I couldn't help but trying.
First photograph is edited.
The second photo the the out of camera jpeg. I realized afterwards to make a note to myself to remember a camera lens has a front and a back...both need cleaning!
f/55 ~ 1/25 ~ ISO 100 ~ 500mm
Edited
Original out of camera jpeg
Edited version
Original out of camera jpeg
I'm more partial to them being vertical.
Interesting images Dean. Unless totally abstract I like to retain the essence of the subject, hence in this case I prefer #3 also.
Be diligent about cleaning the camera-side of the lens - any dirt there can migrate to your sensor and leave you with persistent dust spots going forward.
Where in Oregon are you? I just got back to the East coast from Portland today.
You wouldn't believe how much had accumulated on both sides of the glass!
While you were in Portland I was on the Oregon Coast. I live in Canby, just south of Portland.