Photos by GREGG AKEHURST

I live next to the Columbia River in Rainier, Oregon so I see lots of ships go by. We are right across the Columbia River from Longview, Washington. I like this black and white photo with just a splash of color.

Columbia River where the OregonWashington border. Taken from the Rainier, Oregon side of the Columbia River. June 5th 244pm

Columbia River where the OregonWashington border. Taken from the Rainier, Oregon side of the Columbia River. June 5th 240pm

On the Columbia River looking at the Port Of Longview from Rainier, Oregon.

Near the Rainier Boat Launch looking at the Port of Longview, Washington.

Passing along the OregonWashington State border via the Columbia River.

Passing by Rainier in the Oregon side and Longview on the Washington State side.

Heading east on Columbia River

Columbia River heading east.

Shot as it came past the Lewis Clark Bridge.

Columbia River Oregon Washington Border

Columbia River from the Rainier, Oregon side looking across to the Port of Longview, Washington.

Photo taken from Rainier City Park, Rainier, Oregon. Vessel is heading East up the Columbia River.