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.)

Gobbler's Knob

A winter view of the Oregon Cascades from Broken Top to the Three Sisters at sunset. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Sunrise Glow at Broken Top

Broken Top was absolutely spectacular at sunrise. What a fantastic glow on both the mountain and the forest! (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Mount Washington In Autumn

A windy morning, clouds blowing around the mountain peak, with golden tones of larch trees, vibrant reds of vine maples, and other fall colors below… what a beautiful fall day in the Oregon Cascades! (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Mount Washington In Autumn - Vertical

A windy morning, clouds blowing around the mountain peak, with golden tones of larch trees, vibrant reds of vine maples, and other fall colors below… what a beautiful fall day in the Oregon Cascades! (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Fall Splendor In The North Cascades

Snow-covered Mount Baker rises above the splendor of fall in Washington’s North Cascades. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Shuksan In Summer

A late summer view of Mount Shuksan shows very little snow left on the mountain. This view from Artist Ridge in Heather Meadows. (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.)

Reflections On Still Waters

Mt. Shuksan and fall foliage reflect in Picture Lake, in the Heather Meadows area of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It's easy to see why this is called Picture Lake. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Reflections On Still Waters (vertical)

Mt. Shuksan and fall foliage reflect in Picture Lake, in the Heather Meadows area of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It's easy to see why this is called Picture Lake. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

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.)

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.

Vibrant Sunset At Smith Rock

A vibrant at Smith Rock State Park. A colorful sky, with clouds that blew by quickly in gusty winds. Just a bit of snow left, and the thawing created some very muddy trails.

Three Sisters At Sunset, Central Oregon

The sun sets in the west behind the Three Sisters, prominent mountains in the Central Oregon Cascades. From Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Three Sisters At Sunset, Central Oregon (vertical)

The sun sets in the west behind the Three Sisters, prominent mountains in the Central Oregon Cascades. From Indian Ford Meadow Preserve.

"Lunar," Painted Hills, OR

The landscape of the Painted Hills looks like something out of this world. This overview captures some of the magnificent colors. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

"Toes," Painted Hills, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, OR

The always beautiful Painted Hills on a bright sunny day. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Broken Top's No Name Lake

Broken Top Hike

Cascade Mountain Range From Top Of Broken Top

"Three Sisters" Mountain Peaks In Central Oregon

Beauty Above the Creek

Three Fingered Jack rises above Canyon Creek in Central Oregon's Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)