Sunsets in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon rarely dissapoint. On this warm July night, the sky lit up with dramatic pink hues and reflected in the waters of Lava Lake. In the distance South Sister Mountain (on the left) and Broken Top Mountain (on the right) peak above the forest.
This lone doe surprised me on my way back to camp at Lava Lake Resort in July 2022. I had just photographed an amazing sunset over the lake when this young lady popped her head up right in front of me. I had the opportunity to watch her for a moment. She stayed in place just long enough for me to compose this shot and catch her chomping on some fresh dinner greens.
A blue hour sunset in far Northern California appears purple in the haze over the Shasta Valley. Captured about 30-minutes after the sunset on the valley floor, the faint last light of the day illuminates the top of snow-covered Mount Shasta in Siskiyou County. In the far distance, the last glow of yellow backlights the Siskiyou and Trinity Mountains. The city lights from Weed, California can be seen at the foot of the Siskiyou Mountains. US Highway 97 stretches across in the distance, illuminated with the headlights of cars as they travel around the magnificent mountain. Throughout the valley, several homes and structures of various types can be seen. Location: Siskiyou County, California, USA.
This beautiful sunset was captured on a steep hillside on the north side of the Shasta Valley in Northern California, USA. In this composition, the viewer is looking southeast across the valley, over the jagged rocks of Sheep Rock, and into the snow-capped peak of majestic Mount Shasta. The greyish-purplish area on the mountain is the burn scar of the 2021 Lava Fire. Captured during January warm spell, I should have not had access to this location. I would normally be under several feet of snow. Sadly, the area is under severe drought that continues. Location: Siskiyou County, California, USA
In far Northern California sits the majestic 14,000' peak of Mount Shasta. This beautiful volcano dominates the landscape for hundreds of miles. The twilight sunset seen here was captured on a crisp January evening with the Deer Mountain and Grass Lake to the left, jagged Sheep Rock in the middle, Mount Shasta and the Shasta Valley on the right. Location: Siskiyou County, California, USA.
Located near the BNSF tracks in far Northern California is this beautiful and rustic grain storage facility. I believe the facility is still in use by the Newell Grain Growers. The building has been around for what feels like forever, while patiently waiting for the hands of time. This image was captured in January 2022.
This lonely tree is patiently waiting for the arrival of spring. Captured in January 2022 in the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge near the Lava Beds National Monument.
This beautiful five-point buck was captured in the middle of a herd of does. At the Lower Klamath Lake National Wildlife Refuge in January 2022.
This steer was standing beautifully in the evening sun along the edge of a fence line near the Lower Klamath Lake NWR. Captured in January 2022, this steer had zero cares in the world.
Why did the deer cross the road? To catch a sniff of what was on the other side. This majestic four-point buck deer crossed the road on a cool January evening in 2022 along the edge of the Tule Lake NWR and the Lava Beds National Monument.
A lone pine tree sits under the high water line of Gerber Reservoir. Location: Gerber Reservoir, Oregon.
The golden sun peeks over the hills west of Gerber Reservoir in Oregon. Location: Gerber Reservoir, Oregon.
A cool crisp blue hour morning at Gerber Reservoir in Southern Oregon just before the sun rises over the horizon. Location: Gerber Reservoir, Oregon.
Several sea lions sit on a dock in Northern California. One is looking at the camera. Location: Crescent City, California.
A sea lion uses a pair of rumps to prop its head like a pillow while sleeping on a dock in Crescent City. Location: Crescent City, California.
I am not sleeping, you are sleeping. A dark-colored sea lion fights sleep while sitting up. Location: Crescent City, California.
This sea lion is taking a cat nap on a dock in Crescent City, California. Location: Crescent City, California.
A pair of sea lions bark at each other as they fight over territory on a dock in Crescent City California. Location: Crescent City, California.
A bald eagle has just taken flight with a down stroke of its wings.
A mature bald eagle sits atop of a power pole scanning for prey.
A majestic bald eagle, the symbol of America, in flight.
Crater Lake National Park is home to many wonders - one of which is Phantom Ship island. The 170-foot tall island is comprised of a natural volcanic rock pillar that was given its name from its resemblance to a ghost ship in foggy conditions. Phantom Ship is one of two islands inside the lake. Wizzard Island is the second and largest.
In July of 2020, the Caldwell Fire erupted south of the Lava Beds National Monument in far Northern California. The fire was fueled by hot dry winds and quickly grew to over 80,000 acres. Location: Tulelake, California
This historic art deco drawbridge spans the Siuslaw River along the Oregon Coast. Built in 1936, this 1568 foot long masterpiece connects the towns of Florence and Glenada, Oregon. Location: Florence, Oregon.
One of the most unique sculpture displays is located in Northern California just off US Highway 97 north of Weed. The Living Memorial Sculpture Garden is home to several metal displays depicting military life and heritage. This display is called "The Greatest Generation" and was constructed in honor of those who fought in WWII. The sculpture is inspired by the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. Location: Living Memorial Sculpture Garden, California.
Located in Northern California east of Redding, is McArthur-Burney State Park home to Burney Falls. A 250-foot wide, 129-foot tall waterfall. Where much of the falls water seeps directly from the rock face. Location: Burney Falls, California
Nestled along the North Umpqua Highway in the Central Oregon Cascades, Whitehorse Falls drops just 14 feet on the Clearwater River. Location: Whitehorse Falls, Oregon
Siskiyou County, California
Shasta Valley, California
Siskiyou County, California
Bridalveil Falls plunges 620' into Yosemite Valley. When we were there the flow was not large and thunderous but rather the water was quiet and ebbed and flowed with the wind. Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Yosemite National Park, California
Yosemite National Park, California
Siskiyou County, California
Siskiyou County, California
San Francisco, California
