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- Columbia River Gorge, “The Hook” Hood River, Oregon -
Being outside in nature, watching sunrises & sunsets, standing by the waters edge- all help us marvel at God’s creation and reveal His glory 🙌
Especially in moments like this when the sun alignment works out just perfectly amongst the hillsides of the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon & Washington. This one really caught me by surprise on March 7, 2026. It was a long day working and doing home projects- at the end of the day we just wanted to get out for a bit- so my family and I loaded up the van and ended up parking here at “The Hook”. I had a hunch the sun alignment would be close, but my app showed it would set further South behind the hillsides of Oregon on this evening. To my surprise, the app was so very wrong! The moment when the sun moved into view from behind the hillside was just divine. Several others were in the area and everyone stopped their activities, conversations, and just marveled at the glory revealed! Captured with a long 30 second exposure on tripod which adds a bit of motion to the frame, but remains a still moment of light and glory revealed. I absolutely love witnessing and capturing these glorious moments outside!
Image available in panorama and standard proportions and looks spectacular at large sizes.
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- Columbia River Gorge, Oregon & Washington -
Something about the evening light in the Columbia River Gorge, especially in the Fall months when the sun is aligned over the Gorge at sunset- it is quite a sight to behold. This is a heavenly moment of light filtering through patchy low clouds and pouring into the Gorge. The light accentuating the layering of the mountains gets me every time- sooo beautiful! I’m grateful to have captured this fleeting moment of beauty and light where Oregon (left) & Washington (right) meet- separated by the Mighty Columbia.
Image available in panorama and standard proportions and looks spectacular at large sizes.
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- Hood River and Mount Hood Oregon, Columbia River Gorge -
The city of Hood River glows at dusk on a warm and tranquil Spring evening in May. Quality of light was outstanding this evening and winds were calm, making for some unique and shimmering light reflections on the Hood River waterfront and Columbia River. Aptly named “Hood River Shimmer”
This panorama is made from 7 frames which makes this print extremely high resolution and finely detailed at large sizes. Available and looks great in standard and panoramic proportions.
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“Lavender Summer Sky”
- Wy’east Mt Hood and Milky Way Galaxy from Parkdale, Hood River Valley, Oregon -
Mt Hood and a summer night sky full of Milky Way Galaxy stars and goodness! Captured with special access & permission on a warm July evening from Lavender Valley Farm in Parkdale Oregon.
“Lavender Summer Sky” is a vertical image available in both standard and panoramic formats.
- Columbia River Gorge from Mosier Oregon -
This hike in Memmalouse State Park is a famous place for absolutely glorious displays of Spring wildflowers, particularly in May. My hike this evening was rewarded with a lovely sunset sunburst when the sun emerged from below the clouds, just above the horizon. The hills are filled with wild Balsam Root (Balsamorhiza), Lupine (Lupinus) wildflowers, and beautiful green grasses. I’m so grateful to have captured this peaceful and glorious scene of natures beauty on this rare calm evening paired with a colorful sunset!
- Mount Hood and Hood River Valley, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon -
First rays of sunrise light strike Mt Hood on a stunning October Fall morning. Fog settles into the Hood River Valley which is ablaze with Fall color of deciduous trees scattered amongst the evergreens. So grateful to have captured this moment of sheer beauty and light in the Hood River Valley.
Image is extremely high resolution and finely detailed at large sizes. Available and looks great in standard and panoramic proportions.
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“Ethereal Oak”
- Dalles Mountain Ranch, Columbia Hills Historical State Park, Columbia River Gorge, Washington -
Spring wildflowers in the Gorge are a favorite experience and take on a whole new level of adventure in the middle of night. This scene with an Oak Tree and Lupine wildflowers was “painted” with light to reveal detail in both the foreground and starry sky background.
“Lost in the Stars”
- Wy’east Mt Hood and Milky Way Galaxy from Lost Lake, Hood River Oregon -
Wy’east Mt Hood photographed in the fog on an early May Spring night at 3AM. Dead calm air for a perfectly still reflection, a new moon so the stars and Milky Way Galaxy were out in full force, and even some late Spring fresh snow on Mt Hood to make it pop out in the darkness. These sleepless nights are always difficult to get motivated and head out into the cold dark at midnight and return home at sunrise, but the potential of a special image like this keeps the passion flowing which cannot be simply set aside. Upon arriving at 1AM, I almost turned around and went home after seeing there was thick fog settled into the entire lake which concealed the views. Thankfully I persisted and the fog receded for short periods, revealing the grandeur and adding a mysterious feeling to the images.
