Examples of dahlias against a black background with soft directional lighting. The first one on this ...
Observations
This is another compilation, various photos I've taken in my explorations of the world. Forests ...
The Devil’s Staircase
The lowland old growth forests and waterfalls of Oregon's Devil's Staircase are a natural treasure. ...
Within my View
This is another catch-all posting of assorted photos and stories from the past 6 months or ...
Backpacking the Southern Wind River Range (Part 1 of 2)
The dramatic heights of Wyoming's Wind River Mountains aren't a secret among backpackers. During ...
Backpacking the Southern Wind River Range (Part 2 of 2)
Click here to go back to Part 1 We had a pleasant evening and night at Washakie Lake. The ...
A Loop Through the Badger Creek Wilderness
I was looking for a moderately-difficult overnight backpacking trip to help prepare for a longer ...
A Visit to Eastern Oregon
I try to visit eastern Oregon at least once a year. I especially love the spring, when the ...
A Morning Walk Along the Wilson River
The Wilson River flows from the Oregon Coast Range, westward to Tillamook Bay. The Wilson River ...
The Columbia Hills and Beyond
As one heads east along the Columbia River from Portland, the prevailing climate makes a dramatic ...