Because I live in the Pacific Northwest, water is a common element in my photography. When exploring the landscape, I often stop along streams to check for photo possibilities. Recently, I explored an area accessible by Forest Road 73 near Greenwater, Washington. When viewing my map, I located a road crossing of Skookum Creek at…
Astoria, Oregon, is a beautiful river town with plenty of things to do. One of the best ways to experience Astoria is to stroll along the waterfront. Several times a month, my wife and I visit Astoria, and while my wife is at her appointment, I often have about an hour at a time to…
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…
Part 2 of a behind the scenes story of exploring and photographing along the Altoona-Pillar Rock Road in Wahkiakum County, Washington.
For those born after 1980, this question doesn’t apply to you. The following is my story of the historical Pacific Northwest day. Sunday, May 18. 1980, at 8:32 AM, a significant eruption of Mt. St Helens occurred. I was 16. I was with my dad and cousin at a bass fishing tournament on Silver Lake…
A short behind the scenes story about my photographic explorations along the Altoona-Pillar Rock Road in Southwest Washington.
This black and white landscape photo of Palouse Falls in Washington State holds a special place in my heart. I captured it in 2013 during an early spring road trip across the state to Idaho with my daughter. Our schedule was tight, but we squeezed in a detour to the falls on State Route 261….
Ah, the Pacific Northwest: land of emerald forests, snow-capped peaks, and the soul-soothing music of cascading waterfalls. Nestled amongst these hidden gems lies one I stumbled upon along Forest Road 52 in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Its name is unknown, but its beauty is forever etched in this black and white photograph. Unlike the grand…
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