Category: Nature Photography

Columbia River Gorge Wildflowers

Posted on May 10, 2012March 10, 2014 by Greg Vaughn

Early May is the prime time for wildflower displays in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. There are a number of locations on both the Oregon and Washington side of the river that are great for finding and photographing...Read More

Alabama Hills Arches

Posted on January 15, 2012April 8, 2013 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_827" align="aligncenter" width="685"] Mount Whitney and the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains seen through Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills.[/caption] The fantastic rock formations of the Alabama Hills near Lone Pine, California, have been favorite subject matter for photographers for...Read More

Bandon Beach, Oregon Coast

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_785" align="aligncenter" width="675" caption="Face Rock and sea stacks at Bandon Beach"][/caption] One of the most scenic places on the Oregon coast is Bandon Beach. It's one of my personal favorites, and I think it is has some of the...Read More

Seattle Area Japanese Gardens in Autumn

Posted on November 7, 2011December 8, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_651" align="aligncenter" width="595" caption="Washington Park Arboretum Japanese Garden in Seattle"][/caption] The Seattle, Washington area is home to several beautiful Japanese Gardens, and right now they are at their very best. The fall color is at peak and the maple...Read More

Where in Washington for Fall Color Photos

Posted on October 24, 2011November 1, 2025 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_616" align="aligncenter" width="465"] Vine maple and huckleberry, Gifford Pinchot National Forest.[/caption] Interested in where to find the best autumn foliage for landscape and scenic photography in Washington State? I did a quick circuit around the Cascades last week and...Read More

"Nature of the Northwest" photo show

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

A selection of thirty of my scenic landscape and nature photos is currently on display in the upstairs gallery at the University of Oregon School of Law. The photographs were taken over a period of years during my many wanderings...Read More

Waterfalls on the Big Island of Hawaii

Posted on September 30, 2011December 8, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_591" align="aligncenter" width="595" caption="Nanue Falls on the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island."][/caption] The Big Island of Hawaii was my home for a number of years and is still one of my favorite destinations. Largest of all the Hawaiian...Read More

Mount Rainier Wildflowers

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_544" align="aligncenter" width="451" caption="Wildflowers on Mazama Ridge, Mount Rainier National Park"][/caption] In a year with more typical weather, the meadows in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park would look something like this photo around the first...Read More

National Wildlife Refuges Anniversary

Posted on March 14, 2011December 8, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_519" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Tundra swans at Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge"][/caption] The U.S. National Wildlife Refuges system celebrates the 108th anniversary of its founding on March 14. President Teddy Roosevelt signed the law creating the first National Wildlife Refuge...Read More

Favorite Photos of 2010

Posted on January 23, 2011November 1, 2025 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_444" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Aspen trees, eastern Washington.[/caption] I've been inspired by the blogs of a number of photographers who've recently posted their top photos for 2010, so decided to add my own to the mix. Most of the photographers...Read More