Waiting for the Cruise Ship

Port of Astoria ~ May 2013
A cruise ship is seen off in the distance as it makes its way to Pier 1.  



Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Transformation

Hotel Elliott ~ May 19, 2013

Behind this unassuming picture of Hotel Elliott is a story about transformation.  Once snickered about as "Hotel Smelliott," local resident and NBA (Native Born Astorian) Chester Trabucco and  his financial partners transformed this into a world-class hotel while retaining its historic structure.  Behind these plain walls is a place of luxury and comfort, but not without its controversy. Mr. Trabucco -- along with those who invested in the renovation of Liberty Theater -- created a legacy that sparked a new era for Astoria.  

Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Quilted homes

Astoria, Oregon ~ May 11, 2013
Astoria is a patchwork of homes stitched onto the hillside.



Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Fishnet

East Mooring Basin ~ May 11, 2013

Commercial fishing nets are colorful and full of texture.  This was taken from a commercial fishing boat getting ready for their next run.

Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Weekly ASM Best Shot!

Astoria Sunday Market ~ May 12, 2013

Each Saturday an image will be posted from Astoria Sunday Market.  We welcome people to submit their "Best Shot" of the Market.  If your photo is chosen you'll get $5 gift certificate to use at the Market!  Email your "Best Shot" at AstoriaSundayMarket@charter.net

Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Coffee on the Edge

Pier 39 ~ May 16, 2013
Now this is how you should enjoy coffee!  Sitting outside at Pier 39.  This is The Coffee Girl from the River side of the Pier.
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Standing Tall

East Mooring Basin ~ 5/16/13
The Hawaiian Chieftain looks at home at the East Mooring Basin tucked next to local commercial fishing boats.  The Chieftain is one of the Tall Ships from Grays Harbor, Washington,  visiting Astoria for a quick stop.


Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Blue Heron

Astoria, OR ~ 2013
Guest Blogger Jack Applegate offers up another one of his wonderful images.  Blue Herons are here in abundance and are amazingly graceful despite ungainly long legs.  


Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Astoria Sunday Market -- A Lapse in Time

12th Street ~ 2011
In honor of Mother's Day and the official opening of Astoria Sunday Market here is a wonderful video made by Michael Mathers.  He did an incredible job of capturing the Market experience from set-up to tear-down.



Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Work and Play in Astoria

Port of Astoria, Pier 1 ~ May 9, 2013
Taken from the third floor of the Port office, this picture depicts a busy day at the Port.  A cruise ship filled with vacationing passengers, the Westerlund lumber yard is busy loading a ship and Astoria Sunday Market vendors are set up for the ship.  


Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.