“Lost in the Stars” is a multiple image panorama which will look fantastic at large sizes, in both standard and panoramic formats.
- The Hook, Hood River Oregon, Columbia River Gorge -
BOOM! Lightning bolts over the Columbia River Gorge photographed after sunset on First Friday August 4th 2023- an evening to remember!
First Friday event downtown Hood River was “Hot August Nights” car show and it was exactly that- hot and humid! Great turnout for the car show and everyone was having a wonderful time. The cloudy sky was a welcome change from the past weeks and months which had been sun, sun, and more sun. Towards the end of the event, sprinkles quickly turned into downpours, right around the same time I had decided to fly the magical camera for a few aerial photos, ha! I could tell the sky was getting more interesting so I regretted having to leave my family and the gallery and get into photography action mode but it was the right decision. Found myself at the Columbia Rivers edge for hours of photos well into the night! After the blazing sunset, lightning decided to show up for a bit, but not much of it! Maybe 5 or so bolts that I saw, and was able to capture the perfect lighting strike right over the Columbia Gorge, a dream come true!
For more of the story about how “Hot August Nights” was created, read on:
”The Hook” park is closed to vehicles at 9pm and they sweep everyone out to lock the gate promptly at 9pm. I wasn’t about to miss the shots, so I had the idea to leave my camera locked down on the tripod continuously shooting exposures while I re-parked, and then used my Onewheel to quickly get back to the scene. I was only gone 10 minutes, but would have completely missed the image if I didn’t think quick and do this. There were some other lightning strikes here and there but none anything like this one, especially lined up right over the Gorge. Success! Sky was still glowing after 9pm and it was pouring rain for the first time in months. Spectacular evening all around!
- Hood River and Mount Hood Oregon, Columbia River Gorge -
A genuine winter sunrise surprise! It had been snowing at night and I was out at dark on this morning to capture the beauty of fresh snowfall and somewhat clear skies. It was gorgeous! Mt Hood was playing peekaboo behind the ever shifting clouds and I was able to photograph Mt Hood seemingly “floating” above the clouds over downtown Hood River Oregon, for only a quick moment. Winter Sunrise Surprise!
- Hood River Sandbar Spit, Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, Oregon -
Summer of 2022 was a memorable one for us! Boating and being on the river is our family fun time and it’s even better when friends and family join along, and there was lots of that! Every time we’re on the river, I always have the camera along and love to capture beautiful and fun times- it’s my way of savoring the moments. I often stay out longer than everyone else to pursue photography during and after sunset in spots only accessible by water. End of summer came along way too fast and I was bound and determined to capture a really special image of the Hood River Sandbar and Gorge in the background. I had my eyes on this narrow strip of sand which was so visually interesting, I just loved it! Knowing the scene had so much potential, I wanted to do it justice! On this evening in late September the last of friends and family had gone home for the evening and I went to work! Putting my special 8 foot tripod and stepladder to good use I was able to get a long exposure and higher angle of scene. The after sunset orange and blue colors were so soothing, I love how it’s actually the Hood River on the left and the Columbia River on the right with the sleek and narrow sandbar separating the two. This convergence of waters are so special, filled with memories, and always changing. As a matter of a fact just a couple days after this, the water levels of the Hood River dropped enough that it was only mucky sand on the left side so I captured this right on time… such fleeting moments! Grateful to have created this image, it brings so much joy and appreciation of creation (and good times!) every time I see it.
Check out “Summer of the Sandbar” blog post here for the full story and more behind the scenes images!
“First Snow Last Light”
- Mt Hood from Lost Lake, Hood River Oregon -
Last light of the first snowfall of the season on Mt Hood, Fall 2022. It was a beautiful sunny Sunday and I’d already had a busy day of landscape photography first thing in the morning, church with family & friends, a fall portrait photo shoot, family time, and then it was nearing sunset time and I was getting antsy to head out on an adventure. Lost Lake was a quick last minute decision so I hopped on my motorcycle and was got there just as the last of sunset was happening. Unfortunately though, upon arrival Mt Hood was completely socked in the clouds! I just about headed back home without even getting off the motorcycle. Thankfully, I didn’t and rather decided to take a look around different parts of the lake, scouting possible compositions for my next visit hopefully when the mountain was visible. I’d walked about a half mile away and suddenly out of nowhere the clouds were parting and the mountain was visible. Only issue was that I didn’t even bother bringing my camera, it was still packed away in the motorcycle! I sprinted back, then down to the lake again, finally got the camera and tripod setup and it was in the clouds again! Persistence and patience paid off though, even though the sunset was done and it was just about dark, I was able to capture this long exposure of the very last light glowing on Mt Hood as the clouds parted again.
