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Pacific Northwest

This group is for images capturing the beauty that surrounds the Pacific Northwest of North America.

Featured Work

Canada Jay: Mountain Bird with Many Names by David Friederich

Featured in Pacific Northwest. This bird is found in forests and meadows at high elevations. I photographed this one in Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. Sometimes called grey jays, most people in Canada probably know them as Whiskey Jacks, a rather romantic name for a bird that appears to have no fear of humans, and thrives at very high elevations. I captured this beautiful bird with my Nikon D2Xs, mounted with an 80-200 mm lens at 200 mm, ISO 400, f2.8, 1/400s, hand held.
Cattail Kingdom by Chuck Gardner

The male Red-winged Blackbird’s bright red shoulder patches and raspy song is his most important tool he uses to defend his territory. A richly voiced male who has established a high quality territory can attract several mates to his Cattail Kingdom. I took this picture in a marshy area on the shores of Fern Ridge Lake in Lane County, Oregon. / Taken on; March 26, 2009
"Lavender Rhodies" by Lynn Bawden

These rhodies were blooming in Port Townsend, Washington last Spring…Lynn
Dark-Eyed Oregon Junco by Chuck Gardner

The Oregon junco is a year round visitor to my feeder in my backyard. They nest in the trees in the area, often in the spring I see young ones being fed by their parents until they can forage for their self. This one has a dirty beak from looking for seeds in the wet dirt in my yard in Veneta, Oregon. Taken on; March 16, 2009
Golden-Crowned Sparrow by Chuck Gardner

While on my day hike at the Fern Ridge Wildlife Area I took this picture of a Golden-Crowned Sparrow shortly before they leave their winter quarters here in Oregon to head north. At this time they acquire the bold, black ‘eyebrow” and bright golden crown of their breeding plumage and fine-tune their song. Taken on; January 30, 2009
The Stare Down by Chuck Gardner

This young Red-tailed Hawk is staring me down at the Fern Ridge Wildlife Area in Lane County, Oregon. / Taken; March 18, 2009
"Jay Peck" by Martin Smart

WINNER of the State flowers and/or State birds of Pacific Northwest challenge in the Pacific Northwest Group Featured in “Live and Let Live” November 2009 / Featured in “Top Shelf Wildlife& Nature Art” November 2009 / Featured in “Canon DSLR” November 2009 / Featured in “Pacific Northwest ” November 2009 The Steller’s Jay is named after the German naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller who discovered them in 1741. It is the provincial bird of British Columbia and primarily lives in coniferous forests, although can be found in many forested areas and is also common in residential and agricultural areas with nearby forests. / Their range is primarily west of the Rocky Mountains, reaching as far south as Central America and as far north as Alaska. / The Steller’s Jay is closely related to the Blue Jay found in the rest of the continent, but has a black head and upper body. It is also known as the Long-crested Jay, the Mountain Jay, and the Pine Jay and is the only crested jay west of the Rocky Mountains. / This pair were playfully pecking each other whilst I photographed them in north Nanaimo, BC, Canada. Canon 40D / 1/1600sec f6.3 ISO 400 / 500mm lens + 1.4x converter
THE LITTLE BIRDIE SINGING by MsLiz

THE SINGING OF THE BIRDIE IS MUSIC TO MY EAR. THIS IS A GOLDEN FINCH, WASHINGTON STATE BIRD.. FEATURED IN “PACIFIC NORTHWEST ” ON NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Stellers Jay by Tori Snow

A beautiful blue Stellers Jay on tree trunk in Mt. Rainier National Park. / Bird of British Columbia / / Featured in: Thae Pacific Northwest Group, November 2009 / /
Rhododendron by Allan Erickson

