Went hiking up the Columbia River Gorge, to a place I’ve been many times (but not recently), Hamilton Mtn. It’s on the Washington side, near Beacon Rock, which is where you park. It’s about an 8 mile hike from Hwy 14, but you gain some serious altitude. It was cool and showery, and I was into motoring, so very few photos. In fact, most of the photos I took were at the trailhead and even down by Hwy 14 near my van. This log surprised me because it’s only moss, no small saplings growing from it. So I suppose you could call it a nurse log wannabe, or a nurse log in waiting. Whatever, the moisture in the air and lighting made the green just jump out. Had to use a tripod though.
MJF Images Fine Art landscape, nature and travel images from the American West and around the world.
A photo & travel blog with a difference: Instead of strict focus on photo how-to, gear and the like, I'll pass on knowledge about the places and cultures photographed. I believe the more deeply you come to know a place, the better your pictures will be.
My past careers as science teacher and geologist mean that I can't help but teach about the natural history of photogenic places around the world. But photography is not forgotten. You'll also see practical tips about where and how to photograph the destinations. And once a week, Friday Foto Talk gives photography tips and how-to on a selected topic, for novices on up to expert.
What you won't find here is endless discussion about me braving dangerous weather, terrain or wild animals to get the shot. Nor will there be cheerleading gear talk or marketing pitches. I promise to leave that to other blogs, of which there are many.
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