This is a long shutter speed to build up exposure in the very dim light, so the clouds and water are blurred as the mountain and trees are tack sharp. I ended up staying until late night capturing some mesmerizing photos of the starry sky as well! Upon leaving at 10pm and thinking my adventure and excitement were over for the day, I realized someone had closed the gate on me! Yikes! Story for another day I guess 😄
“Cypress Stillness”
- Blue Cypress Lake, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Treasure Coast Florida -
The story and adventures behind capturing this image were once in a lifetime unforgettable experiences. I was traveling around Florida in an RV, seeking out all the beautiful photography locations and the Cypress Trees at Blue Cypress Lake were certainly a top priority. These trees grow straight out of the water hundreds of feet from the shoreline. They are only accessible by boat though! I didn’t have a boat on hand, but had an inflatable paddle board. My initial thought was to photograph the starry sky over the Cypress Trees, but after an all night excursion (with hundreds of glowing alligator eyes peering at me) the image I was desperately after didn’t come to fruition. Just before giving up and paddling back to camp, I noticed a faint light on the horizon… sunrise!? I decided to wait it out a while longer for sunrise and was rewarded with this stunning colorful scene to capture! I’m in 10 feet of water and my tripod is strategically balanced on a narrow tree stump. 1 minute long exposure which smooths out the sky and water. After the disappointment of failing to capture the original image I had in mind it sure felt wonderful to capture “Cypress Stillness” which I hadn’t even previously envisioned. Always good to be persistent, go with the flow, and give time to let unpredicted moments unfold right in front of your eyes.
- Mount Hood and Hood River Valley, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon -
First rays of sunrise light strike Mt Hood on a chilly November Fall morning. Fog settles into the Hood River Valley and the last of yellow fall color clings onto deciduous Cottonwood trees scattered amongst the evergreens. An absolutely stunning time of year which tends to stir the emotions, this gorgeous image aptly named “Fall Feelings”
“Super Flower Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse of May 15, 2022 photographed over the Columbia River Gorge Oregon & Washington. The longest total lunar eclipse in 33 years since 1989, cool! So thankful the skies were clear enough to witness & photograph this spectacular event because it’s been raining a lot lately. In typical form I rushed out last minute and didn’t have much of a plan to pull off capturing this event but happy it worked out!
This is a multiple image panorama & composite consisting of 4 images to capture the scene how I saw and envisioned the final image. Three images from left to right, each image is 8 second exposure since the light was dim and I wanted to smooth out the water & clouds. Immediately following those frames, I used a longer telephoto lens with a faster shutter speed to capture the eclipsed moon which is then composited into the panorama to overcome the technical limitations of cameras/lenses.
Image is a stitched panorama comprised of several frames, which means it prints at large sizes in stunning detail!
- The Hook, Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, Oregon -
“Radiance of the Gorge” A strikingly colorful image created after a perfect Spring day playing on the river with family & friends. No better way to close out a day than witnessing and capturing a radiant sunset in a beautiful landscape scene like this! I utilized a long 30 second exposure to smooth out the water and clouds, resulting in a calm and soothing image of that classic view looking West down the Columbia River Gorge.
February 2021 was a month to remember in the Pacific Northwest. It brought all sorts of exciting weather and boatloads of snow, especially in the mountains. At times the sun didn’t shine and mountains didn’t come into view for weeks. For several years I’d been waiting for the right opportunity and trying to capture an iconic image of the incredible historic Timberline Lodge with Mt Hood towering above in the background. The elements really came together this morning and couldn’t have been more perfect with loads of fresh snow and an eerily quiet sunny sunrise which illuminated Mt Hood, Timberline Lodge, and snow covered trees with gorgeous pink light. This was just one beautiful calm day in-between whiteout blizzard storms the days right before & after. I even found out the ski resort and lodge were closed this day and much of the week due to the power and water being knocked out from the storms, yikes!
The early wake up alarm, drive in the dark, bitterly cold temperatures (12 degrees), and trudge through deep snow all paid off to capture this stunning image of Mt Hood and Timberline Lodge at sunrise. This is a stitched panorama merged together from several different images, resulting in a finely detailed high resolution print that looks fantastic at large sizes.
Timberline Lodge was constructed in 1937 at an elevation of 6000 feet. It is a true marvel and gem of the Pacific Northwest and hosts almost 2 million visitors per year.
