CLF announces photo contest winners

Thank you to everyone who participate in our first-ever photo contest! We were looking for photos that capture the people and places that make the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area great. And we found them. More than 50 photos were entered. Here are the winners. Click on photos to view larger versions.

Overall Favorite Photo
Portland Memorial at Oaks Bottom, by Mike Houck of NW Portland.

This image depicts the blue heron mural on the back wall of the Portland Memorial Funeral Home, facing Oaks Bottom wildlife refuge.









Favorite People Photo
Bridge Pedal, by Kasandra Griffin of SE Portland

Here's a beautiful shot of the Bridge Pedal bicycle ride, a Portland tradition.






Favorite Place Photo
Columbia Slough, by Matt Fisher of NW Portland

A paddler enjoys the solitude and fall colors of the Columbia Slough, one of our region's best kept secrets.



Honorable Mention
Ramp to Belle of the Falls, by Sandy Carter of Oregon City

Sandy writes, "This photo is of the new dock in Oregon City and the Belle of the
Falls tour boat, preparing to take a new group of sightseers up to see the
Falls, while shad-fishing boats dot the Clackamas Rapids downstream."


Honorable Mention
Chickens, by Matthew Webber of SE Portland

Matt writes, "This photo was taken while bike riding in my neighborhood in SE Portland. It seems more and more folks are adopting chickens, and here is a young girl playing hide and seek with a few of them."


Congratulations to our winners!

Thank you to Ritz Camera Centers, The Shutterbug, Suburban Photo and Camera Works NW for generously donating prizes!