A black and white panoramic photograph of a snow-capped Mt Rainier as viewed from Burley Mountain Lookout in Lewis County, Washington.
There’s something about standing before Mount Rainier. It’s not just a mountain. It’s a presence. When I first saw it for this shot, the air was crisp, the sky moody, and the clouds were low. The scene before me was perfect in its simplicity and strength. That’s what I wanted to capture—a moment where nature spoke softly, yet with undeniable power, from my unique perspective as a photographer.
Like my other work, this photo emphasizes overlooked details. The ridges of the mountain, the layers of clouds, and the way the light touches the landscape—there’s a quiet energy in it all. These details, when observed, reveal the true beauty of the scene. For me, black-and-white strips away distraction. It lets you focus on the raw emotion of the scene, on the texture and contrast. You’re not thinking about the color of the sky or the trees but rather the form and the feeling they evoke.
When I look at this image of Mount Rainier, I sense solitude and also a connection. It reminds me of how small we are in the grand scheme of things yet how tied we are to the land around us. My hope is to capture and convey an emotional connection through my photography, creating moments that allow you to feel something deeper as the landscape pulls you in.
Every print I make is more than an image. It’s a window into these powerful, fleeting moments in nature, where the world stands still and we get a glimpse of something timeless.
Further Reading:
Summer Afternoon at Mt Rainier National Park, Washington
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