Scenic Gallery

SCENIC

Fall morning Fog laying in the lowlands of the Methow Valley, Eastern WashingtonBasalt Columns formed when molten lava cooled towering over the eastern Washington high desert near George, WashingtonPanorama of Mount Saint Helens (caldera on the left) and Spirit Lake from Windy Ridge. The rebounding groundcover is thriving since the 1980 eruption of the mountain. The log mat still floating on the surface of Spirit Lake (brown area to right) is made up by thousands of trees that were blown down during the 1980 eruption .MIlky WayRoad to the top of Steens Mountain, OregonA woman looking out across the Alvord Desert from a cliffs edge on Steens Mountain, South Eastern Oregon.The jagged cliffs on the east side of the Steens Mountain Summit above the Alvord Desert in South Eastern Oregon.A sample of the amazing and intriguing mountain geology in the central Nevada desert.Late afternoon views of the Grand Canyon from the South Rim Trail, near Mather Point, Grand Canyon Village, AZ.Morning views of the Grand Canyon from the Village.VPanoramic view of the Grand Canyon from the South Rim, Maricopa Point area.View of the Grand Canyon from Hermit Trailhead, South Rim.Fall colored leaves along the Tieton River near Nachez, WashingtonPoplar and Oak trees in Fall colors in the Tieton River valley near Nachez, WashingtonNPK Canyon and Fall colors from Oak Creek Road in Eastern WashingtonViews of the Oak trees in full Fal colors along Oak Creek Road in Eastern WashingtonA view of a Basalt bluff and Fall colors off Hiway 12 in Eastern WashingtonA foggy morning hike on Bell's View Trail, Cape Disapointment, WashingtonThe cool mountain waters of Robinson Creek near the town of Mazama in Eastern Washington flow over and among the rocks giving a cottony feel.The cool mountain waters of Robinson Creek near the town of Mazama in Eastern Washington flow over and among the rocks giving a cottony feel.Birch Trees reflecting on a pond Methow Valley, WashingtonReflections of the surrounding hills on a calm pond near the town of Winthrip in Eastern Washington.A view toward Pearrygin Lake State Park near the town of Winthrip in Eastern Washington.Milky Way, Eastern WashingtonReflections on Blue Lake in the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area of Okanogan County, North Central WashingtonBlack and White of framatic clouds, fields and rolling hills near Conconully, Eastern WashingtonFlock of Geese at sunset, Unity Lake State Recreation Site, Eastern OregonInteresting smoke cloud formations from nearby wild fires. Unity Lake State Receration Site, Eastern OregonBlack and White of Fenceline through rolling hills near Pendelton, OregonA black and white image of delapidated and overgrown farm buildings in Eastern WashingtonMorning sun rays through the Morning fog in the Olympic National Park on the Washington Coast. Black and WhiteSea Stacks and Abbey Island at Ruby Beach in the Olympic National Park, on the Washington Coast. Black and WhiteTextures of clouds and Wake, Puget Sound, WashingtonPatches of snow in the Rain Forest of the Olympic National Park, WashingtonThe gravel bars, the exposed geologic and eroding cliffs of the wild Snake River as seen from the Washington side looking across to the Idaho side.A black and White image of a spooky old abandoned barn under threatening weather clouds in Eastern WashingtonA beautiful Spring day overlooking the fertile agricultural fields of the Palouse area as seen from Steptoe Butte State Park in Southeastern WashingtonA black and White image of a spooky old abandoned house under threatening weather clouds in Eastern WashingtonA Black and White of an old barn in Eastern WashingtonBlack and WHite of a storage barn in Eastern WashingtonThreatening rainy weather overlooking the Clearwater River and Lewiston, Idaho from the Lewiston HIll Overlook at the top of the Old Spiral Hiway.A little waterfall in the Olympic National Forest, Western WashingtonA little waterfall in the Olympic National Forest, Western WashingtonSunset through wildfire smoke, Eastern WashingtonDry Falls Lake. Dry Falls State Park, Eastern WashingtonA passing squall in the distance near Fort Stevens State Park, OregonCrazy moss covered trees in the Oregon coastal rainforest.Yellow leaves in Fall colors on an ornamental maple tree.A hill in Arizona covered with large Seguaro CactusClouds showing trails of precipitation or rainstreaks below the clouds also known as Virga. The moisture doesn't make it to the Arizona ground.Sunset at White Sands National Monument, New MexicoA sunset near Las Cruces New Mexico with cirrus clouds showing Virga effect.Several of the many Radio Telescopes around the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Very Large Array complex in New MexicoSome of the many Radio Telescopes around the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Very Large Array complex in New Mexico including the tracks used to move the dishes.Erosion of the hills in New MexicoBlack and White of old tree in the Mesa Verde National Park, ColoradoA look into the Cliff Palace Cliff Dwellings in the Mesa Verde National Park ColoradoHardened Flowing Rock at Canyonlands National Park, UtahA view into the Big Springs Canyon showing wonderful geology. Canyonlands National Park, UtahA view of the moon through the Wilson Arch, near Moab, UtahFlooding waters at the Tumwtaer