Towering Fragility

Methow Valley, WA Shooting at a lake below I noticed this brilliant stand of Aspen. I had to bushwack up a fairly steep mountain to get a good angle, but the effort was well worth it.

Autumn's Canvas

Methow Valley, WA During fall the Methow Valley - just east of North Cascades National park - lights up in a brilliant display of aspens and cottonwoods.

Aspen Geometry

Methow Valley, WA During fall the Methow Valley - just east of North Cascades National park - lights up in a brilliant display of aspens and cottonwoods. This shot features the white bark of the aspen trees.

Lichen of Lake Abert

Lake Abert, OR Driving along I-395, I stumbled upon Lake Abert, a lovely lake in the high desert featuring black rock beaches covered in bright orange lichens. I never saw another person as I shot the sunset light joyfully for hours.

Big Boulder Lichen

Lake Abert, OR The large black boulders aside Lake Abert were covered with bright orange lichens, beautifully contrasted against the green desert shrubs as I prepared for an epic sunset lightshow on the heavy clouds above.

North Cascades Highway

North Cascades National Park, WA One primary highway winds its way through the rugged mountain landscape of North Cascades National Park in central Washington.

Canyon Light on a Mossy Tree

near North Cascades National Park, WA Sunlight catches the yellow leaves of a tree along a turquoise river near the entrance to North Cascades National Park.

Autumn's Path

Methow Valley, WA During fall the Methow Valley - just east of North Cascades National park - lights up in a brilliant display of aspens and cottonwoods.

Autumn's Path, II

Methow Valley, WA During fall the Methow Valley - just east of North Cascades National park - lights up in a brilliant display of aspens and cottonwoods.

Methow Cottonwoods

Methow Valley, WA During fall the Methow Valley - just east of North Cascades National park - lights up in a brilliant display of aspens and cottonwoods.

Autumn Picnic

Methow Valley, WA During fall the Methow Valley - just east of North Cascades National park - lights up in a brilliant display of aspens and cottonwoods.

Lakeside Foliage

Methow Valley, WA During fall the Methow Valley - just east of North Cascades National park - lights up in a brilliant display of aspens and cottonwoods.