I ran out to the western Columbia River Gorge late this afternoon. Thank God for June’s daylight. I wanted to try out my new camera pack, a Clik-Elite. I stopped at the Wahkeena Falls trail and was going to leave Charl (my little furry buddy) in the truck. But he seemed pretty jazzed to hike, so I took him. We stopped at Faery Falls, a very pretty cascade about a mile and a half up the trail. Took quite a few shots here, then back down at the river after sunset I stopped along the freeway and got a few very peaceful shots of the Columbia at dusk.
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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