My daughter and her roommate were here for their summer vacation when we set off for a trip around the Olympic Peninsula. After an early morning start, we made our way up the Washington coast, visiting the “Tree of Life,” the Hoh Rain Forest, and Forks, Washington (to see the Twilight and Sasquatch gift shops.)…
My time to get away and explore is often between shifts at the fire department. One of those days was on a recent Sunday. After my 24-hour shift, I set off for the Olympic Peninsula. I stopped for a quick nap and early dinner near Hoodsport, Washington, then drove to Lake Cushman. I made a…
I recently shared a few photos from my visit to Lake Cushman on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. If you missed it, read that part of the story HERE. With many areas near Lake Cushman still inaccessible by vehicle, I headed to the next watershed to the north, the Hamma Hamma River. A quick…
For any trip along the northwest Oregon coast, a must-stop is the coastal city of Cannon Beach. Situated to the south of Tillamook Head, Cannon Beach is best known for its long, sandy shoreline. Another popular attraction is Haystack Rock. At 235-foot tall, Haystack Rock is the third-tallest intertidal feature in the world. After an…
A short behind the scenes story about my photographic explorations along the Altoona-Pillar Rock Road in Southwest Washington.
Black and white landscape photography has always fascinated me. It strips away the distractions of color and reveals the scene’s essence. It allows me to focus on the shapes, textures, contrasts, and light that make up the landscape. I chose to capture the spring season in the Washington Cascades foothills in black and white. This…
A black and white landscape photograph of an overflowing creek along the West Skokomish Valley Road in rural Mason County, Washington. The photo captures the area’s natural beauty and makes you feel like you’re right there. Part of my Pacific Northwest / Washington State black and white landscape photography series.
A black and white landscape photograph of the mid-winter forested shoreline of Lake West in rural Mason County, Washington. EXIF: Nikon D700, Tamron 17-35 mm ƒ2.8-4.0 lens, ƒ16, ISO 200, 1/160 second, 35 mm. Part of my Pacific Northwest / Washington State black and white landscape photography series.
A series of black and white landscape photographs captured on a cloudy winter afternoon along the north shore of Grays Harbor, Washington.
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