Spring Trip to the Olympic Coast

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Andy Porter

Spring Break arrived and we headed west. For us that means a ferry ride and drive along Highway 101, through Olympic National Park, one of the greenest places on earth. We stopped to see Sol Duc Falls along the way.

And after checking into our B&B we headed to Ruby Beach for sunset.

The next morning was rainy, but the skies cleared in the afternoon for a hike along Rialto Beach.

That night we stayed in La Push and enjoyed crazy skies and a lot of hail!

Port Townsend is always a treat for more eye candy.

For information on Photo Tours, Classes and Order Prints its all right here!

Shi Shi Beach and Point of the Arches, Olympic National Park

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Andy Porter

Near the top of my favorite places to camp! Shi Shi Beach and Point of the Arches, Olympic National Park.

Sunset at Point of the Arches

Sunrise at Shi Shi Beach

Ruby Beach

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Andy Porter

Ruby Beach, in Olympic National Park is one of the most visited spots along the Olympic Coast. Seastacks dot the shore. The expanse of ocean call to you as you make your way along the stones.

There are several wonderful beaches here, First Beach with its mammoth driftwood, Shi Shi Beach with its wide expanse and solitude, Point of the Arches with its majesty and life.

Yes, there is a lot to see at the coast in Washington!

: Early Morning at the Coupeville Ferry

: Pacific Ocean

: Ruby Beach

: Ruby Beach

: Second Beach

: First Beach, Olympic Coast

: Point of the Arches, Olympic Wilderness

: Shi Shi Beach

Diablo Overlook Night Sky

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Andy Porter

Last night I was leading a Night Sky Photography Class at the North Cascades Institute.

The class went very well, due in major part to the clear skies we were lucky enough to have.

I spent most of my time advising and helping people get their settings right and compose images, but I did manage to get a few cool images as well.

This image is of Diablo Lake and Ross Dam. The snow in the foreground adds a nice balance to the image.

As I awaited the students to return to the vans for the ride back to NCI I wandered out towards the highway and saw a sign for the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway.

This and the road and starry sky presented a wonderful opportunity.

I lead Night Sky Photo Tours each month, when there is no moon. This link gives the dates for each month this year (through September) as well as other details and a way to register for your own adventure!

Night Sky and North Cascades Photo Tours are available for anyone. We can arrange to do a Drive-In tour, where we stop along the North Cascades Highway of the Mount Baker Highway to capture images, OR we can arrange hiking tours (both day hikes and overnights) to more remote locations in the North Cascades as well.

And lastly, spring is not too far off! Book your self a Skagit Valley Tulip Photo Tour!

Point of the Arches – Olympic National Park

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Andy Porter

Olympic National Park in Northwestern Washington State contains several distinctly different wonderlands.

The rain forest, glaciated peaks

Mount Olympus, Olympic Wilderness

and the Pacific coast.

The Olympic beaches are some of the wildest most rugged beaches in the lower 48. I have visited and slept on these beaches many times. There is something truly magical about the ocean.

Last week I spied a window of nice weather forecast for the coast and headed over. I was not disappointed!