Windswept Treeline on San Juan Island
These Trees have a finite height due to the wind that constantly sweeps over the hill.
Grapeleaf in wine country
Grapeleaf in McMinnville, OR
Rain on Grass B&W
Day Lilly flower
Beach Grass
Hiking through the dunes along the Oregon Coast, this section of beach grass had an interesting color contrast between the sand and cloudy sky above.
Beach Grass in Black and White
Hiking through the dunes along the Oregon coast, the variety of patterns between the sand, grass, and sky made for an interesting contrast of patterns.
Beach Grass Strands
The variety of colors and changing directions of the strands made for an interesting abstract art piece.
Trillium in Spring
The tri-cornered petals of the trillium is an iconic flower in Oregon's forests. This one was along the edge of a short trail in McMinnville, shaded by alders and maples from the sun.
Trillium in Spring side view
Western Featherbell
Growing along the banks of a small creek in Oregon, these small orchid-like flowers look otherworldly next to the ferns and dandelions.
Cattail Reeds
The lighting of the sunlight on these reeds made them glow from within.
Ripe Salmonberry
Ripe salmonberry on San Juan Island.
Lavender on San Juan Island
Golden Grass
As the sun sets, it lights up the grass along an old barbed wire fence over a field on San Juan Island.
Reflections on Roche Harbor Lake
A short hike on San Juan Island above Roche Harbor.
Ferns in the Myrtlewood
One of the few broadleaf trees in Oregon that doesn't lose its foliage during the winter, this myrtlewood grove and ferns made for a wonderful vivid green contrast to the reddish brown soil.
Oranges
Trying out my new strobes, I used some oranges to kept depth of field and lighting techniques.
Orange Pyramid
Sourwood Blossoms in Japanese Garden
The bright tones of the bell-shaped flowers against the dark sheen of the Sourwood leaves made for a great contrast in this B&W photo.
Looking into the Sun
A sunflower in my Parent-in-Laws' garden.
Clover in the Shade
Shaded from the sun by maples and cedars, this patch of clover flourishes alongside a trail in Tryon Creek Nature Area in Lake Oswego.
Fennel Fireworks
The design of the stems and tiny flowers looked like small fireworks to me, each stem a tiny explosion of color.
Canary Grass Macro
Dahlia Petals
Dahlia petal B&W white Background
This flower was blooming on my balcony, the white wall reflecting the rich sunlight back onto the flower, creating an even glow on both sides.
Water Drop on Canary Grass B&W
A macro shot of a dew drop magnifies the leaf's interior design.
