Rainbow in the Mist
While I was at Franklin Falls this past weekend, this rainbow formed in the spray right where the mist met the rocks. It only lasted for a moment.
What I like here is how the rainbow and mist almost make it look like there are water droplets on the lens, but that texture is really the dark rock in the background.
What catches your eye first here, the rainbow, the mist, or the rock?
While I was hiking up to Franklin Falls this past weekend, this stretch of the South Fork Snoqualmie River caught my eye.
What I liked about this scene is the small waterfall tucked into the bend and the way the river flowed down through the rocks into that pool below. The green forest made it feel quiet, hidden, and very Northwest.
What catches your eye first here, the upper falls, the flowing water, or the mossy trees?
Franklin Falls trail is open again.
Yesterday on the hike up to Franklin Falls, this winding trail caught my eye.
I liked how this path kept bending through the forest, pulling me farther in with every turn.
When was the last time you made it up to Franklin Falls?
While I was at Colman Park Beach in Seattle, this willow tree caught my eye.
What drew me in was the green branches over the water and the pale grass along the edge. It felt fresh and quietly reflective.
What do you notice first here, the willow, the reflection, or the grass?
Evening light at Colman Park Beach in Seattle.
I drove over to Colman Park and caught the last bit of sunlight on Mount Rainier.
I really love the contrast between the deep blue of Lake Washington and the soft alpenglow on the mountain. It made this evening feel special to me.
What catches your eye first here, the blue water or the mountain light?
Ribbons of Light in Seattle
I drove up to Seattle’s I-90 bridge last night to photograph the traffic with a 30-second exposure. The headlights and taillights turned into ribbons of light.
What I really enjoy here is the depth, from the bridge in front, to the city behind it, to the distant mountains fading into the last light.
What catches your eye first here, the light trails, the city, or the mountains?
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Golden hour at Seahurst Park
Sunsets on Puget Sound never get old. The driftwood in the foreground and that clean vertical reflection were what held this frame together for me.
Quick question: What catches your eye first here, the glowing reflection or the logs?
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Lenticular over Mount Rainier.
This was a 30 second blue hour exposure. I could not actually see that faint cloud band with my eyes at the time, but the long exposure picked it up above the summit.
Do you notice the cloud first, or the mountain?
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Lower falls at Wallace Falls State Park, Washington.
I went for a hike here and was struck by how the trail keeps you close to the Wallace River before opening to this view through the trees. It is one of those places that feels deep, green, and full of motion.
Where is your favorite place to hike for waterfall views?
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Cherry Blossoms in Spring.
For a few days each year, everything feels softer under these blossoms. I always notice how quickly this kind of beauty appears and disappears. That may be part of why it feels so special.
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Carl Prothman