For me, sunset is a much more laid back process in general, whereas sunrise is almost always a scramble to get set up and be as flexible as possible as the light changes and the sun comes up. Exposure times change rapidly at sunrise and sunset, lengthening considerably as the sun dips below the horizon and becomes twilight and finally total darkness
But if you plan it well and do it right, you can easily photograph the sunset, the midnight stars and the sunrise without the pain of lugging a tent and overnight supplies along for the ride.
Exploring this new landscape is to gaze upon the literal birth of a forest. For those anxious to discover the new story of Mount Saint Helens, the trail network around the mountain is one of the best in the northwest. Trails to the north, such as the Boundary Trail, gaze head on into the crater of the still active mountain.
When I was 12, I visited Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska with my parents and grandparents who had grown up in Juneau and been there for years. I took photos with my 35 mm point and shoot camera, not realizing then that I was capturing something that would slowly recede into the mists of time.
So finally, after 8 years of study, the Suiattle River Road will finally become available for hikers once again.
When you play chicken with the weather, especially near a mountain like Mt. Rainier, you can either be totally disapointed, or epically surprised. On a[Read More…]
All in one day the weather can change from extreme to extreme in the mountains around us. Some of us have experienced that first hand. These images by Orion were captured all in one afternoon and showcase the dynamic weather of our beloved nearby mountains.
As we split up and walked the ridge lines, photographing the ever changing weather, I arrived at Huntoon Point, a highpoint with 360 degree views of both Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan. Hovering ominously to the southeast of Baker was a large cloud in the shape of a thunderhead. Further to the south, near the peaks surrounding the Glacier Peak Wilderness, distant thunderheads loomed: a wispy haze of snow and rain coming down from them occasionally.
You might be getting tired of all the white stuff, but we think it’s beautiful! This week’s photo inspiration is a reminder to embrace the beauty of snow! These photos by Orion Ahrensfeld are a perfect reminder of “why we love snow”.
This week’s photos take a more in-depth look at a specific corner of our gorgeous state. Orion Ahrensfeld reflects on a few of his favorite places in the North Cascades.
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