Water
Movement, reflection, stillness, power. Water in photography is one of the most dynamic and dramatic elements that can be included in an image. Whether it is stillness of a morning mist hanging over a pond, the reflection of a sunset, or the power of the surf pounding an ocean shore, water is a boundless gift of creativity to the photographer.
Serene Christine Falls, Mt. Rainier National Park (click for full image). This falls and all the sights of Mt. Rainier area are always worth the drive!
Beautiful Keekwulee Falls Washington (click for full image). This cascade is along Denny Creek near Snoqualmie pass and certainly worth the short hike to view on a beautiful morning.
Lower Twin Falls (click for full image). I love the way the water cascades down like strands of hair in this image. Washington State is a treasure for God's creation!
The morning light breaking over the upper Twin Falls was absolutely magical. I hope that my capture does it justice.
I love the icy cold water and the double sun star of this sunrise shot over Lake Tapps Washington.
Franklin Falls Trail, South Fork Snoqualmie. This is a beautiful short hike located along I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass Washington. Another hidden gem in this beautiful state!
Dash Point Park at Blue Hour. Something about this image of the pier pointing into the distant sunset strikes me as beautiful and surreal.
I never get tired of visiting Chambers Bay Golf Course in the Spring when the sun is coming back to the North and our days are getting longer. Something about those shadows and the distant mountains stirs the imagination.
Angle Lake in the afternoon light on a calm November day offers such serenity and symmetry to enjoy.
Angle Lake, Washington. Sometimes even driving home from work on a Fall day can surprise you with God's handiwork.
Mt. Rainier Washington over Lake Tapps. Some mornings just reward you for getting up early. The hot air balloon was an unexpected surprise.
Point Ruston, Tacoma. I love the way that this simple buoy reminds me to leave space in life and quiet the chaos. It was taken on a dreary day but the pop of color and calm reminded me that there is always beauty to be found.
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Washington. This remarkable boardwalk over the tidal flats of the Nisqually Delta near Olympia Washington extends over a mile out over the estuary. Certainly worth a visit for some photos!
Lake Tapps is situated so perfectly for a morning reflection. What a beautiful place to enjoy God's handiwork!
Most of my images are not black and white but a hazy smoke filled afternoon at Dash Point Park Washington lent itself to capturing this gentleman in shades of gray.
A different perspective on the Dash Point Park fishing pier. This pier at in NE Tacoma was first built for fishing and recreation in 1917. This is actually the 4th version at this location and is currently closed for another renovation and/or replacement.
Skagit River, Washington. I love the view up the river looking into the heart of the North Cascades along this beautiful waterway. You can really see the connection here between the distant snow and the life giving waters of the river.
Point Ruston, Tacoma Washington. I love the blue hour simplicity of this image taken on a pier along the waterfront. Taking the extra few minutes to hang around after the sun had set made for some nice mood lighting.
Gig Harbor, Washington. The evening light filtered through the Springtime clouds over this peaceful waterfront is magical to me and one of my personal favorite images in my collection.
Palouse Falls, Washington. This dramatic drop on the Palouse River just a few miles from the Snake River confluence is one of the more remote places in all of Washington but well worth the journey.
Redondo Beach, Washington. Evenings at Redondo are often even more magical than the mornings as the sun sets perfectly in the West at the right time of the year. I love the pink cotton candy of these clouds.
Deception Pass from the high bridge. An iconic and beautiful landmark in the Puget Sound that is worth the drive for some photos!
Deception Pass, Washington. Situated at the top of Whidbey Island, this narrow passage and the associated high bridge that gives access to the island is a delight to visit and capture in its many moods and seasons.
Redondo Beach, Washington. This waterfront looking over Poverty Bay is a wonderful place for a walk in the early morning as the mist clears with the rising sun.
Ruby Beach, Washington. One of the most iconic beaches along the wild and rugged Washington State coastline, Ruby is a photography paradise.