One of the highlights of living on the Southwest Washington coast is the ability to leave the city behind and immerse myself in the region’s natural beauty. It’s only a half-mile drive from my home that gets me out of town and into the timberland, farms, and scenic Willapa Bay estuary – a great escape…
Imperfect Aged Beauty Beyond my landscape photography of the Pacific Northwest, I also greatly enjoy capturing images of worn and weathered subjects. I find tremendous beauty in the old, the imperfect, and the every day – a sentiment encapsulated by the Japanese concept of “Wabi Sabi,” which roughly translates to “imperfect aged beauty.” Everything in…
Magic happens in the Pacific Northwest when the forest meets the fog. The trees become mysterious, and the light takes on a new character. Last summer, I had the opportunity to photograph these captivating conditions along Forest Road 73 near the town of Greenwater, Washington. I started my day photographing along Skookum Creek and some…
The forests of the Pacific Northwest are a beautiful place to photograph, especially during the summer months. The trees are lush and full, the light is dappled and enchanting, and there’s an overall feeling of peace and tranquility. Here’s a quick recap of a recent trip where I set out to capture the essence of…
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…
It was my daughter’s last full day before she had to fly back to Belgium to prepare for the upcoming school term. She wanted to show her roommate around Seattle, Washington. Throughout the day, we visited many famous tourist spots, including Fremont (the center of the universe), the Troll, and the downtown waterfront. We also…
From our late night at Cape Flattery, we (my daughter, her roommate, and myself) started our trip east. Along the way to our next destination, we visited the Lake Crescent Lodge, where we had coffee with a view. It was late afternoon when we arrived at the Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center. We ate dinner, visited…
Summer often brings a layer of cooler weather to the Pacific Northwest coast. Known as the marine layer, it provides cooler temperatures than the Puget Sound or the Portland regions. A welcome relief on the few days of extreme heat. I woke up to dense foggy skies on a recent morning and headed out with…
A black and white landscape photograph of the summer evening light shining on Mt. Adams as seen from Harrison Creek, Washington.
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