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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One thing about the Pacific Northwest mountains.
You can stand in the same place a hundred times.
And the mountain will never look the same twice.
Light and weather rewrite the scene every day.
North side of Mount Index.
What stood out to me here was the contrast between the dark green forest below and the snow-covered ridges above. I like how that separation gives the mountain so much presence.
Carl Prothman