Summer Evening Light on Mt Adams, Washington, 2022
A black and white landscape photograph of the summer evening light shining on Mt. Adams as seen from Harrison Creek, Washington.
Evening Light on the South Washington Cascades, 2022
Instead of planning my photos, I prefer to explore the landscape with my camera. Experiencing nature first allows me to be open to the light and landscape before me. I started the day exploring the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Randle, Washington. I knew snow still covered many forest roads in May. After photographing along…
Moon Over the Forest, Skamania County, Washington, 2022
A black and intimate landscape photograph of the moon over the forest along Gifford Pinchot National Forest FR2551 near Elk Pass in Skamania County, Washington. EXIF: Nikon Z7, Nikkor 80-200 mm f2.8 lens, ISO 64, 200 mm, f11, 1/30 second Read the story of this series of photographs at An Afternoon Exploring the Gifford Pinchot Near…
Forest, Chinook Pass, Washington, 2022
A black and white intimate landscape photograph of the forests along the Naches Peak Loop trail near Chinook Pass, Washington. Read the story of this series of photographs at Hiking the Naches Peak Loop Trail, Washington.
Spring Snow on the Mountains, Washington, 2022
This past weekend, Spring weather arrived in the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures west of the cascades reached the 70s, and we had several days without rain. The warmer weather was a welcome relief from one of the wettest and coolest springs. Before this, snow fell in the Cascades Mountains – making for very scenic conditions. We’re…
Early Spring Visit to the Hamma Hamma River, Washington, 2022
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…
The Beauty Of Winter Light On The Oregon Coast, 2022
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…
Things Aren’t Always As They Appear, Bandera, Washington, 2021
A black and white intimate landscape photograph of vine maples along the edge of a forest near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington.
Photographic Explorations of Altoona-Pillar Rock Road, Washington: Part 1
A short behind the scenes story about my photographic explorations along the Altoona-Pillar Rock Road in Southwest Washington.