A Gallery: Delights & Splendors of Cascadia

[yukonnights]

This is the Transfiguration of Our Lord Orthodox Church in Ninilchik AK. The Russian fur traders were the first foreigners to explore/settle in what is now Alaska and coastal British Columbia. Thus, these churches are not unusual and many of the indigenous peoples are Orthodox. This one was first established in 1846 but this structure was built around 1901 (according to my research online). It is still active and serves the local community which lies on the east side of Cook Inlet.

 

[yukonnights]

The graveyard is all around the church itself. Quite beautiful and haunting at the same time. Wonder how many loved ones rest here? [ I thought it might be interesting to add; The burials in these remote villages are far more intimate than the ones most imagine with a funeral homes, etc. Often the coffin and the preparation of the body are done by friends and family. I think the simplicity of the two and three bar crosses in the picture reflect this final act of love.]

I named this one: A Time For Every Season

 

[yukonnights]

And for those still living and attending the church, the accommodations of modern society And yes, this is the only bathroom for the church. {I needed to do this one in monochrome as it was a bit too bland }

 

[yukonnights]

And one more of winter in the Portage/Cook Inlet area of Alaska. This one of a little bird one would have thought should have flown south...

 

[yukonnights]

The last one for tonight is from our recent bout of ice here in Oregon's Willamette Vallley. {this one would have been better served with a different lens...but I was in my PJ's and it was too cold to get fussy }

 

[TomBoner]

https://68.media.tumblr.com/fdd807dd3a402e4f40d60ab6a7fd9a35/tumblr_ofgltoUkMf1stcxwoo1_500.jpg

 

[yukonnights]

Tom, this road looks so familiar...a wonderful representation of the many such back-country roads in Cascadia. Makes me wish this wet winter weather would let up (But I don't complain with real truth in those words...the rain is what brings forth the canopy of beauty.)

 

[Shankara20]

Tom, this road looks so familiar...a wonderful representation of the many such back-country roads in Cascadia. Makes me wish this wet winter weather would let up (But I don't complain with real truth in those words...the rain is what brings forth the canopy of beauty.)

Sorta reminds me of the old road along the Columbia River.... north side???

 

[yukonnights]

Sorta reminds me of the old road along the Columbia River.... north side???

Not sure of the year of the north side road you referenced (the one I've been down on that side is a newer two lane marked hwy). But, I haven't lived down in this southern Cascadia area very many years. I actually thought it resembled the old historic south side road, but it is too narrow. The bridge railings look from that era though...maybe someone will know. It is very pretty though and representative of the scenery.

 

[Shankara20]

Not sure of the year of the north side road you referenced (the one I've been down on that side is a newer two lane marked hwy). But, I haven't lived down in this southern Cascadia area very many years. I actually thought it resembled the old historic south side road, but it is too narrow. The bridge railings look from that era though...maybe someone will know. It is very pretty though and representative of the scenery.

I took this on the south side in 2012 during one of my visits...

https://68.media.tumblr.com/aee4aaf92bcb61173dfffd21e67eb8fb/tumblr_okxcieyTqz1u7qdbxo1_540.jpg


I have no the age of the road, but the railing in the right bottom of the photo looks similar.

Love that place...

 

[cfuhrer]

Sorta reminds me of the old road along the Columbia River.... north side???

South side. Looks like the stretch between Bridal Veil and Multanoma. But there are many such bridges on that stretch.

The give away is the moss. The north side of The Gorge is full sun almost the whole way.

 

[yukonnights]

I took this on the south side in 2012 during one of my visits...

https://68.media.tumblr.com/aee4aaf92bcb61173dfffd21e67eb8fb/tumblr_okxcieyTqz1u7qdbxo1_540.jpg


I have no the age of the road, but the railing in the right bottom of the photo looks similar.



Love that place...

I was going with your first suggestion of the 'North side' in Washington when I thought it was wider.

But, I've been down that south road many times too, including in 2012, and I would have sworn it was a wider road too !

Cool picture, by the way

EDIT: I compared the railings of your pic and Tom's. Notice the arched supports in yours and the vertical supports in Tom's. As I recall, all of the bridges on that old south road are arched?

South side. Looks like the stretch between Bridal Veil and Multanoma. But there are many such bridges on that stretch.

The give away is the moss. The north side of The Gorge is full sun almost the whole way.

Thank you for solving the mystery...I would have sworn the south road was wider too. (Note to self: Pay closer attention when driving small winding mountain roads)

EDIT: What do you think about the arched/vertical supports ? I haven't been over the road enough to be positive about all of the bridge railings having arched supports.

 

[Shankara20]

South side. Looks like the stretch between Bridal Veil and Multanoma. But there are many such bridges on that stretch.

The give away is the moss. The north side of The Gorge is full sun almost the whole way.

Good point, thanks...

 

[TomBoner]

https://68.media.tumblr.com/1a6a6d80b173e3fe73d8fea32924e835/tumblr_ojzhsdYPIj1vtffy0o1_500.jpg

 

[TomBoner]

https://68.media.tumblr.com/8876517e3c3be76152c4205768835d5f/tumblr_oditg0Wkcu1ukes50o1_500.jpg

 

[yukonnights]

https://68.media.tumblr.com/8876517e3c3be76152c4205768835d5f/tumblr_oditg0Wkcu1ukes50o1_500.jpg

That looks like Tom's red flowered head scarf up near the summit...good job Tom!

 

[TomBoner]

^^^

https://68.media.tumblr.com/bb19c07ebe9030a1f9b3e1e8366d73b9/tumblr_oeafy1VxbS1riyqr7o1_500.jpg

pacific rim national park, tofino, bc

 

[cascadiabound]

https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F5%2F4089%2F5175242430_e06e686f2f_b.jpg&f=1

Tofino BC ~ sunset

 

[TomBoner]

https://68.media.tumblr.com/ec60c550f169a90880a4947bfd7d627a/tumblr_oignmil4xn1rnqolfo2_500.png

Mt. Baker

 

[cascadiabound]

Morning Tom. ^^^^ that is the most beautiful pic of Baker I have ever seen.

 

[TomBoner]

Morning Tom. ^^^^ that is the most beautiful pic of Baker I have ever seen.

It is rather stunning. Not sure if it's an edited pic or a painting, but it's beautiful nonetheless.

 

[cascadiabound]

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/53ea8cbae4b0ba68f27df6fa/57d589496a49635bed51a3b5/57d58ab8f5e23138572fe288/1473612663620/Chelan%2BStartrails.jpg?format=1000w

Chelan, WA

 

[cascadiabound]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/01/fa/82/01fa8285a978d3366e3277320f01a45f.jpg

Multnomah Falls, OR

 

[Shankara20]

http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s602/cascadiabnd/IMG_20170209_073821_zpswzl8r42c.jpg

Multnomah Falls, OR

OH WOW. Must visit there in the winter...

 

[yukonnights]

Morning Tom. ^^^^ that is the most beautiful pic of Baker I have ever seen.

It is rather stunning. Not sure if it's an edited pic or a painting, but it's beautiful nonetheless.

Totally agree with cascadia about the beauty of this one. I'm guessing it is a "posterized edit" of a photo...wish I had it hanging on a wall ! Thanks for finding and sharing it.