I had been dreaming of capturing a nice image of Mt Hood and lavender at the beautiful Lavender Valley Farm in Parkdale Oregon for many years, and hadn’t been able to dedicate the time apparently until a global pandemic had arrived! Having just returned from 2 weeks in Michigan, the next day I cruised the motorcycle up there on a HOT summer day to introduce myself and seek permission to photograph of course at strange hours during sunrise or sunset. Being a local trusted photographer they were very accommodating and granted me permission to return the next morning. One of the owners was just about as excited as I was at the idea of having a gallery image featuring their farm, thanks for the enthusiasm Francisco! I was prepared to come every morning for a week or longer to “nail the shot” with the light and conditions I had in mind. Occasionally (more like very rarely!) everything just comes together perfectly on the first attempt which was certainly the case here! I couldn’t have dreamed of such perfect conditions for a summer sunrise. A brief thunderstorm with a down pour of rain, humid heat, lingering rain-showers in the sky above Mt Hood, dramatic clouds, and lavender at its peak bloom all came together just as the first light was illuminating the peak of Mt Hood on this incredibly memorable August morning. The light was constantly changing and my heart was pounding as I stood on my ladder shooting several panoramic images, hoping they’d be sharp enough with my tripod atop my tippy ladder! So thankful to have captured this once in lifetime image. What a surreal morning full of wonderful memories. Welcome to the collection, Lavender Sunrise!
*In full disclosure: Some buildings have been edited out from the distant background for the final print.
Lower Lewis River Falls is a stunning 200 foot wide waterfall deep in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest of Washington. A very popular swimming hole in the summertime but offseason it’s difficult to find another person around!
This day was especially memorable as my family and I had embarked for a day trip to visit a few different waterfalls and do some mushroom foraging on a gorgeous late October Fall day. This was our last stop of the day and we’d already been driving, hiking, and adventuring around for several hours. We almost skipped this stop as it was getting late, and the kids were tired and hungry (of course!) despite having packed lunches and plenty of snacks. Upon pulling up in the dark and heavily tree’d parking lot, I peered through the forest and could sense there was light on the Falls just as I hoped. The kids were a bit crabby and complaining about putting their boots and jackets back on so I said to my wife Bethany “Ok dear, the light is fading quick, I’m gonna run to the Falls and shoot!” With a confused face she looked around and says “There’s no flipping light, it’s basically dark out!” I knew she could be absolutely right, but sure hoped not! I helped the kids get ready as quickly as I could, threw on my waders, and sprinted down to the Falls! I was delighted to have just minutes of light left and captivated by a perfect rainbow amongst the spraying water. After capturing the mesmerizing scene and taking a selfie to better remember the moment, I climbed back up the steep cliff-sides to find my family with their newly found forest treasures (mushrooms!) and them happy I was still alive. “Daddy why did you take so long, we thought you got swept down the river!!” For the record, I was ankle deep in the water and gone for all of 45 minutes. Haha!
“Lewis River Allure” is a stitched panorama comprised of several frames, which means it prints at large sizes in stunning detail.
- Columbia River Gorge -
With two of our favorite swimming lakes closed during all of 2018, my family and I found ourselves paddle boarding around the Columbia River Gorge multiple times a week. This late August evening was one of the last “hot summer nights” and we arrived back from the adventure at dark. After packing the gear & family into our vehicle I proceeded to capture this image of the Gorge in all it’s beauty. An ode to the end of Summer on a truly magical evening. Look closely and try to locate the birds nestling down for the evening!
- Mt Hood and Hood River, Oregon -
Mt Hood & Hood River photographed during a stunning sunrise at the peak of Fall color in October 2019. Captured moments before the direct light hit the top of Mt Hood, while the town was still glowing in the early morning hours. Notice the small lenticular cloud cap on the top of Mt Hood, a lovely little detail in this gorgeous moment in time captured. This panorama is made from 7 frames which makes this print extremely high resolution and finely detailed at large sizes.
Columbia Gorge Autumn Ablaze- a fast but ferocious fiery red sunset above the Columbia River Gorge. Photographed from Ruthton County Park in Hood River, Oregon at the peak of Fall color in early November, 2020.
Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) photographed early morning of July 11, 2020 over Mt Hood, Oregon from Tom Dick and Harry Mountain.
Some images are successfully achieved more easily than others. This was not one of them! The night before this was completely unsuccessful and full of disappointment. Wrong place, wrong time, too many clouds and more. Attempt #2 was planned out a bit better and required more effort (hiking miles up a mountain on no sleep at 2AM) but it paid off to capture this once in a lifetime celestial event of Comet NEOWISE over Mt Hood!
