Raging Spirit (2012)

High water and peak spring greens at one of my favorite waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge of Washington. It was amazing to see the high volume of water pouring over the falls during the spring runoff. The water in this river is almost entirely spring fed which makes it incredibly clear and blue. Expert kayakers occasionally run the line on the far left of the waterfall.

Reflections (2015)

Elowah Falls reflected in a small pool below the falls. The vibrant and lush spring vegetation which surrounds this waterfall really adds to the beauty of the scene. This is one of my favorite waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon!

Hello Spring (2012)

Wildflowers (bleeding hearts) and spring greens surrounding Ponytail Falls in the Columbia River Gorge. It doesn't get much better than springtime in the gorge...electric greens, wildflowers and tons of water!

Lush (2013)

Peak spring greens surrounding a beautiful waterfall deep in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. Catching the greens at their peak is truly an amazing experience. The colors are absolutely incredible.

Spring Cascade

The combination of falling water, lush moss and diffused light all came together to create a very inviting springtime scene in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon.

The Green Zebra

Waterfall and moss detail in the Columbia River Gorge of Washington. With a telephoto lens I was able to explore all of the interesting details of this popular waterfall. I think this section looks like stripes on a zebra, but in green instead of black.

The Allure of Spring (2012)

Peak spring greens and lots of water in the Columbia River Gorge of Washington.

Rock Water

Fairy Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. A close up of the rock, water and moss at the popular Fairy Falls.

Alluvion

An incredible amount of water flowing over Elowah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. In December 2015, the Pacific Northwest received a record amount of rainfall. The rain was intense for several days and flooding was widespread throughout the region. The town of Cascade Locks, Oregon, which is located in the middle of the Columbia River Gorge, received 24.48 inches of rain in the month of December. This was double the normal amount of rain. With all of the heavy rainfall, the waterfalls were absolutely raging in the gorge. I was lucky enough to be able to make it out during the peak of the flow and this is my favorite image from that day. Even though I wore my full rain gear and waders, I was completely soaked after spending the day out there! This image was quite a challenge to capture due to the intense spray coming off the main waterfall and the pouring rain. To deal with all of the spray, I covered my camera/lens with a small umbrella while I found my composition and got everything set up. When I was ready to shoot, I would quickly lift the umbrella straight up and fire off a few frames. Within 5 seconds the polarizer was completely covered with spray and rain drops. I would then cover the camera back up with the umbrella and dried everything off with microfiber cloths and Kim Wipes. When everything was ready, I would repeat the process. I spent over an hour shooting this scene and managed to get 4 usable frames. The process was challenging, but it was definitely worth it!

Before the Fall (2013)

A panoramic view of Punchbowl Falls on Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. This view is no longer available since a large tree fell in front of the falls this spring and the view is now obstructed.

Spring Flow

"Lost Emerald" Early spring greens at a beautiful waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon.

Drifting (2012)

Peak spring greens at a small cascade in the Columbia River Gorge of Washington.

Spring, Columbia River Gorge

Falling from the Sky (2012)

Peak fall colors and misty fog at Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in the state of Oregon and drops 620 feet.