlmt · 05-16-2008, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by Jester_rm

You've been running around my backyard!

Except for Fort Rock, haven't been out that way yet.

Cove Palisades State Park is definitely on Lake Billy Chinook, if you go past the dam on the north you're on Lake Simtustus.

Nice pics!

I used to get out that way often, but had never been to these places. I had an uncle that lived in Redmond for years. We'd meet him there and then head out to go fishing... Diamond Lake, East Lake, Chickahominy Reservoir...

I saw some signs to Simtustus... I'll check it out one day.

cardinal43 · 05-16-2008, 05:56 PM

Great shots, and it looks like a good time was had by all. Those pups are just too cool!!!

willis · 05-16-2008, 06:55 PM

The photo that you titled "Seen better days" is to me simply spectacular. A very beautiful photo that captures old beauty. Great job.

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05-15-2008, 06:08 PM	#2
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217 Original Poster	Fort Rock... My favorite camp site... no one there but me and the pups Sofie with her other ear sticking up Sumpter, Oregon... Inside the Sumpter Dredge... Granite, Oregon

05-15-2008, 06:10 PM	#3
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217 Original Poster	The hills around John Day John Day River Seen better days John Day Fossils Beds Tuckered out pups, after a hike The drive into the Cove Palisades The road towards home...

05-15-2008, 06:24 PM	#4
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	It looks like you and the pups had a fun trip, and got some nice shots. You went to some really remote spots thats for sure. It is beautiful country. My wifes folks have a place near Lake Billy Chinook that we spend a lot of time at, so I am familiar with were you were traveling and I love spending time out there. Thanks for sharing the trip.

05-15-2008, 06:49 PM	#5
jmc7104 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Photos: Gallery Posts: 436	Great photo's and thanks for sharing a wonderful trip with photo's.

05-15-2008, 11:00 PM	#6
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	You have posted many beautiful country images. The hills look so majestic and your dogs really add life to the series of shots.

05-16-2008, 12:52 AM	#7
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Spectacular scenes and that Barn is amazing old yet strong cheers

05-16-2008, 08:25 AM	#8
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fritz It looks like you and the pups had a fun trip, and got some nice shots. You went to some really remote spots thats for sure. It is beautiful country. My wifes folks have a place near Lake Billy Chinook that we spend a lot of time at, so I am familiar with were you were traveling and I love spending time out there. Thanks for sharing the trip. It really was a fun trip! Haven't done this in years... and, then it was just me and a tent. I believe Cove Palisades is on Lake Billy Chinook... such a gorgeous drive in! Originally posted by jmc7104 Great photo's and thanks for sharing a wonderful trip with photo's. Thanks! I had such a grand time! Originally posted by roentarre You have posted many beautiful country images. The hills look so majestic and your dogs really add life to the series of shots. I wish I could have caught more of the country... just no place safe to stop for some amazing views... just had to soak it in and enjoy the ride. Originally posted by cupic Spectacular scenes and that Barn is amazing old yet strong cheers That old barn was in the middle of nowhere, by the roadside... nothing else around, except for the broken down fence surrounding it.

05-16-2008, 10:44 AM	#9
Jester_rm Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 228	You've been running around my backyard! Except for Fort Rock, haven't been out that way yet. Cove Palisades State Park is definitely on Lake Billy Chinook, if you go past the dam on the north you're on Lake Simtustus. Nice pics!

05-16-2008, 11:21 AM	#10
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jester_rm You've been running around my backyard! Except for Fort Rock, haven't been out that way yet. Cove Palisades State Park is definitely on Lake Billy Chinook, if you go past the dam on the north you're on Lake Simtustus. Nice pics! I used to get out that way often, but had never been to these places. I had an uncle that lived in Redmond for years. We'd meet him there and then head out to go fishing... Diamond Lake, East Lake, Chickahominy Reservoir... I saw some signs to Simtustus... I'll check it out one day.

05-16-2008, 05:56 PM	#11
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Great shots, and it looks like a good time was had by all. Those pups are just too cool!!!

05-16-2008, 06:55 PM	#12
willis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Va Posts: 37	The photo that you titled "Seen better days" is to me simply spectacular. A very beautiful photo that captures old beauty. Great job.

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