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and now she knows

Now is greater
and she knows that

She just wants to be somewhere
She just wants to be

A surreal photo depicting my partner beneath the waters of a flooded forest, complete with added fish. She is actually on a rock in the woods, and the water effect and fish added with Photoshop.

This is the Milkyway over Mount Shuksan on Picture lake. We had started at the top of Baker, but quickly realized that the Milkyway would be almost directly over the mountain. We grabed our gear and headed to the lake. There were a few clouds surounding the mountain. We decided to wait it out, and eventually the clouds began to clear. As I stood there looking around, all I could see was the darkness of the night. It was so quite, the only thing you heard was silence. It almost gave me an erry feeling being out there. But it was also so peaceful. Sometimes we get caught up in trying to get the shot, we foreget to enjoy the moment. So, next time you are out shooting at night.. take a moment and listen to the night.

A (mostly) black and white image of a white birch, shot in 2008. I left the 'eye' the natural color in which it appeared in the original untouched photo.

This is the majestic Mount Shuksan, in the Mount Baker area of the North Cascades. I had tried to hike this area in late May, but was unsuccessful. This time however, the roads were open. This was the first evening of a three day trip, we got to spend in this gorgeous area. There was still a fair amount of snow in the higher elevations, but will definitly go back to explore this area further.

This was taken at Sparks Lake, Oregon. It was the most beautiful night I had seen in a while. There was not a cloud in the sky, and there seemed to be a million stars out. As we stood on the rocks, we noticed a campfire across the way. I thought to myself, what a beautiful night to be camping beneath the stars. Their fire seemed to make the trees glow with a brilliant orange. What an incredible night this turned out to be. We were even blessed to see the longest shooting start we had ever seeen. It was the perfect evening!!

Decided to go on an adventure despite the weather. Most people will not venture out in the rain, I welcome it. I think it adds a special ethereal look to the scene. This was taken on the way up to Mount Adams.

little goblin

velvet f2.8

meet mr Grumps

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I had an amazing experience on Friday, I tracked down and followed a herd of wild horses and was eventually accepted into the group. I spent the entire afternoon walking with them in the foothills of the Alberta Rockies surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery Alberta has to offer, this was a once in a lifetime experience to be surrounded by wild horses and move with them in their natural habitat.

I had an amazing experience on Friday, I tracked down and followed a herd of wild horses and was eventually accepted into the group. I spent the entire afternoon walking with them in the foothills of the Alberta Rockies surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery Alberta has to offer, this was a once in a lifetime experience to be surrounded by wild horses and move with them in their natural habitat.

I had an amazing experience on Friday, I tracked down and followed a herd of wild horses and was eventually accepted into the group. I spent the entire afternoon walking with them in the foothills of the Alberta Rockies surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery Alberta has to offer, this was a once in a lifetime experience to be surrounded by wild horses and move with them in their natural habitat.

Out of all the Mountains in the PNW, this one means the most. I have a special connection with Mount Hood. Every time I see this Mountain, I am reminded of my grandfather. During his summers, he spent many lonely days and nights watching for fires keeping it safe from harm. Also as a young man, he even climbed this mountain a few times. I never really understood his love for it. Because to me, it was just another mountain. But now after exploring and photographing it, I understand its magic, and his love for it. It will always hold a very special place in my heart.

~Memories~

Wawona Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel in the state of California (length is 4,233 ft). It is one of three main roads which provide access to Yosemite Valley. The tunnel exits to one of the most stunning and most photographed views of Yosemite.

Hidden amongst the trees is a walkway to another world...

Earlier this week I decided to take a trip to Sequoia National Park in California. I grew up close to both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and visited both parks several times a year. I picked a day in which the weather was unfortunately not the best for driving. But I was able to capture a this shot (edited with Lightroom CC).

Grant's Grove is host to a large grove of Giant Sequoias and each year millions of visitors from all over the world travel to see one of natures true wonders.

I was pleased to get this result at our local country club on 4th of July 2015. The reflection of the fireworks and the remnants of the sunset behind give it such an awesome affect! I will have to search down the EXIF, can't believe it isn't attached to the image! UGH

This towering Cedar has seen many days.

