Cape Lookout State Park at Dusk – Oregon Coast

EXIF Data: f/18, 4 sec, 18mm I battled some rabidly hungry coastal mosquitoes and waded into this little stream to get the shot. Dropping my tripod down allowed me to position the rock nicely in the foreground. I used a Singh-Ray graduated neutral density to balance the overall exposure. - Cape Lookout State Park is a state park on Cape Lookout in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located in Tillamook County, south of the city of Tillamook, on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the Pacific Ocean. -Wikipedia

Fire on Mount Fitz Roy – Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina

EXIF Data: f/16, 1.3 sec, 18mm Patagonia is a region located at the southern end of South America, territory shared by Argentina and Chile, boasting some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. The region comprises the southern section of the Andes mountains to the southwest towards the Pacific ocean and from the east of the mountain range to the valleys it follows south through Colorado River towards Carmen de Patagones in the Atlantic Ocean. To the west, it includes the territory of Valdivia through Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Santa Cruz’s most visited destination is Los Glaciares National Park and a number of glaciers of which the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most famous. Nearby El Calafate has an airport that connects the area with Buenos Aires and Trelew. Some 200 kilometres north of El Calafate is the village of El Chaltén at the feet of the Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy. Still not very developed, El Chaltén serves as a hub for various trekking routes including walks on the Viedma Glacier. -Wikipedia

Lake Michigan Storm – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan

EXIF Data: f/13, 1/4 sec, 40mm This was taken at Platte Bay during weekend photo getaway on Michigan’s lower Peninsula with my brother-in-law. We had waited all weekend hoping for the right light. It was the third and final day of the trip and all we’d had was marginal weather. Late afternoon as we watched the clouds above the lake it looked like we might get a sliver of light. Our patience was rewarded. The light you see here lasted maybe three minutes or less. I love the way it brushed strokes of color on the foreground grass. Thanks Brock for a great weekend! The Platte River is located in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Its mouth is located in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and much of the rest is in the Pere Marquette State Forest. The Platte River is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) in length from its origin at the outlet of Lake Dubonett. Its mouth is at Platte Bay of Lake Michigan at Platte River Point at 44°43′54″N 86°09′10″W. – Wikipedia

Lake Michigan Storm II – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan

EXIF Data: f/8, 1/6 sec, 50mm This was taken at Platte Bay during weekend photo getaway on Michigan’s lower Peninsula with my brother-in-law. We had waited all weekend hoping for the right light. It was the third and final day of the trip and all we’d had was marginal weather. Late afternoon as we watched the clouds above the lake it looked like we might get a sliver of light. Our patience was rewarded. The light you see here lasted maybe three minutes or less. I love the way it brushed strokes of color on the foreground grass. Thanks Brock for a great weekend! The Platte River is located in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Its mouth is located in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and much of the rest is in the Pere Marquette State Forest. The Platte River is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) in length from its origin at the outlet of Lake Dubonett. Its mouth is at Platte Bay of Lake Michigan at Platte River Point at 44°43′54″N 86°09′10″W. – Wikipedia

Fitz Roy Meadow Reflection – Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina

EXIF Data: f/18, 1.5 sec, 18mm Patagonia is a region located at the southern end of South America, territory shared by Argentina and Chile, boasting some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. The region comprises the southern section of the Andes mountains to the southwest towards the Pacific ocean and from the east of the mountain range to the valleys it follows south through Colorado River towards Carmen de Patagones in the Atlantic Ocean. To the west, it includes the territory of Valdivia through Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Santa Cruz’s most visited destination is Los Glaciares National Park and a number of glaciers of which the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most famous. Nearby El Calafate has an airport that connects the area with Buenos Aires and Trelew. Some 200 kilometres north of El Calafate is the village of El Chaltén at the feet of the Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy. Still not very developed, El Chaltén serves as a hub for various trekking routes including walks on the Viedma Glacier. -Wikipedia

Mount Hood in Early Morning Fog – Battle Ground, Washington

EXIF Data: f/22, 0.8 sec, 116mm A photographers dream come true is a nice but what could be considered an ordinary subject in extraordinary circumstances. Such was the case this morning. The sky had been putting on a morning show for a couple of days in a row, so a friend and I decided to head out shooting this particular morning and were rewarded. This scene was viewable just off Highway 503 between Battle Ground and Orchards in Washington State. Thanks Loren for your company on this shoot. - Mount Hood, called Wy’east by the Multnomah tribe, is a stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc of northern Oregon. It was formed by a subduction zone and rests in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located about 50 miles (80 km) east-southeast of Portland, on the border between Clackamas and Hood River counties. In addition to being Oregon’s highest mountain, it is one of the loftiest mountains in the nation based on its prominence. The peak is home to twelve glaciers. It is the highest point in Oregon and the fourth-highest in the Cascade Range. -Wikipedia

