A dynamic photograph capturing a US Coast Guard helicopter flying past the historic Astoria Column on a cloudy day. The helicopter is clearly visible in the open sky, contrasted against the massive, historically engraved column in the foreground. The image connects the city's maritime history (represented by the Bar Pilots' work on the Columbia River Bar) with modern aviation and safety efforts. This photograph is ideal for licensing in projects focused on Astoria landmarks, Coast Guard activities, Pacific Northwest history, and the meeting of land, sea, and air.