Reflections in Monochrome

Stories, creative musings, and personal thoughts behind my black & white photography.

My Photography Journal

This is where I share the stories, thoughts, and creative process behind my work. Whether I’m reflecting on a moment in the field, exploring the art of black & white photography, or offering personal insights into the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, each post is an invitation to see the world through my eyes. I invite you to browse, read, and connect with the stories behind the images.

Cascade Mountains, Borgman Road, Whidbey Island, Washington, 2016

August 23, 2016

A black and white landscape photograph of Cascade Mountains in the early morning Summer light over Skagit Bay as seen from Borgman Road on Whidbey Island near Oak Harbor, Washington.

First Light at Ebey’s Landing, Whidbey Island, Washington, 2016

August 20, 2016

I got up and on the road earlier than needed. The moon wouldn’t be setting until around 7:00 AM, 45 minutes after the official sunrise. Not wanting to miss a potential photograph, I arrived at the Ebey’s Landing beach at 5:00 AM. The moon was still a good 20 degrees high in the western sky….

Foggy August Morning, Deception Pass State Park, Washington (Part One), 2016

August 18, 2016

The part of mid-Summer I like most is that the sun rises a little later in the morning, granting me a little extra sleep when catching the morning light. I arrived at the parking lot at Bowman Bay (Deception Pass State Park, Washington) at first light. Well actually, it was still dark. I was the…

August Afternoon at Sunrise, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, 2016

August 13, 2016

After completing a nature photography session at Federation Forest State Park (see my blog post at Highlights of the Forest, Federation Forest State Park, Washington, 2016), I arrived in the early afternoon to a nearly full parking lot at the Sunrise Visitors Center at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State. It was obvious that…

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

Highlights of the Forest, Federation Forest State Park, Washington, 2016

August 13, 2016

Usually photographing the forest on a bright sunny day doesn’t produce the greatest results. However, on a recent trip to Mount Rainier National Park, I was driving by Federation Forest State Park near Greenwater, Washington when I noticed beams of soft light highlighting small portions of the forest. I immediately turned around and headed into…

A black and white landscape photograph of Goat Island in the early morning Summer light over Skagit Bay as seen from Borgman Road on Whidbey Island near Oak Harbor, Washington.

Goat Island, Borgman Road, Whidbey Island, Washington, 2016

August 13, 2016

A black and white landscape photo of Goat Island in the early morning Summer light over Skagit Bay as seen from Borgman Road on Whidbey Island, Washington.

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