A black and white landscape photograph of the winter river bottom forest along the West Skokomish Valley Road in rural Mason County, Washington.
EXIF: Nikon D700, Tamron 17-35 mm ƒ2.8-4.0 lens, ƒ16, ISO 200, 1/160 second, 35 mm.
Part of my Pacific Northwest / Washington State black and white landscape photography series.
The Soul of the Kalaloch Big Cedar: Intimate Portraits in Black and White In 2013, I started a black and white photography project that altered my perspective. Within Washington State’s Olympic National Park stands the legendary Kalaloch Big Cedar. Its presence exudes a sense of history far more profound than my lifetime. While most visitors…
A black and white nature photograph of the Summer forest from a photography project titled "Highlights of the Forest" captured at the Federation Forest State Park near Greenwater, Washington.
On a recent visit to Brussels, Belgium, to see my daughter, I learned about the Sonian Forest, a hidden treasure just a stone’s throw away from the bustling city. This unexpected discovery was within reach, and I couldn’t wait to visit.
Standing before the weathered frame of the White River Patrol Cabin, I wasn’t merely struck by its grandeur. My photographer’s eye zoomed in, drawn to the intricate details whispering stories of a rich past. It wasn’t a grand landscape I sought to capture but a microcosm of time etched into wood and glass. The handcrafted…
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…
A black and white panoramic landscape photography of Mt. Rainier as viewed from Ricksecker Point on an early autumn day in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington.
