Sunset reflections in a Cannon Beach tide pool, Oregon Coast.
A tugboat crossing Puget Sound on the ferry ride to Port Townsend
I started this trip on a Tuesday, and then again on a Wednesday, due to an early equipment failure… I’ll probably be replacing my dead old Nikon with a Canon, though I’m still deciding which model will best fit the gap. In any case, I drove up to Whidbey Island across Deception Pass, and down to the Keystone Ferry. The crossing to Port Townsend was beautiful: sunny and warm, but with enough clouds in the sky to keep things interesting. Continue reading »
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Cascade Rain, Mountain Loop Highway
I was a little restless after dinner last evening, having had to delay a long photography trip because of a few different projects that have come up. I could see that the clouds were still dark and heavy over the mountain to the east, but to the west, the sky was clearing, which is a recipe for dramatic evening light. The only question was where to go. Since it was already nearly 7pm, and I knew that sunset would be around 9, my options were limited. I decided to make the drive past Granite Falls and up the Mountain Loop Highway to see what I could find along the way.
As I approached the Verlot Ranger Station, and the trailheads for Mt. Pilchuck, Lake 22, and Heather Lake, it was already clear that I’d made a bit of a mistake. I was in the shadow of the mountain, and would therefore miss the light… and the clouds were still heavy. So I kept moving, heading up towards the Big Four and Ice Caves. Then, it started raining. Rain can be very peaceful, though, especially if you can keep your camera out of it. The rain was light enough that I could stop under large trees and remain completely dry, but the mist defined very pretty layers of trees and rocky crags. I set up my tripod and took a few shots, and then decided to get out of the weather. Continue reading »
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An evening cloud break, April 5th, 2010. Under-exposed by 1.5 stops to keep the snow from blowing out. Click on the photo for a larger size, it's worth it!
I am currently very lucky to be living in a house with an astounding view. Every now and then, I take a look out the front windows and find a view that is stunning, and I have to grab my camera and start taking pictures. Individually, these photos are not much more than that: snapshots from the front deck. Together, though, they show the volatility of the landscape in this area between the mountains, Lake Stevens, and the Puget Sound. Continue reading »
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