Longest Night of the Year

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Longest Night of the Year

Tonight is the longest night of the year (assuming you live on the northern hemisphere)

The creeping darkness has reached its apex.

Mt Baker Stars Nov

Mount Baker from Park Butte Lookout

Tomorrow the days begin to lengthen.

For now, night rules.

But who ever said that darkness was a bad thing?

It provides the opportunity to observe the starry heavens and witness, with awe, the strip of the Milky Way.

Gazing in towards the center of our galaxy one can imagine its black hole, there at the core, consuming light .

And then you remember (in case you ever forgot) that it’s awesome to be alive.

Like the images? Here is the gallery to purchase canvas wraps and prints.

Would you like to learn how to capture images like these? Sign up for a Night Sky Photo Tour!

Happy Solstice!

 

North Fork Bridge Creek

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North Fork Bridge Creek Waterfall and Mount Logan, North Cascades National Park 2015The North Fork Bridge Creek Trail is one of the most scenic trails in the North Cascades National Park.

Goode Mountain, North Cascades National Park

Goode Mountain, North Cascades National Park

Winding its way up the valley towards North Fork Meadows you will see fantastic views of Goode Mountain, the highest peak in the North Cascades National Park at 9,220 feet, rising over 6,000 feet from its footings, and almost 7,000 feet from the bottom of Bridge creek valley.

Sign to North Fork MeadowsThe often brushy trail is 7 miles long and gains about 1,700 feet from start to end. To get there hike 10 miles south on the Pacific Crest Trail from Highway 20 .

You’ll ford Grizzly Creek and then break out into the open with views like this one. North Fork MeadowsTo purchase prints of these images (as well as other stunning images of the North Cascades, visit our Photo Gallery.

Following the creek up towards the head of the valley into North Fork Meadows, Mount Logan looms above.

The lush green swards are filled with flowers, as well as hordes of flies in July and early August and often there are bears foraging along your way. Bear on the PCT Bear at Horseshoe Basin

No matter what the weather, you’ll get wet pushing through the brush.

Seven miles from the junction, the North Fork Trail ends at the base of a fantastic waterfall with Mount Logan as a spectacular back drop.

Camping is available at Grizzly Creek and Walker Park.

Or you can camp at the North Fork Camp, located at the trail Junction of the PCT and North Fork Trail.

If you would like information about a North Cascades Photo Tour, here is the place to start!

 

 

 

Sunset, Night Sky and Sunrise on the Islands

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These images are from Cypress Island. Camped for the night, the sun started to go down and the colors brightened up.

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Cypress Island 2015-7

Twilight brought more stupendous colors.
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Cypress Island 2015-2

The stars burned bright,Cypress Island 2015-3

and finally sunrise brought the most wonderful glow.
Cypress Island 2015-3

Cypress Island 2015-4

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Christmas Parade

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I live in a small town in the northwestern corner of Washington State.

The town, Sedro-Woolley, is located along the North Cascades Highway.

December brings the annual Christmas Parade.

People line the main street, a huge tree, set at the major intersection, is lit with Christmas lights and the parade starts.

It’s not a long parade, the local schools have bands that march or ride, there are firetrucks and a lot of fun.

Here are a few images from this years festivities.

If you are in need of ideas for photographic gifts, check out this link to see what I have to offer.

Skyline Divide

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Last summer I visited Skyline Divide. Located in the North Cascades the trail head is accessed from the Mount Baker Highway. Ascending to the ridge is maybe a 3 mile hike, and then you head out towards Mount Baker along the ridge top.
There were many people there, camping and taking pictures.
One photographer and his friend brought along their dog, who added extra flavor to the images.

This is one of the locations where I lead North Cascades Photo Tours, if you’re interested, here is the link with more info.

CYBER MONDAY SALE – ORDER FOR CHRISTMAS

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The 50% OFF sale has been extended through Monday, Nov. 30th at midnight.

Half off all Fine Art Prints, Canvas Wraps, Premium Wraps as well as both Traditional and Floating Frames.

The turn around on ordering and receiving your prints is USUALLY 2 weeks, but during the holiday season the time extends. If you would like to get some prints for gifts in time for Christmas it is best to get them ordered before the end of Monday.

To get started, go to the Gallery Page, choose an image, decide on your format, size and if desired, a frame. When you get to Checkout, enter this code CYBER MONDAY and you will get a 50% discount on your order.

Black Friday Christmas Sale – Ends Nov. 28 Midnight

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50% OFF All Canvas Wrapped Prints, Fine Art Prints Premium Canvas Wraps, and all framed prints.

EXTENDED! Sale ends on Saturday, Nov. 28th at midnight.

To get started, go to the Gallery Page, choose an image, decide on your format, size and if desired, a frame. When you get to Checkout, enter this code BLACK FRIDAY and you will get a 50% discount on your order.

We have recently expanded the options for Canvas Wrapped Prints.

New Product: Premium Canvas Wrap –

Try our newest canvas product! This 1.25 inch thick wrapped canvas is warp resistant.

    • Patented Lightweight Construction
    • Museum-Quality Canvas
    • Black Matboard Backing
    • Hanging Hardware
Premium Wrap

Premium Wrap

Premium Wrap - Backing

Premium Wrap – Backing

This new Premium Wrap product is available UP TO the 24″ x 36″ size.

 

 

 

 

 

Traditional Canvas Wraps are available FRAMED. There are two different types of Frames, Premium Frames and Floating Frames.

Here are the different options of Premium Frames

 

 

Here are the various options of Floating Frames.

Sequim Balloon Festival

Best of Tulip Festival, 2015

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The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is held every April, here in the Skagit Valley. The tulip fields are a short, 20 minute drive from my house. Last year I visited the Tulip Fields 18 times!

The best times to visit are mornings for sunrise and evenings for sunset, but not on weekends!

I offer Guided Tulip Photo Tours each season. Sunrise and Sunset tours are available through out the bloom season. Very small groups, 3 people or less. Here is all the information and page to get signed up for a Tulip Tour in 2016.

Here are my favorite images from 2016, enjoy!

Balloon Festival

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Balloons make wonderful photographic subjects, bright and colorful shapes against a clear sky. The town of Sequim, on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State hosted a 2 day event some time ago and I attended their Night Glow event.

There was a display of antique cars, live music, and of course the balloons. The event was held in a field where they had carefully laid down a thick sheet of plastic and covered it with water to create a reflective pond specifically for the night glow event.

The water ran off, leaving the plastic exposed, but the results at night were stunning!

These images are for sale as canvas wraps (You can get them with floating frames, very cool!) as well as fine art prints. Here is the link.

2016 Calendars are also now on sale HERE!

50% OFF NOVEMBER SALE

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I am offering a special 50% OFF discount on all Canvas Wrapped Prints and Fine Art Prints.

Simply visit the Gallery Page (here) scroll through the images, find your favorite(s) click the image to see the sizes and options available and go to check out. Then enter the coupon code: NOVEMBER and you’ll receive 50% your entire order!!!!

SALE ENDS NOVEMBER 24th AT MIDNIGHT!
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We have recently expanded the options for Canvas Wrapped Prints.

New Product: Premium Canvas Wrap –

Try our newest canvas product! This 1.25 inch thick wrapped canvas is warp resistant.

  • Patented Lightweight Construction
  • Museum-Quality Canvas
  • Black Matboard Backing
  • Hanging Hardware

This new Premium Wrap product is available UP TO the 24″ x 36″ size.

Premium Wrap

Premium Wrap

Premium Wrap - Backing

Premium Wrap – Backing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Size: Prints and wraps (But not Premium Wraps)are now available in the 40″ x 60″ size!