A wide-angle photograph taken on a wooden pier overlooking the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon. The foreground is dominated by a dark wooden railing and deck, with a distinctive modern, curved blue marker/sculpture rising from the planks. In the middle ground, a large, white U.S. Coast Guard vessel is docked on the right, and the Astoria-Megler Bridge spans the river in the distance. The entire scene is set under a bright, featureless overcast sky, highlighting the city's strong connection to its working port and maritime heritage.