As the longest day gives way to the twilight of the Summer Solstice, I stand at Cape Disappointment State Park in Washington State, capturing the serene ascent of the moon. Its ethereal glow breathes life into the monochrome landscape, casting a gentle luminescence on the stoic lighthouse. At this moment, time stands still, and the solstice moonrise etches a memory of tranquil harmony between Earth and the cosmos.

Summer Solstice Moonrise, Cape Disappointment, Washington, 2024

As the longest day gives way to the twilight of the Summer Solstice, I find myself standing at Cape Disappointment State Park in Washington. The rugged cliffs embrace me, and the rhythmic crash of waves below is a soothing lullaby. The air carries a salty tang, a reminder of the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean stretching beyond the horizon.

A black and white photograph of the Pacific Ocean during a Winter low tide at Cape Alava along the Washington state coast in the Olympic National Park, Washington.

World Oceans Day 2024

The world’s oceans are awe-inspiring. They provide us with food, regulate our climate, and even produce a significant part of the air we breathe. But our oceans face unprecedented pollution, climate change, and overfishing threats.

Image 1/8 of a black and white landscape photography project captured along the ocean beach at North Cove, Washington.

North Cove Beach, Washington, 2022

Not far from our home in Southwest Washington lies a stretch of ocean beach that remains off the radar of most visitors to the Pacific Northwest. Without any signs directing people to the beach access points, most travelers simply keep driving to the more popular coastal destinations. This lack of development is great for locals like myself—it’s as close to having a private beach as possible.

A black and white photograph of a oyster boat grounded along the Willapa Bay coast at Bay Center, Washington.

Forever Grounded, Part 1, 2022

While exploring the Pacific Northwest’s coastlines and inland waterways, I am captivated by the silent sentinels of maritime history—boats that have long since departed from the waves. Now forever grounded, these vessels captured my imagination, sparking a new photographic project I’m excited to share with you.

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