Falls of the Deschutes River, Olympia, WashingtonFog and reflections on a calm morning, Olympia, WashigntonMonochrome of a silhouetted Black Hills post-logging treeline during a dramatic sunset over the Capitol State Forest near Olympia, WashingtonThe scenic rocky Pacific coast at Ruby Beach. Olympic National ParkA walking path through Spring growth in Western WashingtonA wonderful early Summertime view of the West side of Mount Rainier from Eatonville, WashingtonA huge Thunderhead dumping rain and hail on the prairie of Southeast Wyoming providing a wonderful Rainbow for those on this side of the stormA major trextured storm cloud unloading rain and hail but sharing a wonderful rainbow near Chugwater, WyomingA dramatic monochrome view into the distance across rows of hills looking west from Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve near Golden, ColoradoMorning Ffog shrouds the evergreen trees near Olympia, WashingtonMorning fog enhances the dramatic beauty of the waves crashing into the cliffs at Cape Disappointment Lighthouse at the mouth of the Columbia River in Southwest WashingtonCape Disappointment Lighthouse and the mouth of the Columbia River in Southwest WashingtonCrashing waves against the cliffs at Waikiki Beach, Cape Disappointment at the mouth of the Columbia River in Southwest WashingtonA birch lined and leaf covered dirt road in the Olympic National Forest, WashingtonLong Exposure of the rushing water, rocks, and moss of Bunch Falls near Lake Quinault in the Olympic National ForestLong Exposure Monochrome during a sunset at Ruby Beach near Kalaloch, Washignton, Olympic National Parka slow exposure of Pacific Ocean surf and Ice Plant at Sereno del Mar, Califronia.Fog amomg the trees at Sunrise in the Pacific Northwest. Olympic Mountains in the background.A beautiful sunset at Deception Pass State Park looking out at the Salish Sea, Straight of Juan de Fuca, Whidbey Island, Washington.A wonderful double rainbow enjoyed in Western WashingtonThe geologic rock columns, called Three Sisters, as seen from the Three Sisters Walk and Echo Point in the Blue Mountains near Katoomba, New South Wales, AustraliaSilhouetted palm trees against a sunset on Hamilton Island, Queensland, AustraliaA peak at the exposed and submerged corals at low tide on the Hardy Reef, part of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia.Submerged corals at lthe Hardy Reef, part of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia.Milla Milla Falls near Atherton, Queensland, AustraliaZillie Falls, Atherton Tablelands, Queesnland, AustraliaA view through the rainforest jungle from Cape Tribulation Road in the Daintree Rainforest, Queensland, AustraliaA palm tree leaning over Oak Beach casting a miday shadow on the hot sand in the private grounds of the Thala Beach Nature Preserve near Port Douglas, Queensland, AustraliaOak Beach near Port Douglas, Queensland, AuatraliaA Foreest Service Road through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WashingtonRare Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) as seen from Western Washington State, May 2024. This is a view up the CoronaRare Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) as seen from Western Washington State, May 2024Jungle rain forest, table lands, Queensland, AustraliaMilky Way from the Southern Hemisphere. Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaWaterfalls and pools at the Platypus Ponds, Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat, Butcher's Creek, Atherton Table Lands, Queensland, AustraliaWaterfalls and pools at the Platypus Ponds, Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat, Butcher's Creek, Atherton Table Lands, Queensland, AustraliaBlack and White of a lone Eucalyptus Gongylocarpa tree, Butcher's Creek, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaMount St. Helens and the recovering desolation as seen from Johnston Ridge ObservatoryA local residence along the Cinque Terre trail, ItalyA view of the village of Vernazza, on the Liguarian Sea, Cinque Terre, ItalyA beautiful day overlooking the village of Vernazza, on the Ligurian Sea, Cinque Terre, ItalyDoumo and Facade at sunset from a surrounding rooftop. Florence, ItalyThe Arch of Constantine and the Roman Colosseum, Rome, ItalyThe interior of The Pantheon, Rome ItalyA rainbow over ruins and flowering trees, Pompei, ItalyA large piazza and Columns of ancient Pompei with Mt. Vesuvius in the background, Pompei ItalyThe Roman Coliseum at sunset, Rome, ItalySailboat, Golden Gate Bridge and San Fransisco FogA windswept tree at the Golden Gate PromenadeCrashing waves near the Golden Gate BridgeA woman takes a quiet, horse ride on a solitary beazach in the Oregon National Wildlife Refuge in Bandon, OregonWashington State Capitol and Steam Plant reflecting Fall colors in Capitol LakeBeautiful scenery of the Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HawaiiA glorious view out to the Pacific Ocean through the Kalalau Valley, Na Pali Coast, Kauai, HawaiiFingers of God Sunset with the Olympic Mountains peeking through across the Puget Sound from SeattleThe New Lindau Lighthouse on Lake Constance, GermanyA panorama from a grassy field above the town of Uhingen, GermanyA Springtime pastoral scene in Southern Germany across a flowered field with horses and the German AlpsThe Neulschwanstein Castle in southern