Cascade alpine Meadows gallery
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings” John Muir
John Muir had a special connection with mountains. His writings sing the praises of being in the high country. Today many of us feel the same way, from climbers, naturalists, environmentalists, adventurers and of course photographers. Here in the Pacific Northwest we can easily travel into that high country in three wonderful National Parks and various other locations in the rugged Cascade Mountains. As a landscape photographer being able to spend time above tree line and in the alpine meadows provides much needed solitude and ample opportunities for capturing images.
I hope these images will being a bit of those good tidings to you too!
At times I do struggle photographically when I’m in wonderful iconic mountain scenery, I fall into the trap of capturing albeit beautiful but postcard type pictures. Photographer Robert Adams “If a view of geography does not imply something more enduring than a specific piece of terrain, then the picture will hold us only briefly… what we hope for from the artist is help in discovering the significance of a place.” Guy Tal adds “what makes the place personally, subjectively, and uniquely significant to them.” I strive to adhere to these lofty principals, presenting images that convey my personal feelings of these wonderful mountainous landscapes.
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