A sweeping, high-angle photograph overlooking the vast Columbia River estuary and the rooftops of Astoria, Oregon. The foreground is dominated by a dense wall of dark evergreen trees, suggesting a forest viewpoint. In the middle distance, two large cargo ships navigate the wide, grey expanse of the water under a heavy, overcast sky. The image captures the natural grandeur of the landscape and the vital role of maritime shipping in this historic Pacific Northwest coastal town.