The Beauty of Crater Lake, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Clear skies in the afternoon gave us the opportunity to see Crater Lake in all its jewel-like beauty. This view of the lake and Wizard Island is from The Watchman area. Seasonal pollen from pine trees in the area has been heavy this spring, and you can see yellow streaks of the pollen where it has accumulated along the shorelines. Such a beautiful place! (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Mount Shuksan, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA

Mount Shuksan from Artist Point in the Heather Meadows area of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Artist Point has been described as a top competitor for best viewpoint in the state, with breathtaking views of several mountain peaks in the Cascades and the valleys below. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Magic Night at Sparks Lake

What a magical sunset on this June night at Sparks Lake in the Central Oregon Cascades. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

The Three Sisters, Central Oregon

A sweeping view of the prominent Three Sisters mountains in the Central Oregon Cascades. This view from Indian Ford Meadow Preserve in Sisters, OR. From left to right, South Sister, Middle Sister, and North Sister. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Fields of Gold, Skagit Valley, Mt. Vernon, WA

The daffodils in the Skagit Valley fields are so lovely in the early spring. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Summer Reflections at Sparks

Special moments at Central Oregon’s Sparks Lake…watching the sunrise create a tangerine sky and spread its light on Broken Top, seeing the warmth of the sun form a layer of fog over the lake, and enjoying beautiful reflections in the calm of the early morning. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Port Townsend Waterfront

The waterfront of the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend, WA, with snow-covered peaks of the Olympic Mountains in the background. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Snow-Covered Mount Baker and the North Cascades

Snow-covered Mount Baker and nearby peaks in Washington’s North Cascades rise in the distance above Port Townsend’s Northwest Maritime Center and Wooden Boat Foundation. An inspiring view from the deck of the Washington State Ferry as it prepares to leave the Port Townsend dock. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Deception Pass Bridge, Whidbey Island, WA, Looking West

Whidbey Island’s Deception Pass Bridge, one of the scenic wonders of the Pacific Northwest, was built in 1935 and has a height of approximately 180 feet above the water (depending on the tides). (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Broken Top's No Name Lake

White River and Celestial Falls, North Central Oregon

White River Falls is located in White River Falls State Park in North Central Oregon near the town of Maupin. There are two distinct parts to the falls. The top tier is split into anywhere from three to six distinct segments, and dramatically drops 75 feet over a horseshoe-shaped ledge in basalt rock. The bottom tier plunges another 41 feet into a large pool. In 2014 the falls were renamed as two separate falls: White River Falls (the top one) and Celestial Falls (the lower falls). Regardless of what they are called, these waterfalls are spectacular!

Toketee Falls, North Umpqua River, Southwest Oregon

One of the most famous waterfalls in Oregon, the 113-foot Toketee Falls on the North Umpqua River is actually two falls, first dropping 28 feet in a narrow gorge, then plunging another 85 feet over a wall of columnar basalt into a large pool. The lush green foliage surrounding the crystal clear water of the falls makes this waterfall rather spectacular.

Smith Rock State Park, Central Oregon

Sunset At Smith Rock State Park, Central Oregon

This November visit to Smith Rock State Park found a little snow left from last week's snow storm and very muddy trails as the frozen trails were thawing. Windy conditions made the clouds blow by quickly, and at sunset they turned golden.

Red Sky At Night, Smith Rock State Park, Central Oregon

On a November evening at Smith Rock State Park, I watched the clouds in the sky turn red in the twilight following the sunset. Lingering snow on the hillside shows up like sprinkled sugar, and this view shows one of the hiking trails leading to the river outlined with snow.

Heather Meadows

The brilliant red berries on mountain ash around Picture Lake add more richness to the already majestic landscape at Heather Meadows. This gorgeous place is in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, near the end of the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway. Mt. Shuksan and other nearby peaks in the North Cascades are in the background. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Winter Reflections On The Deschutes, Central Oregon

Late afternoon sun highlighted the winter foliage along the Deschutes River near Bend, Oregon, and created some great reflections in the calm water in this January image.

Fidalgo Bay At Sunrise

Fidalgo Bay from Anacortes Marina with Mt. Baker and the Cascade Mountains in the distance. Water calm as glass…a most peaceful Sunday morning.

Starry Night At Sparks Lake

Rosario Head, Deception Pass, WA

Violin Serenade - Rosario Head, Deception Pass, WA

Sunset at Sparks Lake, Central Oregon Cascades

Sunrise at Anacortes Marina

Aspens In Winter, Bend, OR

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