John Day Fossil Beds
© Copyright Tom Christiansen, 2002



Oregon Sunset

Oregon Sunset with Mt. Hood as backdrop.



John Day River

John Day River on a bright sunny day.



Painted Hills

John Day Fossil Beds: Painted Hills.



Painted Hills

Painted Hills around sunset.
The different colors are caused by different chemical compounds in the soil. The red colors are caused by iron oxide, the golden colors are from a mix of oxidized magnesium and iron oxide. The black streaks are formed by manganese.



Slow Town

Dayville, OR - a rather slow town.



Dingy

Maritime flower planter.



Sheep Rock

Sheep Rock.



John Day River

John Day River.



Oregon Field

Oregon farm country.



ORST 206

Oregon State Hwy. 206. Nice drive!!