Buprestis aurulenta on Whidbey Island’s Double Bluff Beach

Posted on September 10th, 2024 under Other. Tags: NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50 Z50, washington, Whidbey Island, wildlife. Comments: None

Cardoon (AKA “artichoke thistle”) in Langley, Washington

We had something of a flexivacation this year. I previously mentioned how we couldn’t go to Jasper as originally planned. Our last couple of nights were supposed to be in Winthrop, Washington for us to explore North Cascades National Park. Alas, wildfires once again got in the way, closing Highway 20. We cancelled our reservations and made last minute arrangements for a couple of nights on Whidbey Island where today’s photo was taken.

Posted on August 31st, 2024 under Other. Tags: flowers, NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50 Z50, washington, Whidbey Island, wildlife. Comments Off on Whidbee

Mt. Rainier (left in the distance) and Mount Saint Helens from Portland, Oregon (May 31, 2024)

This past Friday, as we were heading up I-5 into Portland, Mt. Hood was in full view. A bit later, we could see Mount St. Helens too which I don’t remember seeing from south of Portland before. Anyway, it was a very clear day so we went up to the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Loop for this photo.

Posted on June 2nd, 2024 under Oregon. Tags: landscape, NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 6II FX-Format Mirrorless Camera, portland, washington. Comments Off on Mount St. Helens from Portland

Tipsoo Lake (Mount Rainier National Park)

Posted on May 31st, 2024 under Other. Tags: landscape, Mount Rainier National Park, Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50 Z50, washington. Comments Off on Tipsoo Lake

Wonderland Trail (Mt. Rainier National Park)

Something green for you on this St. Patrick’s Day. We were supposed to see lots of green on the day we did the above hike. Unfortunately, we were in the clouds the entire time–sometimes having difficulty seeing more than just a few feet in front of us.

Posted on March 17th, 2024 under Other. Tags: clouds, hiking, Mount Rainier National Park, Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50 Z50, washington. Comments Off on Burroughs Mountain Loop Trail