With wildfire smoke covering the Seattle area last evening, I stopped at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park to photograph the sunset. The smoke is never welcome, but it softened the scene and created a striking red-orange glow across Lake Washington. It was an unusual moment to witness. #pnw

Above the clouds. Golden light near Mount Rainier.

An alpine lake along the Naches Peak Loop at Chinook Pass. I loved how the still water reflected the surrounding evergreens, with a rocky peak rising in the background. The scene felt peaceful, secluded, and very refreshing. #PNW #WashingtonState #LandscapePhotography

A ferry crossing Puget Sound beneath a narrow opening of warm evening light. I loved the contrast between the small vessel, the layered mountain ridges, and the enormous cloud-filled sky. What catches your eye first? #PacificNorthwest #LandscapePhotography #PugetSound

Mount Rainier reflected on Tipsoo Lake at Chinook Pass This was taken during morning blue hour, just before the alpenglow began. The lake was perfectly flat with no wind, creating a beautiful reflection of Mount Rainier and the surrounding trees.

Wildflowers blooming along Tipsoo Lake with Mount Rainier reflection in the water. What catches your eye first? #MountRainier #PNWPhotography

Wildflowers at Chinook Pass, Mount Rainier National Park I loved seeing this hillside covered in blue lupines, pink blooms, yellow flowers, and small white blossoms. The mix of color across the green meadow made the entire slope feel alive with summer. #WildflowerWednesday #PNWPhotography

Enjoying the western pasqueflower seed heads and blue lupine wildflowers at Tipsoo Lake near Chinook Pass, Washington. #pnw

Monday motivation from Mount Rainier. I love hiking and camping around the mountain this summer. Seeing Rainier this close from my tent is incredible and reminds me why I keep returning. What place motivates you to get outside? #MondayMotivation

Monday motivation from Mount Rainier. I love hiking and camping around the mountain this summer. Seeing Rainier this close from my tent is incredible and reminds me why I keep returning. What place motivates you to get outside? #MondayMotivation

Sunset glow over Puget Sound I drove out to Alki Beach in Seattle yesterday hoping to catch the sunset. Clouds and fog hid most of it, but this Washington State ferry crossed just as rain lit up beneath the storm clouds Would you rather ride the ferry on a moody day like this or under sunny skies?

Two waterfalls, one narrow gorge. Last weekend, I hiked to Twin Falls near North Bend, Washington. I like how the water drops from one fall into the next, framed by steep rock walls and tall forest. It is easy to see how Twin Falls got its name. #PNWPhotography

I arrived early yesterday morning, hoping for a clear view of Mount Rainier while Tipsoo Lake was still calm. I was not disappointed. Seeing the alpenglow on Mount Rainier reflected in the lake was absolutely beautiful. I felt peaceful, excited, and incredibly lucky to witness it. #PNWPhotography

Mount Rainier under a sky full of stars I was hoping for a clear night, but a few clouds drifted through and made everything feel even more immense. Stars above, Rainier below… the whole night felt vast and peaceful in a way that’s hard to put into words. #MountRainier #PNWPhotography

Mount Rainier under a sky full of stars I was hoping for a clear night, but a few clouds drifted through and made everything feel even more immense. Stars above, Rainier below… the whole night felt vast and peaceful in a way that’s hard to put into words. #MountRainier #PNWPhotography

What first caught my eye was the way the evening light illuminated the left side of the ridge. From there, my eyes moved across the distant valleys and layered mountain ranges, each one fading farther into the horizon. That depth made the view feel expansive, and I really enjoyed taking it all in.

What first caught my eye was the way the evening light illuminated the left side of the ridge. From there, my eyes moved across the distant valleys and layered mountain ranges, each one fading farther into the horizon. That depth made the view feel expansive, and I really enjoyed taking it all in.

While hiking back from an overnight trip at Mount Rainier, I caught this sunrise spreading across the sky. I loved the deep red clouds against the cool blue above, with the dark ridgeline turning the entire scene into a dramatic silhouette. #MountRainier #PNWPhotography

While hiking the Burroughs Mountain Trail at Mount Rainier this past week, I came across these glacial boulders surrounded by mossy ground cover. I loved how the rocks lead the eye toward Mount Rainier’s summit beneath the clear blue sky. Sometimes the landscape just hands you the composition. 😀

Two waterfalls, one narrow gorge. Last weekend, I hiked to Twin Falls near North Bend, Washington. I like how the water drops from one fall into the next, framed by steep rock walls and tall forest. It is easy to see how Twin Falls got its name. #PNWPhotography

I captured this while hiking back toward Sunrise after spending the night trying to photograph the Milky Way over Mount Rainier. The stars had disappeared, but the layered clouds and early light gave me one more scene to remember. #MountRainier #PNWPhotography

Layers of Mount Rainier beneath shifting clouds I love how the many layers came together in this view, from the weathered log and young evergreens to the forest, Mount Rainier, and shifting clouds above. The changing clouds made the scene feel both dramatic and peaceful. #MountRainier

I tried to photograph the Milky Way directly over Mount Rainier yesterday, but the clouds had other plans. Still, check out the detail in this 30-second time-lapse video. Look closely and you’ll see climbers’ headlamps moving toward the summit, along with a few meteors streaking through the sky.

I tried to photograph the Milky Way directly over Mount Rainier yesterday, but the clouds had other plans. Still, check out the detail in this 30-second time-lapse video. Look closely and you’ll see climbers’ headlamps moving toward the summit, along with a few meteors streaking through the sky.

A quiet trail leading down to Shadow Lake. I was hiking the Wonderland Trail when I came across this view of the deep green water, surrounding evergreens, and a lone hiker near the shoreline. The whole scene felt calm and tucked away from the busier parts of Mount Rainier. #PNWPhotography

This was the pre-sunrise glow at Mount Rainier, Washington, on July 4, 2026. Just before the sun came up, the entire sky lit up in brilliant shades of red, orange, and pink. One of those mornings that made the early alarm completely worth it. ✨ #pnw

Benson Bridge beneath Multnomah Falls I love how Benson Bridge divides the scene into layers, with the upper cascade disappearing above it and the lower falls continuing through the gorge below. #PNWPhotography #Waterfalls

This was the pre-sunrise glow at Mount Rainier, Washington, on July 4, 2026. Just before the sun came up, the entire sky lit up in brilliant shades of red, orange, and pink. One of those mornings that made the early alarm completely worth it. ✨ #pnw

The road into Mount Rainier always feels like it’s pulling you in. The trees close around you, the yellow lines lead the way, and then, there it is. Rising straight ahead like it’s been waiting for you. Hard not to feel that little spark of excitement every time.

The road into Mount Rainier always feels like it’s pulling you in. The trees close around you, the yellow lines lead the way, and then, there it is. Rising straight ahead like it’s been waiting for you. Hard not to feel that little spark of excitement every time.