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  • Aspens adjacent to an overgrown field provide a warm and lively feeling to an autumn day.  I can just stand here enjoying the russell of the leaves in the wind.  Several hawks soared overhead as we enjoyed the moment.
    Aspens turn colors in the fall.-Dece...jpg
  • Leaves lined the sides of Beverly Creek as snowmelt and rain contributed to the torrent of water crashing over the rocks.
    Beverly Creek in Fall-Beverly Creek-...jpg
  • The view down Bagley Creek is inviting for a long walk, enjoying the cool and calm feeling of early fall.  Fall flowers intersperse with red leaves of huckleberries as one wonders down to lower Bagley Lake.  This is a place to escape the rapidness of urban life.
    Bagley Creek trail-Bagley Creek-Mt B...jpg
  • Clouds enveloped Mt Rainier for two days as it snowed at higher elevations and rained through the valleys.  The clouds lifted for a while on the third morning and the sun lit the fresh snow and fall colors in the valley. A lenticular cloud hung tight over the summit.
    Mt Rainier is blanketed by a lenticu...jpg
  • I almost stepped on this leaf as I was walking up from the water's edge.  The frost across the leaf creates an interesting design and  indicates that fall is about over
    Crisp frost on a fallen leaf-Green L...jpg
  • Fall along Icicle Creek outside of Levenworth, WA.  The sound of the water rushing over the rocks created a tranquil atmosphere.  I crawled out onto a rock in the stream to be able to take in the ambiance of the place and was reward by seeing an American Dipper searching for food in the rapids.
    Icicle creek-Icicle Creek-Mt Baker-S...jpg
  • The ravine containing Bagley Creek forms an enticing goal to pursue down the trail.  The cool fall day, glimpse of a Bagley Lake and snow fields provides energy to walk down the trail
    Heather Meadow trail at Mt Baker Rec...jpg
  • The pastel red of huckleberries in the subalpine habitat is the first indication that fall is approaching.  This combined with the cool air creates sense of change and energizes ones feelings.  I was intrigued by the dark green leaves within the bed of red huckleberry leaves.  I tried to capture this mosaic in an interesting design.
    Huckleberries in a green bed.-Pictur...jpg
  • Frost covered the ground and ferns along the trail. The fall aspen leaves with frost created a fascinating pattern in the trail.
    Frost Covered Aspen Leaves-Twisp Riv...jpg
  • Finding most of the leaves of this Big Leaf Maple on the ground indicates that fall is about over.  The shape of the leaf is marvelous to examine closely.
    Big Leaf Maple--Whidbey Island-5626.jpg
  • The trail wound lazily through the stand of old growth hemlocks and douglas firs.  Scattered in the undergrowth were many vine maples in full fall color.
    A trail through old growth forests-D...jpg
  • Not a ripple was on Cranberry Lake as the sun began to rise.  The fisherman waited patiently for a fish to bite in the warm morning light and adjacent to the fall colors.  As I watched I could feel the tension in my body drift away with the morning fog and felt I could sit for hours enjoying the scene.
    Will they bite this morning?-Decepti...jpg
  • The soft sound of water cascading across rocks filled the air with the sweet sound of fall.
    Closeup of Beverly Creek-Beverly Cre...jpg
  • The cool fall day, glimpses of Bagly Creek and snow fields provide energy to walk down the trail.  The still pond reflected the snow field and columnar basalt wall.
    The walk to Bagley Creek-Bagley Cree...jpg
  • Yellow aspen leaves had drifted down to the moss covered rock, creating an interesting pattern.
    Aspen leaves on moss carpet-Twisp Ri...jpg
  • The golden western larches provided a good frame for looking south to Glacier Peak, one of the stratovolcanoes in Washington.
    Glacier Peak-Maple Pass-Stephen Math...jpg
  • To be out in the mountains early in the morning and experience the sensation of seeing the sun rise over Mt Shuksan has to be a treasure I will remember forever.  We had come up the previous morning but the fog was so thick we could not even see any indication that the sun ever rose.  It was great on this morning when the fog drifted down into the valley a little while before the sun was scheduled to rise.  Truly a spectacular start to the day.
