A short behind-the-scenes video while photographing the Green River Valley in Skamania County, Washington. The finished photo can be viewed HERE. The entire day’s story can be read at An Afternoon Exploring the Gifford Pinchot Near Mt. St. Helens, 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…
Early fire detection became a priority for the U.S. Forest Service in the early 1900s. To address this need, they constructed fire lookout towers throughout the national forests of the Pacific Northwest, including Washington State.
There are many places to admire the Mount Rainier. Still, few are as spectacular as Sun Top Lookout in Washington State. This historic fire lookout, perched atop a 5,274-foot summit near Greenwater, offers a stunning panoramic view of the volcanic peak and surrounding landscape. Sun Top Lookout was constructed in the 1930s as part of…
Not far from our home in Southwest Washington lies a stretch of ocean beach that remains off the radar of most visitors to the Pacific Northwest. Without any signs directing people to the beach access points, most travelers simply keep driving to the more popular coastal destinations. This lack of development is great for locals like myself—it’s as close to having a private beach as possible.
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…
Imperfect Aged Beauty Beyond my landscape photography of the Pacific Northwest, I also greatly enjoy capturing images of worn and weathered subjects. I find tremendous beauty in the old, the imperfect, and the every day – a sentiment encapsulated by the Japanese concept of “Wabi Sabi,” which roughly translates to “imperfect aged beauty.” Everything in…
Magic happens in the Pacific Northwest when the forest meets the fog. The trees become mysterious, and the light takes on a new character. Last summer, I had the opportunity to photograph these captivating conditions along Forest Road 73 near the town of Greenwater, Washington. I started my day photographing along Skookum Creek and some…
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.
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