Portland, Oregon is characterized by its location on the Willamette River which separates the east and west sides of the city. The river can be crossed on one of Portland’s oldest bridges such as the Hawthorne or the newest, the Tilikum crossing. The combination of these bridges with the Willamette River and Mt. Hood and Mt. St Helens on the horizon, create a skyline unlike any other in the country.

1. Predawn view of Mount Hood and Venus

Photograph Predawn view of Mount Hood and Venus by Matt Payne on 500px

Predawn view of Mount Hood and Venus by Matt Payne on 500px

2. Tilikum crossing

Photograph Tilikum Crossing by Ums99 on 500px

Tilikum Crossing by Ums99 on 500px

3. Portland blue hour

Photograph Portland Blue Hour by Sigma Sreedharan on 500px

Portland Blue Hour by Sigma Sreedharan on 500px

4. Hawthorne bridge

Photograph Hawthorne by Ryan J. Zeigler on 500px

Hawthorne by Ryan J. Zeigler on 500px

5. Portland skyline from Pittock Mansion

Photograph Portland Skyline from Pittock Mansion by Matt Payne on 500px

Portland Skyline from Pittock Mansion by Matt Payne on 500px

6. Dark under the bridge

Photograph Dark Under the Bridge by Justin Watts on 500px

Dark Under the Bridge by Justin Watts on 500px

7. Portland sunset

Photograph Portland Sunset by Stephen Jennings on 500px

Portland Sunset by Stephen Jennings on 500px

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8. St. John’s bridge

Photograph Moving On (NW) by Greg Wytcherley - Northwest Foto on 500px

Moving On (NW) by Greg Wytcherley – Northwest Foto on 500px

9. Fog rolling in at dawn

Photograph Fog Rolling in at Dawn over the city of Portland by David Gn on 500px

Fog Rolling in at Dawn over the city of Portland by David Gn on 500px

10. Telescopic sunflare

Photograph Telescopic sunflare by Matt Payne on 500px

Telescopic sunflare by Matt Payne on 500px