    Sunrise over Mt Shuksan with fog in ...jpg
  • The gray trunks formed a partial frame for this colorful maple even though the maple spills out on either side of the frame.  The soft light formed by the constant rain created a very peaceful setting.
    Vine Maples between gray trunks--Mt ...jpg
  • When the wind blows strongly, the yellow colors begin to blur together forming an interesting abstract of colors.
    Maple-Deception Pass State Park-Whid...jpg
  • The water tumbles down over rocks along Beverly Creek in the Wenatchee National Forest.
    Beverly Creek Flows-Beverly Creek-We...jpg
  • Quartz Creek-Quartz Creek Trail-Dark...jpg
  • The coots moved slowly out into the bright reflection forming a siloute body moving across the orange water.  The sun had not quite come above the horizon, yet the entire landscape was golden.
    American Coots at Sunrise on Green L...jpg
  • The pied-billed grebe came briefly to the surface in the early morning golden water.  It dove shortly after this picture and disappeared under the water.  The morning glow created a very tranquil setting to sit and see what moved through the water.
    Sunrise refelction and Pied-billed G...jpg
  • The willows and sky reflected brillantly in the still waters of Green Lake.  A few light ripples created some texture to the reflection.
    Willows along Green Lake-Green Lake-...jpg
  • The fine detail of the veins through the yellow leaves and the pattern created by this set of leaves is intriguing to study.
    Vine Maple-SR 410-Mt Rainier Nationa...jpg
  • The texture and softness of the morning light as it came through the maple leaves left me with sense of wonder on how something as delicate as a leaf can capture sun light and turn it into food for the tree.
    Maple leaf glows in the morning sun-...jpg
  • The sun made these maple leaves standout brilliantly against the dark shade of the background. The striking colors of this maple in the early morning light made me stop for a while as I hiked toward Merritt Lake
    Red maple leaves in the morning sun-...jpg
  • The rain and fog formed numerous water droplets on the fruit and leaves of this mountain ash.  The subtle and rich colors in the soft light made the plant standout against the fog in the background.
    Mountain Ash-Picture Lake-Mt Baker N...jpg
  • The air was crisp and cool in the early morning.  First light reflected the colors in an interesting pattern.
    Autumn reflection-Deception Pass Sta...jpg
  • The gray trunks of the trees along with the yellows and greens along the creek created a fascinating design that caught my eye.
    Yellow along the creek--Mt Baker Sno...jpg
  • The brillant reds and yellows of the vine maples creates an interesting pattern.  I made a fine art abstract of the scene by moving the camera during the picture.  The lines and swirls of color are fascinating.
    Vine Maple in soft light-Deception P...jpg
  • Rain and fog had settled into the Cascades as I walked to overlook the White River.  Fresh snow had fallen at higher altitudes and the yellow maples dotted the valley.  I stood for quite a while to enjoy the serene setting.  Little did I know that Mt Rainier towered over this scene through the distant fog.
    Fog covers Mt Rainier and partially ...jpg
  • Quartz Creek-Quartz Creek Trail-Dark...jpg
  • Big Dipper over Mt Adams-Bird Mounta...jpg
  • The golden light reflecting off the water and light ripples were intriquing and created a peaceful atmosphere.  I wanted to focus in on just the reflection in the water.  The coot provided some additional interest and a place for the eye to rest as it purused the reflection.
    Golden morning relection-Green Lake-...jpg
  • The morning sun shown through the maple leaves gving them a distinctive glow.  I focused in on a single leaf to see if I could capture the translucent pattern.  It was late in the season and not many leaves were left on tress so I felt fortunate to find this brillant one shinning brillantly.
    Maple leaf-Green Lake-Seattle-.jpg
  • The light filtered down through the hemolocs in Mt Rainier National Park.
    A Hemlock Old Growth stand-Ohanapeco...jpg
  • The towering old growth trees created a cathedral setting for this maple.
    Old growth trees with vine maple-Dal...jpg
  • I liked how the colors and silhouete framed this scene.  The clouds gave a warm feel to the overall landscape and reflected in the water.  I waited until a pair of ducks crossed the picture to give a foreground interest.
    Serene Morning on Green Lake-Green L...jpg
  • The red leaves against the yellow and green background really jumped out at me as I walked by.  I had to see if I could capture the wonder of these leaves in the still morning air.
