2 photographs

Maritime Activity

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 Midtown Manhattan skyline viewed from across the East River under a clear blue sky. One Vanderbilt tower is visible under construction on the upper left, its steel frame topped with a construction crane. The iconic Art Deco Chrysler Building with its distinctive stainless steel eagle crown and spire rises prominently in the center of the skyline. The MetLife Building is visible behind it. A cluster of modern glass and brick residential and commercial towers fills the dense skyline. A ferry and waterfront promenade are visible along the river's edge in the foreground. — ISO 125 · 250mm · f/8 · 1/300

Midtown Rising

New York, New York

The Midtown Manhattan skyline, with One Vanderbilt under construction and the Chrysler Building at center, viewed from across the East River.