Naches Peak Loop Trail, Washington, 2022
A black and white landscape photograph of the alpine meadows along the Naches Peak Loop trail near Chinook Pass, Washington.
Exploring the Winter Landscapes of Lower Chehalis River Valley
I love exploring the natural world with my camera. On a recent outing, I captured a few winter landscapes while photographing the rural countryside of the Lower Chehalis River Valley near Montesano, Washington. I’m excited to share the behind-the-scenes information about these photographs. One of my favorite morning locations was “Seasonal Pond,” near the Chehalis…
Capturing the Serenity and Decay of the Chehalis River Valley
If you love the rural countryside, it will excite you to know that I have added new photographs to my online rural photography gallery. The simplicity and serenity of rural life inspired these images. I captured both the beauty and decay prevalent in many rural areas. The first two photographs showcase the beauty of rural…
Looking Up Through the Old Growth Forest, Washington, 2023
One thing I love about black-and-white photography is how it can make even the most ordinary subjects look mysterious and intriguing. It’s more true when shooting in a foggy forest. On my way to a recent appointment, I visited the old-growth forest at Rainbow Falls State Park in Lewis County, Washington. It was a beautiful,…
Behind the Scenes: Photographing Meta Lake, Skamania County, Washington, 2022
A short behind-the-scenes video while photographing the Meta Lake in Skamania County, Washington. The finished photo can be viewed HERE. The entire day’s story can be read at An Afternoon Exploring the Gifford Pinchot Near Mt. St. Helens, Washington.
Behind the Scenes Video: Photographing the Green River Valley in Skamania County, Washington, 2022
A short behind-the-scenes video while photographing the Green River Valley in Skamania County, Washington. The finished photo can be viewed HERE. The entire day’s story can be read at An Afternoon Exploring the Gifford Pinchot Near Mt. St. Helens, Washington.
An Afternoon Exploring the Gifford Pinchot Near Mt. St. Helens, Washington, 2022
One of my favorite regions in Washington state is the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Now that the snow has melted in late spring, I’ve been making several trips to the area throughout the summer and fall to enjoy the outdoors. Growing up, my family spent many days camping in this beautiful area. In addition to…
Sun Top Lookout, Washington, 2022
After the clouds moved in and obscured the view of Mt. Rainier, I next focused on photographing the lookout structure itself. During the early 1900s, early fire detection became a priority for the U.S. Forest Service. To address this need, they constructed fire lookout towers throughout the national forests of the Pacific Northwest, including Washington…
Mt Rainier, The View from Sun Top Fire Lookout, Washington, 2022
There are many places to admire the Mount Rainier. Still, few are as spectacular as Sun Top Lookout in Washington State. This historic fire lookout, perched atop a 5,274-foot summit near Greenwater, offers a stunning panoramic view of the volcanic peak and surrounding landscape. Sun Top Lookout was constructed in the 1930s as part of…
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