Panorama Point

Martha contemplating the view slightly above Panorama Point on Mt. Rainier. Approximately at 6,900 ft above sea level.

Dark Weather

Hiking around Mt. Rainier near Paradise. Clouds were rolling in and snow was on its way.

South Cascades

Afternoon view from the 19th floor of the Bravern in downtown Bellevue of the south Cascades.

Tolmie Peak

Small Island in Mowich Lake.
Ili and I went hiking to Mount Rainier today. We hiked from Mowich Lake up to Tolmie Peak. For the most part, it was a very nice and pleasant hike. However, when we reached Eunice Lake we were attacked by mosquitoes and flies. As if that wasn't enough, when we reached to top of Tolmie Peak, you literally couldn't stand still even for a second before being swarmed by mosquitoes.

Although Mount Rainier was partly hidden by clouds, the view was still incredible. But, because of the clouds of mosquitoes we didn't stay for more than 5 minutes. By the time we got back to the car, I had at least 25 bites on my legs and another 15 or so on my arms. Note to self, next time, take mosquito repellent!

Cloud covered view of Mt. Rainier from Tolmie Peak.

You can see the remainder of these pictures in my Picasa Web Album. You can also see this location in Live Maps.

A View from Above

An aerial photo of Mount St. Hellenes. If you look close enough, you can see smoke coming out from it's growing center. I wasn't sure which one looked better, if black and white or in color. Let me know what you think. See this location in Live Maps.

A Beautiful View

Didn't do anything after work today. But I was looking over some old photos and found this one I really like. Last August, my girlfriend Martha and I went hiking at Mt. Rainier. Here she is at the top of Tolmie Peak (5,939 ft) with a magnificent view of Mt. Rainier (but that's not why it's a beautiful view).

ISO 64 | 6.7 mm | f/5.6 | 1/250 sec

From the Air

Mt. Rainier with Mt. Hood in the background. Flying back from Nashville and nearing Seattle. I've only had this view once before, so it's great to see such a spectacular view once again.

ISO 180 | 55 mm | f/10.0 | 1/250 sec

Stevens Pass

A [bad] picture taken from the side of the road at Steven's Pass on Highway 2. See this location in Live Maps.

ISO 200 | 20 mm | f/13.0 | 1/640 sec

Earth Day

As you might know, today is Earth Day. What better way to enjoy the planet than by going out in nature and contemplating a view such as this? This is a view of a lake I don't know the name of in the Wenatchee National Forest. See this location on Live Maps.

ISO 400 | 18 mm | f/11.0 | 1/800 sec