Holiday Lights at the Grotto
During the long, dark days in December, towns and cities light up with glorious colors of the holiday season. There are several choices on where to see lights displays to brighten your holiday spirit! In Portland, visit the Grotto for a brisk walk through the beautiful light display as you… Read More
Ellensburg, Washington
Photo of the week: A peaceful, serene pond in Autumn near Ellensburg taken by Jim Choate. Can you hear the quiet?
Barn near Cashmere, Washington
Photo of the week: A country Autumn scene captured by photographer Jim Choate of a barn north of Cashmere, Washington in Chelan County. Peaceful!
Swan Island Dahlias
Now is the time to visit the beautiful fields of dahlias at Swan Island Dahlias before Autumn rains arrive! This sunny, warm long summer has extended their bloom season. The fields are free to visit and photograph (just don’t walk in the rows as they can break easily.) Located on… Read More
Field of Dreams in Moses Lake
Sometimes you are just in the right place, at the right time. Photographer Jim Choate definitely was, as he found a field of sunflowers in Moses Lake, Washington begging to be photographed. As the late summer sun begins to sit lower in the sky, keep your camera nearby and you… Read More
Crockets Knob Wildfire
This spectacular photo was taken by Eric Miller of the U.S. Forest Service on August 25, 2022. The fire retardant drop was over the Crockets Knob wildfire, in remote, steep terrain near John Day, in the Malheur National Forest located in Eastern Oregon. The fire was started by lightning and… Read More