5 photographs

Water Transportation

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.

Silhouetted passengers aboard a Washington State Ferry peer through large windows toward the forested hillsides and residential developments of West Seattle across Elliott Bay. The atmospheric haze creates layers of depth, with modern apartment buildings and scattered homes climbing the verdant slopes. The composition frames human contemplation against the Pacific Northwest's signature blend of urban development and natural landscape, captured in soft, overcast light. — ISO 160 · 50mm · f/1 · 1/5800

Ferry Passengers Gazing Toward West Seattle

Seattle, Washington

Ferry passengers enjoy views of West Seattle's residential hillsides during a crossing of Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington.

The iconic Burnside Bridge spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, its twin lighthouse-style towers standing sentinel against an overcast spring sky. A delicate veil of cherry blossoms in soft pink hues creates a romantic frame through the bridge's central arch, while a solitary boat navigates the calm waters below. The industrial concrete and steel structure contrasts beautifully with nature's ephemeral spring display, capturing the essence of urban Portland where architecture and natural beauty coexist in harmonious balance. — ISO 125 · 33mm · f/5.6 · 1/680

Spring Blossoms Frame Portland's Burnside Bridge

Portland, Oregon

Cherry blossoms from Tom McCall Waterfront Park frame Portland's historic Burnside Bridge as it spans the Willamette River.

A silhouetted sailboat floats on calm water during golden hour sunset, with a large bridge visible in the background and the Columbia River reflecting warm sunlight in Portland, Oregon. — ISO 125 · 90mm · f/16 · 1/1900

Sailboat at Sunset in Portland Oregon Harbor

Portland, Oregon

A peaceful sailboat anchors in Portland's Columbia River as the sun sets behind a historic bridge, creating golden reflections across the water.

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.