our first sunrise at the cape horn viewpoint

I’d say our first sunrise at the Cape Horn viewpoint was worth the predawn drive. Racquel and I both woke up, without an alarm, way too early. So early, in fact, I’m writing this post after a 2-hour nap. The photo above was the pinnacle moment as the sun rose over the Columbia River Gorge. The remaining photos are shown in the order taken. Our first trip here caught us by surprise. Not today. We knew what we were hoping for this time. And nature certainly didn’t disappoint. I’d say our first sunrise at this beautiful spot was a success.

our first sunrise at the cape horn viewpoint
Blue-toned mountain range fading into fog under a pale sunrise sky, silhouettes along the ridgeline.
little bird on a tree limb at the cape horn viewpoint
Curved mountain road beside a rocky cliff, with a metal guardrail and evergreen forest on the left, light trails from passing cars.
our first sunrise at the cape horn viewpoint
our first sunrise at the cape horn viewpoint
zooming in on the cape horn viewpoint

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EXIF Data Below Applies Only To The Featured Photo In This Post
  • Aperture: ƒ/22
  • Camera: ILCE-1
  • Taken: 26 September, 2026
  • Exposure bias: -1EV
  • Focal length: 24mm
  • ISO: 125
  • Shutter speed: 1/30s
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