    Red Leaves-Green Lake-Seattle-6069.jpg
  • The fog drifted across the water on Green Lake creating a tranquill atmosphere to the early morning.  The reflections were partially visible through the mist.  It was fun to sit a while and watch the mist gradually drift away.
    Green Lake morning-Green Lake-Seattl...jpg
  • The morning fog had formed ice crystals along the grain of the planks on the dock.  I was fascinated by the design it formed and how the early morning light made the crystals glow.  I looked for an appealing design.
    Frost on wooden dock-Green Lake-Seat...jpg
  • Quartz Creek-Quartz Creek Trail-Dark...jpg
  • Yellow maples within a forest stand-...jpg
  • The wind russels through the aspens and creates a pleasant sound, making one stop and listen to the sounds of nature.
    Yellow Aspen-SR 410-Mt Rainier Natio...jpg
  • The magnificent trees on either side of this lane, with the patches of green and yellow at eye level created a reflective atmosphere while I strolled slowly through the grove.
    Old growth forest lane-Dallas River ...jpg
  • In the dark understory of an old growth forest in Mt Rainier National Park, an interest design is formed by the trunks of massive trees and the yellow leaves of the understory maples.
    Yellow maple and Old Growth trunks-O...jpg
  • A beautiful summer evening ends perfectly with a spectacular sunset across Elliot Bay and a walk along the beach.  The feeling of contentment oozes from the evening and one is left feeling how great life is.
    A walk on the sound-Discovery Park-S...jpg
  • The greens of the meadow grasses reflected in the shallow creek, creating a tranquil setting.  I was looking for someway to capture this scene when an American Pipit began to work along the bank.  I waited until it went out on the log to capture its reflection in addition to the meadow plants.
    American Pipit walks along a log.-Ba...jpg
  • Water droplets and splider web strands formed a fascinating design on this baneberry clump in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness.
    Water droplets and Baneberry Fruit-S...jpg
  • The water drops almost 300 feet over the middle section of Comet Falls and then another 20 feet below that before it runs down Van Trump Creek.
    Comet Falls-Van Trump Creek-Mt Raini...jpg
  • Water twists and turns and it cascades down Madcap Falls in Mt Rainier National Park.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • Water tumbles 53 feet over Carter Falls on Paradise River at Mt Rainier National Park.
    Carter Falls 2-Paradise River Trail-...jpg
  • Water twists and turns and it cascades down Madcap Falls in Mt Rainier National Park.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • The chut on Madcap Falls.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • The chut on Madcap Falls.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • Water smoothly flows over rocks on its way down Madcap Falls.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • Water tumbles 34 feet down a gradual cascade at Madcap Falls on Paradise River at Mt Rainier National Park.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • Water flows down the edge of Madcap Falls.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • Water bounces high at the base of Madcap Falls on the Paradise River in Mt Rainier National Park.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • The base of Madcap Falls along Paradise River in Mt Rainier National Park.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • An American dipper forages in the rapids of Lower Killen Falls.
    Dipper in lower Killen Falls-Killen ...jpg
  • Water tumbles 34 feet down a gradual cascade at Madcap Falls on Paradise River at Mt Rainier National Park.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • Water twists and turns and it cascades down Madcap Falls in Mt Rainier National Park.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • Soft water over rocks along Madcap Falls on Paradise River in Mt Rainier National Park.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • Carter Falls on Paradise River is a mile upstream from where Paradise River dumps into Nisqually River.
    Carter Falls 1-Paradise River Trail-...jpg
  • Closeup of water tumbling through Madcap Falls.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • The chut on Madcap Falls.
    Madcap Falls-Paradise River Trail-Mt...jpg
  • A black bear checks me out along the trail to Comet Falls in Mt Rainier National Park.
    Black Bear-Comet Falls Trail-Mt Rain...jpg
  • Water cascades over small boulders in Killen Creek.
    Upper Killen Creek Trail-Killen Mead...jpg
  • Water in Killen Creek tumbles over basalt rocks as in comes down off the ridge beside Mt Adams
    Upper Killen Creek Trail-Killen Mead...jpg
  • Five mountain goats moved across Van Trump Park on the Southwest side of Mt. Rainier on this late October day.
