“Coming near the edge of the snowfield I find running water close to the surface, visible among the rocks. I stop to drink. The water is bitterly, brilliantly cold with […]
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Shiprock, New Mexico
“Leave it as it is. You cannot improve upon it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it.”— Theodore Roosevelt
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Diving in, Kananaskis River, Alberta
“Those who flow as life flows know they need no other force.”— Lao Tzu
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Winter Hike in the Cascade Mountains
“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.”— Edward Abbey
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Greenland Sea Kayaking Adventure
As an avid sea kayaker, Greenland has been a paddling dream destination of mine for several years. And as an outdoor photographer, I’m always seeking out giant open landscapes in […]
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Skagit Valley Tulip Sunrise
Another year, another spring and another sunrise in the colorful RoozenGaarde fields of tulips in Washington State’s Skagit Valley. Now at least a 15 year tradition, my family makes the […]
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Carnival Kicks Off in Lucerne
Thursday, February 4, 2016 (Dirty Thursday)Lucerne, Switzerland Carnival season has kicked off here in Lucerne, with tens of thousands of costumed Swiss partiers prowling the streets for parades, music and […]
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Point Wilson Lighthouse and Mt Baker Sunrise
I saw this photo last winter on a visit to Fort Worden State Park, with the Point Wilson Lighthouse perfectly aligned to Mount Baker. But I wasn’t happy with a […]
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Exploring Fort Worden Bunkers with the Fujifilm X100T
With its industry-unique X-Trans sensor promising super-sharp images, I though the old abandoned bunkers of Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend would make a great testing ground for my […]
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San Juan Island Highlights
A few winter shots from my favorite of the San Juan Islands, including Cattle Point Light and Lime Kiln Light standing watch under starry night skies, and Pacific madrone trees […]
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Mount Rigi
Enjoying a fine day in Switzerland with a cog train ride up Mount Rigi for spectacular views of the Swiss Alps, and then a steep scramble down it’s north side […]
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Cologne City Skyline
Multnomah Falls Featured by Printed Art Curator’s Blog
The curators over at Printed Art have featured Multnomah Falls as part of a portfolio on “The Motion of Water“. “Cascades of color and energy flying by, and there you […]
Read More 16 Images That Show Why I’m Proud to Live in the Pacific Northwest
It’s pretty hard to beat the Pacific Northwest as a place to hang your rain hat. This post illustrates some of the things I love about home in the PNW, […]
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Spring Arrives in the Skagit Valley
Nothing signals the arrival of spring in Western Washington like an expansive field of blooming yellow daffodils in the Skagit Valley. Starting with 5 acres in 1947, the Dutch immigrant […]
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10 Simple Steps to Sharper Photographs
Looking for more sharpness in your photos? Here are 10 Simple Steps to Sharper Photographs I recently published for the travel website Matador Network.
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Good Night 2014!
8:57 pm, December 31, 2014: This photo of Point Wilson Lighthouse under a cold starry night sky concludes my 2014. An 85% waxing gibbous moon illuminated the scene. I could […]
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Even More Boulder River
My wife and I enjoyed the Boulder River Trail so much last weekend, that we decided to hiked it with friends again this weekend.
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