My wife and I traveled North this past weekend to one of Washington State’s hidden gems. We were in search of a low elevation backpacking trail that was free of snow. I was in search of great opportunities to capture beautiful fine art photographers. We found both along the banks of the Lewis River. While…
As a fine art and naturescape photographer, I just couldn’t resist a quick shot of these beautiful pink dogwoods in my neighbor’s yard. We’ve got a few of these too, but somehow my neighbors plants always look better than my own! Either way, it’s a welcome sign to see spring in full swing, knowing clear…
I’m a fine art and a portrait photographer, so while I was out and about with my dog this weekend (see my last blog post), I couldn’t resist photographing the signs of spring popping up all around me! Budding alders, bleeding hearts,and trilliums galore were all to be found along the banks of the Willamette…
Oregon’s Bull of the Woods Wilderness is just far enough off the beaten path to still be one of the Pacific Northwest’s best kept secrets. With spring finally warming up, I took advantage of some clear skies last week to wander into a remote northeastern section of the forest along Dickey Creek. As I climbed…
Located at the confluence of Milk Creek and Nate Creek in Molalla Oregon, Camp Adams sits on 216 acres of amazing Oregon rain forest. I had the fortune of spending some time there this past weekend, and spring was doing its best to poke through the forest floor! Trilliums, some blooming Oregon Grape, a Calypso Orchid…
Pup Creek Falls is a hidden treasure in the Clackamas River Basin. About 4 miles down the Clackamas River Trail, just outside of Estacada, Oregon, this 100 foot waterfall is nestled in a narrow grotto among the ferns and miss covered cliffs.
The beaches near Manzanita are still some of Oregon’s best kept secrets, especially if you’re looking for beautiful sunsets without the crowds. Here are a few shots of Smugglers Cove at Oswald West State Park just north of Manzanita.
The Redwoods State and National Parks are a pretty cool place to be in mid December, especially when you know where to be when the sun’s warmth begins to burn off the morning fog. That’s the time of day when you’re most likely to see the wild Roosevelt Elk that inhabit the grazing areas that…
I was fortunate to spend an afternoon in California’s Point Reyes National Seashore where, despite the overcast skies and incredibly thick fog, I discovered some really great photo opportunities. A really unique grove that frames the road leading to the preserve’s administrative building. An old ship run aground. And the deer came out to watch…
