Exploration

Horseback riders traverse the tide-swept beach near Wheeler, Oregon, their silhouettes painted against the moody Pacific surf.
A young scooter rider speeds through the leafy Irvington neighborhood in Portland, Oregon, captured with motion blur that emphasizes the joy of childhood movement.
The John Day River bridge on Oregon's Shaniko-Fossil Highway creates a gateway between counties in the state's dramatic high desert landscape.
Ferry passengers enjoy views of West Seattle's residential hillsides during a crossing of Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington.
A rollerblader carves through dappled sunlight on Central Park's tree-lined paths during a busy afternoon skating session.
A loaded adventure motorcycle pauses during travels through Vancouver's residential Grandview-Woodland district.
Cherry blossoms frame a moment of childhood wonder at Tom McCall Waterfront Park during Portland's spring bloom season.
Oregon State Highway 218 crests a ridge near Fossil, revealing the eroded canyon country of Wheeler County beneath a stormy sky.