Photo By Michael Swindle Today’s Photo of the Day is “Oregon Coast” by Michael Swindle. “Gold-hued sea grass with sea stacks rising out of the Pacific Ocean,” describes Swindle. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are […]

Mount Rainier is an icon of the Washington state landscape. Standing at 14,410 feet above sea level, this active volcano presides over a diverse ecosystem. It’s the source of five major rivers and the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states. The snow-and ice-covered peaks give way to ancient forests and subalpine wildflower meadows as you descend its slopes. […]

In part 1 of this two-part Tip of the Week, the opening sentence stated, “We learn from our mistakes.” It holds true in part 2 in all the same ways. What differs are the types of scenics I highlight along with the techniques I incorporated to create each. In part 1, I provided examples of seascapes, treescapes, weatherscapes, mountainscapes, cityscapes […]

In recent years, national parks and other popular nature photography destinations have become increasingly crowded and potentially frustrating, with some even requiring reservations. With so many photographers crowding the parking lots and trailheads, perhaps it is time to skip those roadside locations and head deeper into the wilderness for a backpacking-based photography adventure. While I think of myself as a […]