The forests of the Pacific Northwest are a beautiful place to photograph, especially during the summer months. The trees are lush and full, the light is dappled and enchanting, and there’s an overall feeling of peace and tranquility.
Discover the Tree of Life at Olympic National Park in Washington. This unique marvel of nature grows atop a coastal bluff, defying the odds.
A black and intimate landscape photograph of the forest along Gifford Pinchot National Forest FR2551 near Elk Pass in Skamania County, Washington. EXIF: Nikon Z7, Nikkor 80-200 mm f2.8 lens, ISO 64, 200 mm, f8, 1/200 second Read the story of this series of photographs at An Afternoon Exploring the Gifford Pinchot Near Mt. St. Helens,…
I recently met up with my daughter for a day hike at Mt. Rainier National Park. From the Sunrise Visitors Center on the Northeast corner of the mountain, we hiked the trail to the Mt. Fremont Lookout. As the day progressed, the light on Mt. Rainier washed out. I then focused on the close-up intimate…
Summer often brings a layer of cooler weather to the Pacific Northwest coast. Known as the marine layer, it provides cooler temperatures than the Puget Sound or the Portland regions. A welcome relief on the few days of extreme heat. I woke up to dense foggy skies on a recent morning and headed out with…
A black and white landscape photograph of the summer evening light shining on Mt. Adams as seen from Harrison Creek, Washington.
Recently I shared my story of a spring hike at Rocky Coulee near Vantage, Washington. One thing that caught my attention was the number of burnt trees remaining from a wildfire that burned through the area in 2018. Since the fire, grasses have reclaimed the area that burned. Standing in stark contrast to the green…
Instead of planning my photos, I prefer to explore the landscape with my camera. Experiencing nature first allows me to be open to the light and landscape before me. I started the day exploring the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Randle, Washington. I knew snow still covered many forest roads in May. After photographing along…
A black and white intimate landscape photograph of the forests along the Naches Peak Loop trail near Chinook Pass, Washington. Read the story of this series of photographs at Hiking the Naches Peak Loop Trail, Washington.
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