I love exploring the natural world with my camera. On a recent outing, I captured a few winter landscapes while photographing the rural countryside of the Lower Chehalis River Valley near Montesano, Washington. I’m excited to share the behind-the-scenes information about these photographs. One of my favorite morning locations was “Seasonal Pond,” near the Chehalis…
Explore the haunting beauty of the Pumice Plains of Spirit Lake, Washington, a testament to nature’s resilience after the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens. Tranquility and reflection await.
A black and white landscape photograph overlooking Lake Cushman, Washington, towards the Dry Creek Valley on an early spring afternoon. Read the story behind this photograph at Early Spring Afternoon Along Lake Cushman, Washington.
A black and white landscape photograph overlooking Lake Cushman, Washington, towards the Dry Creek Valley on an early spring afternoon. Read the story behind this photograph at Early Spring Afternoon Along Lake Cushman, Washington.
One of my favorite regions in Washington state is the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Now that the snow has melted in late spring, I’ve been making several trips to the area throughout the summer and fall to enjoy the outdoors. Growing up, my family spent many days camping in this beautiful area. In addition to…
One of the highlights of living on the Southwest Washington coast is the ability to leave the city behind and immerse myself in the region’s natural beauty. Only a half-mile from my home takes me out of town and into the timberland, farms, and scenic Willapa Bay estuary—a great escape from the urban areas. Compared…
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…
Astoria, Oregon, is a beautiful river town with plenty of things to do. One of the best ways to experience Astoria is to stroll along the waterfront. Several times a month, my wife and I visit Astoria, and while my wife is at her appointment, I often have about an hour at a time to…
A black and white panoramic landscape photograph of the Smith Creek Valley and Mt. Hood from near Mt. St. Helens in Skamania County, Washington. EXIF: Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens, ISO 400, 90 mm, f11, 1/200 second Read the story of this series of photographs at An Afternoon Exploring the Gifford Pinchot Near…
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