GermanyPanorama of the Fussen region in southern Germany. Alpsee (Alp Lake) with the Hohenschwangau (Castle)spring in the Rhine Valley Grape VineyardChristine Falls in the Mount Rainier National Park, WashingtonA calm day with reflections on Trail Lake, AlaskaA panoramic summer view over Kachamak Bay and the Kenai Mountains.A flyfisher on the Rusian River, Alaska.A summertime panoramic view of Portage Lake, Alaska. Little icebergs, and surrounding Kenai Mountains and glaciers.Mount Raineir and Port of Tacoma at sunsetFall Sunset and clouds reflection on the beach at Ocean Shores, WashingtonVaporatto (buses) on the Grand Canal, basillica Santa Maria Della Salute in the background, Venice, ItalyPanorama of Venice, Italy at SunsetFall colors and North Cascade Mountains, reflecting in Skinny Creek along Highway 2, Wenatchee National Forest, Washington StateMoon rise over FogRising Full Moon behind the Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill, San Francisco,Panorama of the full Moon rising behind the Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, CaliforniaFishing boats, also known as Pangas, on Zihuatanjo beach, MexicoSunset over the islands in front of Ixtapa, MexicoWind Turbines of the Lower Snake River Wind Project in contrast to an old barn in Garfield County, Eastern Washington.A portion of the Deschutes River Falls in Tumwater, WashingtonRolling Barley fields in Palouse Coutry, Eastern WashingtonA Black and White view of the rolling hills of the Palouse, Kamiak Butte County Park, Eastern WashingtonA view of the rolling green hills of the Palouse, Kamiak Butte County Park, Eastern WashingtonA view of the rolling green hills of the Palouse, Kamiak Butte County Park, Eastern WashingtonRolling hills of barley grain fields and blue sky in the Palouse Country of Eastern WashingtonA view of Mount Rainier above Tipsoo Lake, near the top of Chinook Pass on Highway 410 in the Cascade Mountains of WashigntonA white sand beach on the uninhabited island, Cayo Zapatilla, in Bocas del Toro, Panama.Farm under the big sky of Eastern WashingtonA curvy section of Highway 129 in Eastern Washington near the Oregon borderThe Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier in alpenglow during a Summer sunsetA view looking East of Mount Rainier and the Cascade Mountains from the Capitol State Forest near Olympia, Washington.A view of the Tacoma Narrows Bridges from the water surface. The bridges span "The Narrows" a geographical part of the Puget Sound. The 2 bridges are a portion of Hiway 16 that that spans the Tacoma Narrows strait of Puget Sound between Tacoma and the Kitsap Peninsula. The 2 bridges replaced the original "Galloping Gertie" which collapsed into the water during a wind storm November 7, 1940.Slow exposure of the gentle pacific surf on Rialto Beach looking out at James Island.Mount Adams Reflecting on Takhlakh Lake in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington State.Predawn Srars and Mount Adams reflecting on Takhlakh Lake in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WashingtonColorful Fall leaves falling into Trout Lake Creek, Washington.Waves surging through a hole in Arch Rock create an interesting arcing wave. Arch Rock is located near Brookings Oregon.Morning haze rising from Harris Beach near Brookings Oregon. The Haystack Rocks add to the views looing out at the Pacific OceanWaves softened by a long exposure surge onto the beach at MacKerricher State Park and Marine Conservation Area near Cleone in Northern CaliforniaRocl bluff and hikers at Pinnacles National Park, CaliforniaThe Tacoma Narrows Bridges from the water surface. looking North West toward Point Evans. The Bridges stretch over a portion of the Puget Sound and connects Tacoma to the Olympic Peninsula, Washington.Mount Rainier looms over the City of Tacoma on an early Winter morning.Sunset over the waves at Cape Disappointment, Washington. The atmospheric inversion causes the sun to appear in several locationas at once. This is effect is also known as Feta Morgana.Full Fall colors of the Oak trees along Oak Creek Road in Eastern Washington.Wave action and South Lighthouse at Cape Disapointment. Mouth of the Columbia River, WashingtonSun light through morning fog, Bell's View Trail, Cape Disapointment, WashingtonLost River Falls near Methow Valley, Eastern Washington. Soft Water EffectMorning sun rays through the Morning fog reflected on Cedar Creek, Olympic National Park on the Washington Coast.. Black and WhiteA black and White image of a spooky old abandoned house under threatening weather clouds in Eastern WashingtonSome of the many Satellite Dishes at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Very Large Array, New MexicoBlack and White of the amazing geology of The Needles, Canyonlands National Park, UtahA beautiful sunset at Deception Pass State Park looking out at the Salish Sea, Straight of Juan de Fuca, Whidbey Island, Washington.Sunrise through fog over the jungle canopy, Atherton Table lands, Butcher's Creek. Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat, Queensland, AustraliaBlack and White of a lone Eucalyptus Gongylocarpa tree, Butcher's Creek, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, AustraliaNandroya Falls in the Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat, Butcher's Creek , Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia