Summer day hike in Mount Rainier National Park
We needed adventure, so to the mountain we went! I love Mount Rainier because there are so many possibilities for hiking and scenery. We started driving, and hoped the clouds would clear by the time we arrived. Thankfully, once we drove up to the gate (and...
Getting fireworks shots honed in – 4th of July
This year I made it a goal to get better fireworks photos! I planned two fireworks photo ops to get the best chance of getting some good shots (It didn't hurt that they were both a lot of fun!) To kick off the fourth of July weekend, we went to the 1st...
Photos of the USS Nimitz leaving for deployment
Today the USS Nimitz began it’s deployment and I was able to get some photographs as it was leaving port. More can be read about the Nimitz at the Kitsap Sun.
USS John C. Stennis Homecoming
The USS Stennis returned home from deployment, and I was able to add homecoming photos to the departure photos I took in January.
Vashon Island
My day trip to Vashon Island to explore Point Robinson Park and Point Robinson Lighthouse
Seafair 2016
Made a trip to Lake Washington to see what Seafair in Seattle is all about and try my hand at photographing the Blue Angels.
Augmented Reality – Pokémon and Early Adapters
How Niantic is combining emerging technology and nostalgia with Pokémon Go.
Sol Duc Falls, Marymere Falls, and Lake Crescent
A weekend camping trip full of photographic opportunities.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2016
Tulip Town and Roozengaarde Gardens For Easter Sunday we drove up to Mount Vernon, Washington in Skagit county to see the annual Tulip Festival. It was a little early so some of the tulips were not blooming yet, but it's hard to say we missed out. The weather in the...
Sunny March Days in the Pacific Northwest
Mount Rainier and the Olympics during a few days of beautiful March weather in the PNW Thankfully, my new lens came in the mail not long before the weather decided to let the mountains shine! I took full advantage of these two days and got to know my new 55-210mm lens...