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
Ruby Beach, Washington
Photo of the week: Ruby Beach, Washington Located on the western edge of the Olympic National Park where rainforest meets ocean. Truly a magical place at sunset!
Camassia at Finley Wildlife Refuge
In mid to late April, walk the paths at the Finley Wildlife Refuge and you may see swaths of camassia wild flowers in bloom. They don’t have much fragrance, but were once a source of food for native populations. They are beautiful to photograph, but stay on the paths and… Read More