Balsamroot meadow, Columbia River Gorge

From the Tom McCall Preserve, near The Dalles, OR. A chilly morning,

respectable breeze, and birdsong everywhere.

Lovely shot, John. I like what you have done with the contrast and saturation.

Wonderful image of a beautiful place. I tried, but Dog Mountain was too much for my legs so early in the season. Next year. I believe this is looking west, correct?

A western view it is indeed, Stephen. It's not Dog Mountain, though, but a pretty easy trail going north from the parking lot of the McCall preserve. I think it took me and my friend about 20 minutes and maybe 200' of uphill to get here. We were staying for a few days in Portland for a conference, and decided to drive up the gorge during the morning of a particularly dull keynote address. Made it back to Portland in time for the first technical session at 9:30 :-)

John, that's my definition of a perfect conference. Well done!