Fern Ridge Lake (a reservoir behind Fern Ridge Dam) has varied looks depending on where you photograph from, and it is pretty from all directions. But it is from the north side, as in this photo, that shows the large expanse of water better than the other sides. From the south, in the opposite direction, one sees the lake as more distant, beyond the Fern Ridge Wildlife Area. Views from both east and west are for the most part glimpses of the lake whenever one comes to an open spot where one can see the lake. It is often that I get pleasing shots from the north side, so it could be considered my favorite location for photos of the lake itself. And I love it when the sky is filled with billowing clouds like we see here.