    Mountain Goats-Van Trump Creek-Mt Ra...jpg
  • Lava ridges ran down from the volano's summit like so many fences. Subalbine firs and huckleberry meadows covered open areas.
    Lava Ridge Runding Down from Mt. Rai...jpg
  • Rapids on White River at Indian Creek Trailhead.
    Rapids on White River-White River-Gl...jpg
  • Early morning light gives a warm feeling to the ice cold water tumbling down Killen Creek.
    Upper Killen Creek Trail-Killen Mead...jpg
  • Water splashes and twists as it maneuvers rocks in Killen Creek.
    Upper Killen Creek Trail-Killen Mead...jpg
  • Water snakes around moss covered rocks in Killen Creek.
    Upper Killen Creek Trail-Killen Mead...jpg
  • Looking for birds in the wet woods at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Donna J. Hahn.
    Fall Birding-Fall Birding-Woods Trai...jpg
  • Fall colors are coming to the fire burn area on the slopes of Round Top Mountain in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness.
    New growth in Fire Burn-Shedroof Div...jpg
  • The leaf of this big-leaf maple has turned yellow in the fall as the chlorophyl begins to break down.
    Big-leaf Maple-Seward Park-Seattle-4...jpg
  • Fall colors had begun in Sunrise Meadow. The trail along Sourdough Ridge is visible in the background.
    Sunrise Meadow and Sourdough Ridge--...jpg
  • Morning sun had reached the peak of Mt Adams but not come into Killen Meadow. Adams Glacier remained in the shadow of the peak. The meadow had taken on fall colors and the air hovered around freezing.
    Mt Adams from Killen Meadows-Killen ...jpg
  • Mt Adams begins to show through the disipating smoke and morning fog. Muddy Meadows takes on a yellow-brown cast as fall approaches.
    Mt Adams emerges through fog and smo...jpg
  • The Elwha River at Mary Falls.
    Elwha River at Mary Falls-Elwha Rive...jpg
  • The water tumbles over a series of rocks as it comes down the falls in the Boulder River Wilderness Area.  I liked the texture of this photograph and how it makes both the water and moss covered rocks glow.
    Lower section of the falls-Boulder R...jpg
  • Two inches of fresh snow fell during the night and had blanketed the trees in white.  The pond was still open.  The scene was quiet with no wind or birds calling.  Light snow was falling.
    Fresh snow coats the trees-Hyak-Mt. ...jpg
  • The wind was strong and snow was coming down briskly.  I headed for the Nisqually Vista to see what i could find.  The trees were cloaked in fresh snow and gradually disappeared into the falling snow.  I looked for a way to capture the moment.
    Trail to Nisqually Vista-Paradise-Mt...jpg
  • The water tumbled down the rock face creating a wonderful soothing sound.  I sat on a moss covered rock for a long time just enjoying the music.
    Small falls on Watson Creek-Watson L...jpg
  • Fresh snow began falling and distant mountains drifted in and out of view.
    Storm moves accross Mt Rainier Natio...jpg
  • The water tumbles down two main courses on this falls and each goes through a series of divides as the water bounces off a succession of rocks.  Watching the water creates a very serene feeling and I could have sat there for much of the day watching and relaxing.
    Waterfall on Boulder River-Boulder R...jpg
  • A few skiers were headed down the trail while fresh snow was falling.  The trees melted into the snow.  The tranquil atmosphere made me pause in my hike.
    Iron Horse Trail covered in white-Hy...jpg
  • The water spread across a shallow stream before tumbling over a series of rocks.  Water droplets bounced off rocks as they continued downstream.  The softness was mesmerizing and the sound soothing.
    Falls below Watson Lake-Watson Lakes...jpg
  • The spruce and alders were blanketed by snow.  A storm clouds were down over the mountains and fresh snow was falling.  The white laced alders against the spruce background created an interesting pattern.
    Winter wonderland on Iron Horse Trai...jpg
  • The two-inch diameter Douglas Fir branch lay under the grove, falling in the last windstorm. I propped it against a trunk so I could examine the lichen community. Thick clumps of rag lichen covered the wood, and small sprigs of bearded lichen came through in several spots.
    Rag & Beard Lichens-Deception Pass ...jpg
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