The Rutter

A huge wave at Cape Disappointment looks as if it is spreading wings and about to leap into the air like a bird.The top of the lighthouse can just be seen through a gap in the spray.

Chum and Pink Salmon in the creek at Flaming Geyser State Park.

In this shot, it was a little later and he had moved across the road putting the forest behind him. I like his pose and while I could probably take out the stick that points to his foreleg, I don’t feel it upsets the composition enough to justify the work. It would also break the PSA nature and wildlife competition rules.

This handsome bull elk was foraging in the woods with his harem. They were between the road and Yellowstone Lake conveniently at a pullout, so it was easy to stay in the car and shoot through the open window.

Driving east on US 50, the Lincoln Highway. Here in Nevada the highway is characterized as “The Loneliest Highway”. This mid-April morning, we dropped down from the mountain pass in time for sunrise coupled with a cloud inversion in the valley bottom.

Looking up to the top of Mona Kea (4,207.3 meters, 13803 feet) you can clearly see the observatories.Ski season is open right now, but we came to enjoy the beaches thanks.

The BC Legislature knows how to dress up the house for the holiday season.

The Westlake tree and the Macy’s star light up the plaza as the yearend celebrations draw near.