Alpine Lichen No. 5, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, 2014

A black and white nature photograph of a patch of springtime ferns on Whidbey Island, Washington.

A black and white nature photograph of Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) as viewed at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, California. Nikon D700, Nikkor 28-70 mm ƒ3.5-4.5, ISO 200, 40 mm, ƒ5.6, 1/200 second. Part of my black and white nature photography series.

A black and white, low-key photograph of Cow Parsnip (Heracleum maximum) which is also known as Indian Celery or Pushki. Part of my Pacific Northwest black and white nature photography series.

A black and white nature photograph of the Summer forest floor from a photography project titled "Highlights of the Forest" captured at the Federation Forest State Park near Greenwater, Washington.

A black and white photograph of Agave ovatifolia (Whale’s Tongue Agave) as viewed at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, California. Nikon D700, Nikkor 28-70 mm ƒ3.5-4.5, ISO 200, 40 mm, ƒ5.6, 1/200 second. Part of my black and white nature photography series.

A black and white nature photograph of a patch of springtime ferns on Whidbey Island, Washington.