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On a clear day I headed out after work to the Columbia River Gorge to see the early November fall color. I changed course when I saw how clear Mt Hood was and noticed the gorge was quite windy. I headed up to Larch Mountain, which I had never visited before due to the Covid pandemic followed by over a year of the site being closed for road and trail repairs. When I arrived I explored the web of trails which was a mistake because I made it to the summit just as the sun sank below the horizon. Even though I basically missed the sunset light on the mountain, the dusty rose sky and soft glow on Mt Hood was captivating so I stayed well into the blue hour taking many shots. This one in particular captured the color beautifully. I will absolutely be returning to Larch Mountain on days when the air quality is good as the view from the summit is one of the single best views to be found anywhere in Oregon.