Panorama Version also available: http://www.blainebethanygallery.com/shop/comet-neowise-mt-hood-oregon-panorama
Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) photographed early morning of July 11, 2020 over Mt Hood, Oregon from Tom Dick and Harry Mountain.
Some images are successfully achieved more easily than others. This was not one of them! The night before this was completely unsuccessful and full of disappointment. Wrong place, wrong time, too many clouds and more. Attempt #2 was planned out a bit better and required more effort (hiking miles up a mountain on no sleep at 2AM) but it paid off to capture this once in a lifetime celestial event of Comet NEOWISE over Mt Hood!
This is a stitched panorama merged together from several different images, resulting in a finely detailed high resolution print that looks fantastic at large sizes.
- Hood River and Mt Hood, Oregon -
“Small Town Glow” image of downtown Hood River and Mt Hood Oregon, at dusk on a beautiful Spring evening. This image was updated in June 2019- the original “Small Town Glow” image was photographed in 2009 and downtown Hood River had changed so much during that time. “Small Town Glow” was photographed on an evening when the air quality was superb and light from sunset made the landscape absolutely glow with beauty, which all helped contribute to this incredible scene captured of beautiful Hood River, Oregon.
Also available in Panoramic 2:6 format format here: http://www.blainebethanygallery.com/shop/small-town-glow-2-panorama
- Hood River and Mt Hood, Oregon -
“Small Town Glow - Panorama” image of downtown Hood River and Mt Hood Oregon, at dusk on a beautiful Spring evening. This image was updated in June 2019- the original “Small Town Glow” image was photographed in 2009 and downtown Hood River had changed so much during that time. “Small Town Glow” was photographed on an evening when the air quality was superb and light from sunset made the landscape absolutely glow with beauty, which all helped contribute to this incredible scene captured of beautiful Hood River, Oregon. This panorama is made from 11 vertical frames which makes this print extremely high resolution and finely detailed at large sizes.
Also available in 2:3 format (non panorama) format here: http://www.blainebethanygallery.com/shop/small-town-glow-2
Cascade Lineup - Four Cascade giants towering above the clouds at sunrise on this cold December morning. From left to right: Mt Saint Helens Washington, Mt Hood Oregon, Mt Rainier Washington, Mt Adams Washington. Photographed from a 2 seater Piper Cub plane from about 11,000 feet elevation. Views you don’t get to see every day, especially with only a small seatbelt holding you in. Door and window were wide open for this shoot!
A busy scene of aspen trees that invokes a sense of calming peace when viewed, especially in the large print! Photographed on an idyllic Fall morning at Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Glenwood, Washington. The scene was captured by taking several images and merging them into a panorama, resulting in a ultra-high resolution image that looks incredible at large sizes.
- Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, Oregon -
Sleek lines in the Columbia River Gorge are mostly associated with ridge-lines of the numerous mountains and hills- but this evening the sleek lines at the end of the sandbar jumped out at me! A special evening in late Fall when a bunch of friends had gathered with boats and even a float plane at the end of the sandbar in the middle of the Columbia River. Directly behind the camera, everyone is enjoying a bonfire during this stunning sunset on a magical evening!
This image is also available in a horizontal composition.
“Faithful Witness Over Hood”
- Columbia River Gorge, Oregon & Washington -
Eclipsed Sturgeon Moon rises over the summit of Mount Hood, Oregon and the Columbia River Gorge just after sunset on August 27, 2026. The eclipses warm glow is reflected in a long, shimmering path down the water of the Columbia River.
I’ve photographed many lunar eclipses over the years and every one is wildly different. All are beautiful in their own way but many are extremely difficult to successfully photograph. When I heard this one would already be partially eclipsed when it rises over the horizon, and then “peak” just an hour after sunset (instead of middle of the night) I knew I had to make a plan to capture it properly. I put over 300 miles on my motorcycle buzzing all around from East, West, North and South at sunset, nighttime, and early morning hours scouting locations and deciding where would be best to capture the glory. All the effort paid off when the moon perfectly aligned over Mount Hood in a mostly eclipsed “blood moon” state. This is a 2 image composite with a 200mm lens- the first frame is a longer exposure that captures the movement in the water and the second frame is a faster exposure to capture the moon without it being blurred.
The title “Faithful Witness Over Hood” is inspired by Psalm 89:37 in which God uses the fixed, predictable presence of the moon in the night sky as a symbol of His reliable word. “It will be established forever like the moon, the faithful witness in the sky”