The TRADITIONAL sunday picture show!!!!

I'm a little late to the show, as I was on a 'day hike' while visiting Mom in Oregon and just returned. Here are a few photos I hope you enjoy!

View from North Central Oregon looking NW to Mount Hood:


After a long drive from Puget sound, we arrived. She lives near a place called Smith Rock (in the background).


Me and my bud, Jake, standing on the edge of the Crooked River; I didn't dare get closer.


The scenery is nothing short of incredible!


The Crooked River runs through the area and is below in a deep cut.


There it is, waaay down there!


You can understand why I didn't want to get closer to the edge, right?
 
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Great stuff Barry! Beautiful and thanks for sharing - looks like you got close enough to that edge. :D

Jake is a "looker" too! ;)

You think all of the broken up rock in the foreground in this picture was caused by earthquakes or maybe just erosion? :eek:

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Thanks guys! Primble, the broken rock in the foreground is the top of the cliff face that drops to the river. The distance between the foreground and background is about a half mile or more. The fissures at the top look bottomless and the rock appears about ready to crumble off, but is more stable than it looks. Still scary to stand on and look down, though.

Here's a shot with a little better perspective; this is looking east from the rim (those are Juniper and Pine trees on the other side):


They don't call it the Crooked River for nothing! Here is a shot from the same area looking west; you can just make out the hiking trail going up Smith Rock. The slope is more gradual on this side.






Much of the movie "Rooster Cogburn" was filmed nearby, and you might recognize it from that great film.

There are many more images here:
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gunstockjack said:
Much of the movie "Rooster Cogburn" was filmed nearby, and you might recognize it from that great film.
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Which one - John Wayne or Jeff Bridges version or maybe both?? I have watched both versions many times.

Now that you mention it - it seems like it is familiar territory.

Those last two shots are real beauties and I like how you got your knife in the foreground! :thumbup::)
 
The John Wayne version for sure.

I just realized that you are referring to "True Grit"; the movie I'm thinking of stars John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn. They end up rafting a load of nitroglycerin down a river (Crooked River) and that is where most of the "Smith Rock" area footage was taken.
 
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gunstockjack said:
The John Wayne version for sure.

I just realized that you are referring to "True Grit"; the movie I'm thinking of stars John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn. They end up rafting a load of nitroglycerin down a river (Crooked River) and that is where most of the "Smith Rock" area footage was taken.
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Sorry that I confused you Barry. I had the images of Rooster Cogburn in my mind, but, the True Grit movies seemed to cross link in my little brain. :D

I loved Rooster Cogburn as well - probably my two favorite Wayne movies.

Very nice picture Mr. Jack! :thumbup::)
 
Thanks Bernd, it is a sleeveboard whittler by Joel Chamblin, nice amber stag and Mike Norris "Fire Clone" stainless damascus blades, bolsters, and backsprings. Fit and finish is top shelf. Joel is just finishing me up another beauty soon. The other is a Lanny's Clip by Doc Hagen in Sambar stag and CPM 154.

Kris
 
The knife is a gift from a local friend . . . back in the year 2000.
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4 line EO Camillus - complete with lanyard by Gunstock Jack. ;)
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Thank you so much, Barry! :thumbup:
 
Nice Blue Trapper, and Camillus Jack well photographed, Primble!
Stunning Customs MT. D!
Worthy Big Case Stockman, Ed!!

Here's a camera-challenged pic of Master knifemaker Bruce Bump's work.
Presentation Stag, and some all-but-banned White material abound, along with creative variations of traditional blade patterns, and maker-forged Damascus!

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The beads were made not too long after American Independence, and would have made a nice 4th of July picture, despite their Venetian origins!
Better late than never!
 
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What a treat, Charlie! Works of Art

Primble, your crown wheel is missing a tooth. What a shame...you better send it to me.
 
Gevonovich said:
Primble, your crown wheel is missing a tooth.
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Not!!!! :D

waynorth said:
Nice Blue Trapper, and Camillus Jack well photographed, Primble!
Stunning Customs MT. D!
Worthy Big Case Stockman, Ed!!

Here's a camera-challenged pic of Master knifemaker Bruce Bump's work.
Presentation Stag, and some all-but-banned White material abound, along with creative variations of traditional blade patterns, and maker-forged Damascus!

The beads were made not too long after American Independence, and would have made a nice 4th of July picture, despite their Venetian origins!
Better late than never!
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Really nice customs Waynorth - that top knife especially appeals to me - the beads are wonderful. :thumbup::eek::)
 
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