Lenticular Clouds over Fitz Roy Panorama – Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina

EXIF Data: f/6.3, 1/180 sec, 70mm Patagonia is a region located at the southern end of South America, territory shared by Argentina and Chile, boasting some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. The region comprises the southern section of the Andes mountains to the southwest towards the Pacific ocean and from the east of the mountain range to the valleys it follows south through Colorado River towards Carmen de Patagones in the Atlantic Ocean. To the west, it includes the territory of Valdivia through Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Santa Cruz’s most visited destination is Los Glaciares National Park and a number of glaciers of which the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most famous. Nearby El Calafate has an airport that connects the area with Buenos Aires and Trelew. Some 200 kilometres north of El Calafate is the village of El Chaltén at the feet of the Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy. Still not very developed, El Chaltén serves as a hub for various trekking routes including walks on the Viedma Glacier. -Wikipedia

A Touch of Light Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA

Filtered Light on Mount Fitz Roy – Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina

EXIF Data: f/9, 0.8 sec, 18mm Patagonia is a region located at the southern end of South America, territory shared by Argentina and Chile, boasting some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. The region comprises the southern section of the Andes mountains to the southwest towards the Pacific ocean and from the east of the mountain range to the valleys it follows south through Colorado River towards Carmen de Patagones in the Atlantic Ocean. To the west, it includes the territory of Valdivia through Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Santa Cruz’s most visited destination is Los Glaciares National Park and a number of glaciers of which the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most famous. Nearby El Calafate has an airport that connects the area with Buenos Aires and Trelew. Some 200 kilometres north of El Calafate is the village of El Chaltén at the feet of the Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy. Still not very developed, El Chaltén serves as a hub for various trekking routes including walks on the Viedma Glacier. -Wikipedia

The Journey Beckons – Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina

EXIF Data: f/18, 1/6 sec, 27mm Patagonia is a region located at the southern end of South America, territory shared by Argentina and Chile, boasting some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. The region comprises the southern section of the Andes mountains to the southwest towards the Pacific ocean and from the east of the mountain range to the valleys it follows south through Colorado River towards Carmen de Patagones in the Atlantic Ocean. To the west, it includes the territory of Valdivia through Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Santa Cruz’s most visited destination is Los Glaciares National Park and a number of glaciers of which the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most famous. Nearby El Calafate has an airport that connects the area with Buenos Aires and Trelew. Some 200 kilometres north of El Calafate is the village of El Chaltén at the feet of the Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy. Still not very developed, El Chaltén serves as a hub for various trekking routes including walks on the Viedma Glacier. -Wikipedia

Layers – Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina

EXIF Data: f/5.6, 1/250 sec, 160mm Patagonia is a region located at the southern end of South America, territory shared by Argentina and Chile, boasting some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. The region comprises the southern section of the Andes mountains to the southwest towards the Pacific ocean and from the east of the mountain range to the valleys it follows south through Colorado River towards Carmen de Patagones in the Atlantic Ocean. To the west, it includes the territory of Valdivia through Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Santa Cruz’s most visited destination is Los Glaciares National Park and a number of glaciers of which the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most famous. Nearby El Calafate has an airport that connects the area with Buenos Aires and Trelew. Some 200 kilometres north of El Calafate is the village of El Chaltén at the feet of the Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy. Still not very developed, El Chaltén serves as a hub for various trekking routes including walks on the Viedma Glacier. -Wikipedia

Rio Blanco – Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina

EXIF Data: f/20, 0.4 sec, 18mm Patagonia is a region located at the southern end of South America, territory shared by Argentina and Chile, boasting some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. The region comprises the southern section of the Andes mountains to the southwest towards the Pacific ocean and from the east of the mountain range to the valleys it follows south through Colorado River towards Carmen de Patagones in the Atlantic Ocean. To the west, it includes the territory of Valdivia through Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Santa Cruz’s most visited destination is Los Glaciares National Park and a number of glaciers of which the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most famous. Nearby El Calafate has an airport that connects the area with Buenos Aires and Trelew. Some 200 kilometres north of El Calafate is the village of El Chaltén at the feet of the Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy. Still not very developed, El Chaltén serves as a hub for various trekking routes including walks on the Viedma Glacier. -Wikipedia

