If you've been taking photography classes that you want to put to use, seek out some of Oregon's most striking landscapes. This state boasts rugged mountains, lush forests, and breathtaking coastlines, so you're sure to find suitable subjects. Learn more about some of the best locations below.

Great Oregon Locations for Stunning Photographs

1. Crown Point

The Crown Point State Scenic Corridor is about 15 miles east of downtown Portland. It's topped by Vista House, an octagonal, green-tile-roofed building that was constructed in 1916 as a place to enjoy the exceptional view. It towers 700 feet above the Columbia River Gorge, and it has convenient parking between 6 am and 9 pm. However, if you want to take pictures from the Vista House, it's only open from 10 am to 4 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

2. Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in the state, featuring a double-tiered, 620-foot drop between basalt cliffs. It also has a viewing bridge perched just above the lower tier with a separate observation deck overlooking the edge of the falls. The footpaths, bridge, and an attached lodge were all constructed in 1925 and have been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1981.

3. The Wreck of the Peter Iredale

The Peter Iredale shipwreck is located within Fort Stevens State Park in Northern Oregon. The Peter Iredale was a steel four-master that sank along the Oregon Coast in 1906 while four miles south of the Columbia River mouth. The skeletal remains can still be seen, making it one of the most popular and most photographed shipwrecks in the Graveyard of the Pacific.

If you want to sign up for photography classes to improve your skills behind the camera, contact The Shutterbug in Portland, OR. They’ve served customers throughout Portland, Salem, and Eugene for more than 45 years. In addition to providing photography classes, they also offer photo printing and carry a wide variety of new and used Nikon, Sony, and Canon cameras. Call (503) 227-3456 to learn about their available workshop times, or sign up through their website.