4 photographs

Calm Waters

A constellation of fishing boats dots the waters of the Columbia River near White Salmon, Washington, their hulls reflected in the calm surface. The forested slopes of the Columbia River Gorge rise dramatically in the background, their autumn-touched ridges disappearing into wisps of morning mist. Soft blue light bathes the entire scene, creating an atmosphere of peaceful industry as anglers begin their day on these historic waters. The composition captures the intimate scale of human activity against the grand sweep of the Pacific Northwest landscape. — ISO 100 · 80mm · f/11 · 1/105

Dawn Fleet on Columbia River Waters

White Salmon, Washington

Fishing boats scatter across the tranquil Columbia River near White Salmon, Washington, beneath the misty peaks of the Columbia River Gorge.

The iconic Manhattan skyline rises majestically across the East River, viewed from the industrial waterfront of Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Wispy white clouds drift across an azure afternoon sky, creating a serene backdrop for the dense cluster of skyscrapers including the distinctive Empire State Building. The foreground features weathered wooden pier pilings emerging from the dark river waters, adding rustic texture to this classic New York vista. The composition captures the dramatic contrast between Brooklyn's quieter shores and Manhattan's towering urban density. — ISO 100 · 32mm · f/8 · 1/200

Manhattan Skyline from Greenpoint Waters

New York, New York

Manhattan's towering skyline dominates the horizon as seen from the Greenpoint waterfront in Brooklyn, New York.

Dense fog shrouds the dark silhouettes of Cascade Mountains conifers along the shores of Suttle Lake in Oregon's Jefferson County. The brooding waters stretch toward vanishing peaks, their surfaces textured by gentle wind while low-hanging clouds blur the boundary between water and sky. Muted grays and deep greens dominate this moody landscape, creating an atmosphere of quiet solitude and Pacific Northwest mystique. — ISO 250 · 50mm · f/9 · 1/90

Mist Veiled Waters of Suttle Lake

Morning mist envelops Suttle Lake in Oregon's Cascade Mountains, creating a dreamlike tableau of water, forest, and fog.

The interior of a Washington State Ferry passenger cabin, with large windows looking out over the calm blue waters of Puget Sound under a partly cloudy sky. A lone passenger wearing a dark jacket and head covering sits with their back to the camera, gazing out at the open water. Empty beige bench seating runs along the window row in the foreground. — ISO 125 · 23mm · f/5.6 · 1/400

Crossing Waters

Seattle, Washington

A passenger gazes out at Puget Sound from inside a Washington State Ferry, en route between Seattle and Bainbridge Island.