Mount Jefferson at Dawn – Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon

EXIF Data: f/16, 1/2 sec, 200mm Three of my friends and I decided to make an early morning photo run up Mount Hood on a particularly cold November day. However Mount Hood decided to obscure herself in a thick layer of clouds, so I pointed my lens towards Mount Jefferson, another worthy subject well seen from the slopes of Mount Hood. Being flexible is quite often a necessity when pursuing scenic photography. I used a hard stop graduated neutral density filter to balance the foreground exposure with the peach sky around the peak. The thick blanket of fog in the valley helps set the scene off. - Mount Jefferson is a stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc, part of the Cascade Range, and is the second highest mountain in Oregon. Situated in the far northeastern corner of Linn County on the Jefferson County line, about 105 miles (169 km) east of Corvallis, Mount Jefferson is in a rugged wilderness and is thus one of the hardest volcanoes to reach in the Cascades; though USFS Road 1044 does come within 4 miles (6.4 km) of the summit. The lower reaches of the mountain’s north side also extend into southeastern Marion County, although its summit does not. Jefferson’s craggy, deeply glacially scarred appearance is especially beautiful and photogenic, and the peak has frequently served as a backdrop for automobile and alcohol advertisements in the United States. The Mount Jefferson Wilderness area covers 111,177 acres (449.92 km2). The area has over 150 lakes. The mountain’s namesake wilderness has 190 miles (310 km) of trails, including 40 miles (64 km) of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. In addition to the trails, some of the most popular areas around Mount Jefferson Wilderness include Jefferson Park, Eight Lakes Basin, Marion Lake, Pamelia Lake, Jack Lake, Duffy Lake, Russell Lake, and Santiam Lake. There are five glaciers on the slopes for Mount Jefferson. They include Whitewater, Waldo, Milk Creek, Russell, and Jefferson Park glaciers. Other geographic features include rock outcrops, steep talus slopes, conifer forests, and alpine meadows. -Wikipedia

Moraine Lake Sunrise (Horz) – Banff National Park, Alberta

EXIF Data: f/18, 1.6 sec, 18mm Usually the best photo opportunities come with some sacrifice. While this location is not far from vehicle access, you won’t catch this light during mid-morning. My brother-in-law and I got up before daylight (and breakfast) and headed up the mountain to catch the early morning light on these peaks. For an extra bonus you can leave someone back at camp to cook for you, so when you arrive later you have a hot breakfast all ready to eat. Moraine Lake is a glacially-fed lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) outside the Village of Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 6,183 feet (1,885 m). The lake has a surface area of .5 square kilometers (0.19 sq mi). The lake, being glacially fed, does not reach its crest until mid to late June. When it is full, it reflects a distinct shade of blue. The color is due to the refraction of light off the rock flour deposited in the lake on a continual basis. -Wikipedia

Mount Fitz Roy – Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina

EXIF Data: f/8, 1/750 sec, 75mm Patagonia is a region located at the southern end of South America, territory shared by Argentina and Chile, boasting some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. The region comprises the southern section of the Andes mountains to the southwest towards the Pacific ocean and from the east of the mountain range to the valleys it follows south through Colorado River towards Carmen de Patagones in the Atlantic Ocean. To the west, it includes the territory of Valdivia through Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Santa Cruz’s most visited destination is Los Glaciares National Park and a number of glaciers of which the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most famous. Nearby El Calafate has an airport that connects the area with Buenos Aires and Trelew. Some 200 kilometres north of El Calafate is the village of El Chaltén at the feet of the Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy. Still not very developed, El Chaltén serves as a hub for various trekking routes including walks on the Viedma Glacier. -Wikipedia

Trail to Laguna de los Tres – Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina

EXIF Data: f/5.0, 1/40 sec, 29mm Patagonia is a region located at the southern end of South America, territory shared by Argentina and Chile, boasting some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. The region comprises the southern section of the Andes mountains to the southwest towards the Pacific ocean and from the east of the mountain range to the valleys it follows south through Colorado River towards Carmen de Patagones in the Atlantic Ocean. To the west, it includes the territory of Valdivia through Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Santa Cruz’s most visited destination is Los Glaciares National Park and a number of glaciers of which the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most famous. Nearby El Calafate has an airport that connects the area with Buenos Aires and Trelew. Some 200 kilometres north of El Calafate is the village of El Chaltén at the feet of the Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy. Still not very developed, El Chaltén serves as a hub for various trekking routes including walks on the Viedma Glacier. -Wikipedia

Perito Moreno Glacier Spires – Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina

EXIF Data: f/9, 1/160 sec, 140mm Patagonia is a region located at the southern end of South America, territory shared by Argentina and Chile, boasting some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. The region comprises the southern section of the Andes mountains to the southwest towards the Pacific ocean and from the east of the mountain range to the valleys it follows south through Colorado River towards Carmen de Patagones in the Atlantic Ocean. To the west, it includes the territory of Valdivia through Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Santa Cruz’s most visited destination is Los Glaciares National Park and a number of glaciers of which the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most famous. Nearby El Calafate has an airport that connects the area with Buenos Aires and Trelew. Some 200 kilometres north of El Calafate is the village of El Chaltén at the feet of the Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy. Still not very developed, El Chaltén serves as a hub for various trekking routes including walks on the Viedma Glacier. -Wikipedia