One recent sunny day, returning home from Astoria, Oregon, I glanced out at the bay and saw Round Island bathed in golden sunlight. The sky above was clear, adorned with fluffy clouds that added character to the scene.
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,…
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…