2013, Day 151 - Lush

The Columbia River Gorge is peaking right now.  The flora is showing signs of rampant new growth and everything is a riot of luscious greens.  We certainly aren't done with our wet spring weather but the clouds break every so often and kisses our wilderness.  Now is the perfect time to get outside, I think it smells amazing; it is that rich scent of decaying leaves, the subtle sharpness of evergreen, and the hint of sweetness brought by the blooming flowers.  It is so clean and refreshing, there is nothing quite like it.

Canon 1D X, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II
20mm, f11, merged layers of 2, 4, and 8 sec @ 100 ISO