Early in September, before the fall colors really got going, I found this one tree with some color on it. This was a place called Lower Lewis Falls, in Washington. I had seen a lot of images from this place, and wanted to try for something a bit different.

On a busy visitor day no one was to be seen in this section of the Harpers Ferry National Park. The scene reminded me of a Hopper painting.

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We were showing my in-laws the beauty of Michigan. We took them through Whiting Forest. They looked so cute together, that I had to capture the moment.

Another bench.

Hi, this is my first post to WPC.. This is an Autumn shot of a naturally formed tree tunnel on a walking trail through, Llwyn-on, in the Brecon Beacons , south Wales, UK

Mount Rainier National Park~Washington State

I learned how to do matte effect on photo shop today! I'm so happy now.

Glacier Park 2015 Triple waterfalls and majestic mountains. Loved this shot.

This was taken in Joshua Tree Desert National Park in the Cholla Cactus Garden

Snooper's Rock, Chattanooga, TN, at Sunrise with my gracious guide's trail dog, Ella. This is located in Prentice Cooper State Park. The heavy fog bank is hovering above the winding Tennessee River.

Nikon D7100
f/4.8
1/200
ISO 400
48mm

Nikon D7100
f/5.6
1/200
ISO 400
105mm

Nikon D7100
f/5.3
1/640
ISO 250
70mm

Nikon D7100
F/3.5
1/640
ISO 250
18mm

Not alone - no -
I walk with Jack and Sylvia,
and sometimes Emily,
though she prefers
the locked room inside my head.

Nikon D7100 Lensbaby Sweet35 f/8 1/100 ISO 500

Probono (sortof) shoot for this little family as repayment for helping me with my new body. Many more to go!

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“To the complaint, 'There are no people in these photographs,' I respond, There are always two people: the photographer and the viewer.”
― Ansel Adams

Shot at Millstream Gardens Conservation area in Fredericktown, Missouri

Summerhill Glen, Douglas, Isle of Man, is not large, but sits in the town.

This was taken at the Grand Tetons National Park in 2014..
Coming from Yellowstone, it just stormed.
One of my favorite photos of all times.. and the first photo to be printed and canvased to be hanging on the walls in my home. This image is the first that I have ever taken that has won multiple online awards, recognition and promotions with my first DLSR Camera a Nikon D60.

Took this shot while hiking a trail called sycamore forest, most of this forest was dead.

Find this print and more for sale on my photography website: http://village.photos/members/Scott-Smith-Photography/Sand-Dunes

©Scott Smith Photography

Rock City near Chattanooga- Lover's Leap. I wasn't sure if they would allow tripods or not, so I chose not to take one. I wish I would have taken one, this would have came out much better.

A waterfall hidden away behind a pullout on the road to Mt Evans, the highest paved road in North America.

©Scott Smith Photography

This was taken on slide film then scanned. This is a little girl who lives in the rainforest of Costa Rica.

Dramatic sunsets in the strangest way since the fires started raging in our province. Thick smoke clinging to the valley makes for difficult shooting conditions.

Vancouver Island is patchy at best when it comes to our once lush gorgeous rainforest. More in town cougar sightings and bear encounters points to a lack of habitat or habitable areas for them.

We cut down their forest and kill them when they are forced into our space. Something wrong with that.

From Rocky Mountain National Park.

...on a clear day you can see for miles (and more miles.)

Rocky Mountain National Park.

Attaching the wide view of this same shot. I didn't want to post basically the same photo twice.

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Oregon

I spent most of my childhood around Crater Lake, it's still my favorite place in Oregon

My favorite place in my home state of Oregon

From the Bear Lake Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. About a 3.5 mile hike out and back.

Canon 5D MkIII, Canon 24-105 f/4 L, f/8, 1/160th, ISO 100.

The view from the upper part of Bear Lake Trail, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.

Canon 5DMkIII, Canon 24-104mm f/4 USM L.

Taken last September, 2014. The Maroon Bells, near Aspen, Colorado, at sunrise.

The gorgeous Alberta Falls, just outside of Estes Park in the Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. It's about a half hour to 45 minute hike over fairly easy terrain, and it's so worth it. See more shots from this day here: http://village.photos/members/Scott-Smith-Photography/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park