Tag Archives: nature photography

Autumn Woodland Plants and Seed Pods

Posted on September 18, 2021 by northwestphotos

I love to walk in woodland gardens to watch how plants grow and change with the seasons. It’s fascinating to watch how plants change color, not just with tree leaves, but ground foliage as well during the autumn time. I … Continue reading →

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Of Mountains and Forests

Posted on September 9, 2021 by northwestphotos

Once again, I ventured into the depths of forests and hiked mountain trails. Just days after I hiked the Quinault rain forest trails, I made my way through an old growth forest trail at Mount Rainier National Park, located in … Continue reading →

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Return to Quinault Rain Forest

Posted on September 5, 2021 by northwestphotos

It’s been a few years since I revisited Lake Quinault and the Quinault rain forest, located in the Olympic National Park, Washington. There are 4 designated coastal, temperate rain forests in the state. The Quinault rain forest is the most … Continue reading →

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Watching the Flowers Bloom

Posted on July 21, 2021 by northwestphotos

A few, favorite photos of mine I took as I watch the seasonal flowers bloom. An added bonus: A male Common Whitetail Dragonfly All photos property of Peggy A Thompson

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A Day at Mount Rainier National Park

Posted on July 21, 2021 by northwestphotos

Just before our extreme heat wave in June, here in the Pacific Northwest, I visited Mount Rainier National Park. There was still plenty of snow covering all the trails at Paradise Meadows, and lakes were still frozen. As many times … Continue reading →

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