One of the entertaining things about outdoor photography is that you never really know what you're going to come back with. Yesterday, I set out to take pictures of running water and cliffs in morning light. I came back with flowers.
This one really struck me. I don't know if I noticed at the time, but every petal and almost every leaf has a single water droplet hanging from their pointy end.
Waterfall, rock, and a little bit of rainbow.
What caught my eye here was the power of the water against all that dark volcanic rock. The waterfall feels loud and alive, but the rainbow near the base adds this quiet little surprise.
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Small waterfall near Reflection Lake.
This was one of those quieter stops in Mount Rainier National Park that would be easy to pass by, but the shape of the falls and the small peak rising in the far background is what caught my eye.
I liked how the scene had both things at once, the close-up rush of water in front and that quiet mountain view tucked behind it.
What catches your eye first, the waterfall or the peak in the distance?
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Early morning blue hour on Lake Washington.
This image was captured during the early morning blue hour, just as the sky began to brighten and the lake settled into deep blue tones. These ducks crossed the reflection at the right moment, adding a small bit of movement to an otherwise still scene.
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Mount Rainier Rising Over the Ridge
What I love most about this view is the scale. The trees and jagged rock ridge make Mount Rainier feel enormous as it rises behind them. And the bright snow against the deep blue sky makes the whole mountain pop.
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Mount Rainier and the First Blue Openings at Tipsoo Lake
What caught my eye here was the mix of deep snow, evergreen trees, and those small blue meltwater pools opening up beneath the mountain. The lake was still mostly frozen, but spring was clearly starting to push through.
It felt bright, quiet, and full of mountain stillness.
What catches your eye first, Mount Rainier or the thawing lake below?
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Reflection Lake at Mount Rainier National Park
Yesterday felt like the start of Mount Rainier season again. With Cayuse Pass and Chinook Pass both open, I was able to drive all the way around the mountain, and Reflection Lake was one of the highlights. The blue sky, the puffy white clouds, and that clean reflection made it a beautiful day to be out with my camera.
What catches your eye first here?
Bridal Veil Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
What I liked most here was how the waterfall felt tucked inside the forest instead of standing apart from it. The moss, rock, and rushing water all worked together and made the whole scene feel cool, quiet, and alive.
What catches your eye first, the waterfall or all that green around it?
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Palouse Falls fades into its own mist.
What I liked most about this view was how the waterfall disappeared into a large cloud of mist below. It made the scene feel powerful, but also dreamlike.
Do you see what I see here?
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