Tag: Washington

Columbia River Gorge Wildflowers

Posted on May 10, 2012March 10, 2014 by Greg Vaughn

Early May is the prime time for wildflower displays in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. There are a number of locations on both the Oregon and Washington side of the river that are great for finding and photographing...Read More

Holiday Print Sale

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_728" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Trees and tracks in snow, Paradise Valley, Mount Rainier Park."][/caption] Looking for a unique gift for someone special, or just want to have a nice piece of art for your own walls? From now until December...Read More

Seattle Area Japanese Gardens in Autumn

Posted on November 7, 2011December 8, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_651" align="aligncenter" width="595" caption="Washington Park Arboretum Japanese Garden in Seattle"][/caption] The Seattle, Washington area is home to several beautiful Japanese Gardens, and right now they are at their very best. The fall color is at peak and the maple...Read More

Where in Washington for Fall Color Photos

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_616" align="aligncenter" width="465" caption="Vine maple and huckleberry, Gifford Pinchot National Forest."][/caption] Interested in where to find the best autumn foliage for landscape and scenic photography in Washington State? I did a quick circuit around the Cascades last week and...Read More

"Nature of the Northwest" photo show

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

A selection of thirty of my scenic landscape and nature photos is currently on display in the upstairs gallery at the University of Oregon School of Law. The photographs were taken over a period of years during my many wanderings...Read More

Mount Rainier Wildflowers

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_544" align="aligncenter" width="451" caption="Wildflowers on Mazama Ridge, Mount Rainier National Park"][/caption] In a year with more typical weather, the meadows in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park would look something like this photo around the first...Read More

Take a Hike! National Trails Day.

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_525" align="aligncenter" width="520" caption="Father and son hiking on Drift Creek Falls Trail, Siuslaw National Forest, Oregon."][/caption] Saturday, June 4, is National Trails Day, an annual event that celebrates trails of all types for non-motorized adventure and recreation in the...Read More

International Year of the Forest

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Old-growth temperate rainforest, Olympic National Forest, Washington"][/caption] The United Nations has declared 2011 as the International Year of the Forest, with the objective to reverse the loss of forest cover, enhance economic, social and environmental benefits,...Read More

Favorite Photos of 2010

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_444" align="aligncenter" width="420" caption="Aspen trees, eastern Washington."][/caption] I've been inspired by the blogs of a number of photographers who've recently posted their top photos for 2010, so decided to add my own to the mix. Most of the photographers...Read More

The Enchantments – Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Posted on October 25, 2010January 20, 2013 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_419" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Alpine larch trees at Perfection Lake in The Enchantments.[/caption] On a beautiful early October morning I stood with a 40-pound pack on my back at the bottom of Aasgard Pass and exclaimed "O.M.G.!" Twice. Once for...Read More