Rhododendron macrophyllum (Pacific Rhododendron, Coast Rhododendron or Big Leaf Rhododendron) is a broadleaf evergreen rhododendron species native to western North America. Opal Creek Ancient Forest, Oregon Rhododendron macrophyllum is Washington’s state flower Pentax *istDs _Featured in Wildflowers of North America, 10/30/09 Featured in Pacific Northwest, 11/13/09 Featured again in Pacific Northwest, 11/20/09_
Dogwood Delight... by Carol Clifford

Many pink dogwood trees bloom in Van Dusen Gardens and around the Vancouver, British Columbia area. This is just one of them. Taken with: Nikon D60 – Lens: Nikkor 55-200mm
My Neighbors Purple Rhodie by Loisb

This Washington State Flower is a Pacific Rhododendron. It resides in my neighbors yard just for my enjoyment.

Recent Work

Red Crossbills Enjoying the View by Chuck Gardner

The Red Crossbill is a stocky finch of mature coniferous forests, it is dependent on the seed cones that are its main food. Its peculiar bill allows it access to the seeds, and it will breed whenever it finds areas with an abundance of cones. It may wander widely between years to find a good cone crop. / Taken in the Deschutes National Forest near Sisters, Oregon with a Canon PowerShot SX10 IS on Aug 28, 2009
Can I Come Out Yet by mither

my daughters Nubian goat, Danny, is a dessert breed therefore she really isnt sure about this snow thing…the chickens dont mind! Winston OR My backyard USA Nikon D50 Sigma 300mmzoom
Houda Beach by Rick Gustafson

Photo taken along Scenic Drive just north of Moonstone Beach in Humboldt County CA
False Start! Who Jumped the Gun? by Chuck Gardner

Best viewed larger… As I approached these American Coot they took off racing across the water to put a safe distance between me and them. / Taken at the Royal Avenue wildlife lookout in Lane County, Oregon, with a Canon PowerShot SX10 IS on 11/19/2009, at TV 1/1002, AVF 5.72, ISO 80 and Focal length 100.00mm.
Twisted by Mari Wirta

Seattle, WA Samsung Digimax L85
End of the Road by Mari Wirta

Japanese Gardens, Seattle, WA Samsung Digimax L85
Texture by Mari Wirta

Seattle, WA Samsung Digimax L85
Another year starts coming to an end... by Mari Wirta

Seattle, WA Samsung Digimax L85
Flight over Mt Hood by wmommameea

Hangliding over Mt Hood in Oregon. Multiple exposure and post processed on computer. I like the movement of the shot..
Shooting Stars with Mt Hood by wmommameea

Mt hood shot at night with a 50mm and a Nikon D80 with a long exposure. The stars make the shot. Beautiful night in the great northwest. Parkdale, Oregon.
Paragliding the gorge by wmommameea

Paragliding in the Gorge. Shot on Boudoin Mtn. in Washington using a Nikon D2H with a 50mm lens.
A Look to the Past ~ WWII ~ Dutch Harbor, Alaska ~ by lanebrain photography

This is one of many outlooks scattered around Dutch Harbor. Reminants from World War II, these and other structures remain as a reminder of the greatest generation. I really enjoy going out and about on my time off to see these and other sites around the area.

This group is for scenic images from Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Montana and Idaho, British Columbia, and Alaska. Please post the images and artwork you feel best capture this amazing and diverse area.
Please take care with how your work is presented. Upload only the work you are very proud of and that would be sellable as prints or cards. This means attention should be paid to cropping, soft focus, glare, etc Please be aware that your horizons are level.

Winner Featured in the Pacific Northwest Group is Debbie Roelle

WINNER OF BIRDS IN FLIGHT CHALLENGE

Yellow Headed Blackbird by Ken McElroy is Our NEW FEATURED ARTIST

Wild Flower Challenge Winner and New Featured Artist is
Summer at Chinook Pass by Mark Heller

Winner of the State flowers and/or State birds of Pacific Northwest Challenge
British Columbia State/Province Bird – Steller’s Jay

Jay Peck by Martin Smart