Category: USA

• Washington State Photography Guide: US Highway 2 Fall Foliage

  

  Autumn along US Highway 2 between Stevens Pass and Leavenworth, WA, showcases vibrant foliage with golden cottonwoods and fiery maples reflecting in the Wenatchee River. Ideal for photography, mid-October offers peak colors. The scenic drive features dramatic landscapes, including Tumwater Canyon, perfect for capturing the lively essence of fall.

  Murali Narayanan

  October 25, 2025

  Central Cascades, Leavenworth, Stevens Pass, Stevens Pass Highway, Tumwater Canyon, Wenatchee River

  Autumn, Autumn Colors, Central Cascades, Evergreen, Fall, Fall Colors, Fall Foliage, hiking, Landscape photography, Leavenworth, nature, Pacific Northwest, photography, Stevens Pass, Stevens Pass Highway, Top Spots, travel, Travel Photography, Tumwater Canyon, US Highway 2, Washington, Washington State, Wenatchee River

• Fall Foliage Along the Skyline Trail in Mt. Rainier NP (Early Oct, 2025)

  

  Photographing fall foliage along the Skyline Trail in Mount Rainier National Park offers a breathtaking experience, especially in early to mid-October. The vibrant colors of alpine plants and the warm morning light enhance the scenery. Optimal photography occurs before 10 a.m., with partly cloudy skies improving conditions for stunning landscape compositions.

  Murali Narayanan

  October 11, 2025

  Mt. Rainier National Park, Paradise, Skyline Trail, USA, Washington

  Autumn, Autumn Colors, Blueberry, Creek, Dawn, Edith Creek, Fall, Fall Colors, Fall Foliage, Huckleberry, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Rainier National Park, National Parks, Pacific Northwest, Paradise, Skyline Trail, Stream, Subalpine Fir, Sunrise, travel, Washington State

• Mt. Rainier National Park Wildflowers

  

  July and August are the prime months to visit Mount Rainier National Park for wildflower Photography. While there are many places in the park to enjoy the blooms, my favorite locations are Sunrise Visitor Center, Tipsoo Lake, Reflection Lakes, and Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise.

  Murali Narayanan

  August 28, 2025

  Mt. Rainier National Park, Pacific Northwest, USA, Washington

  adventure, Cascade Mountains, hiking, Landscapes, Mountains, Mt. Rainier National Park, National Parks, nature, Pacific Northwest, Paradise, Reflection Lakes, Sunrise Visitor Center, Tipsoo Lake, travel, Washington State, Wildflowers

• Hoh Rainforest – Mid to Late May

  

  The Hoh Rainforest, rich with vibrant greenery in spring, offers photographers stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems along the trails. Highlights include towering Sitka spruces, blooming wildflowers, and critical ecological elements like nurse logs and mushrooms, creating a serene experience.

  Murali Narayanan

  May 23, 2025

  Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park, Olympic Peninsula, Washington

  cascadia, Evergreen, Hoh Rainforest, Hoh River, Landscapes, Moss, National Parks, Nikon, Nurse Log, Olympic National Park, Olympic Peninsula, Pacific Northwest, photography, Sitka Spruce, Springtime, Streams, Washington State

• Arches National Park (Oct 2007)

  

  Arches National Park in Utah offers stunning sandstone formations and iconic landmarks like Delicate Arch and Balanced Rock, providing exceptional photography opportunities in a dramatic desert setting.

  Murali Narayanan

  February 28, 2025

  Arches National Park, Moab, USA, Utah

  American Southwest, Arches, Arches National Park, Balanced Rock, Courthouse Towers, Delicate Arch, Double Arch, hiking, Landscape photography, Landscapes, Moab, National Park Service, National Parks, North Window, Petrified Dunes, Red Rocks, Sandstone, Southwest, travel, Turret Arch, Utah

• Monument Valley, AZ (Apr 2007)

  

  Monument Valley features stunning sandstone formations and diverse landscapes perfect for photography, especially at sunrise and sunset, enriched by its rich cultural heritage and petroglyphs.

  Murali Narayanan

  February 27, 2025

  Arizona, Monument Valley, Southwest

  Arches, Arizona, Buttes, Dawn, Merrick Butte, Mitchell Butte, Mittens, Monument Valley, Navajo, Navajo land, Petroglyphs, Sandstone, Southwest, Sunrise, Totem Pole, travel, Utah

• Everglades National Park (Feb 2025)

  

  Everglades National Park features diverse landscapes ideal for wildlife and landscape photography, including trails rich in birdlife and stunning natural scenery across various locations.

  Murali Narayanan

  February 21, 2025

  Big Cypress Wildlife Mgt Area, Everglades NP, Florida

  Alligator, Anhinga Trail, Bald Cypress, Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, Buttonwood, Cormorant, Crocodile, Everglades, Flamingo, Gallinule, Gog, Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, Hawk, Heron, Long Pine Key, Mahogany Hammock, National Park, National Park Service, Osprey, Pa-hay-Okee, Pine Glades Lake, Red Shouldered Hawk, Sawgrass, Slash Pine, Snowy Egret, Sunset, Turkey Vulture, Vulture

• Marsh Trail – Ten Thousand Islands NWR (Feb 2025)

  

  The Marsh Trail in Florida offers stunning wildlife photography of birds and dynamic wetland landscapes, ideal for photographers.

  Murali Narayanan

  February 20, 2025

  Florida, Marsh Trail, Naples, Ten Thousand Islands NWR

  Anhinga, Cormorant, Dove, Egret, Eurasian Collred Dove, Florida, Grackle, Great Egret, Green Heron, Mangrove, Marsh Trail, Naples, Sunset, Wetland

• Birds of CREW Rookery Swamp Trails (Feb 2025)

  

  The CREW Rookery Swamp Trails in Naples, Florida, offer bird photographers an excellent opportunity to capture the diverse avian life of Southwest Florida’s wetlands.

  Murali Narayanan

  February 16, 2025

  CREW Rookery Swamp Trails, Florida, Naples, USA

  Alligator, Anhinga, Birds, Black Crowned Night Heron, Cormorant, CREW Rookery Swamp Trails, Florida, Gallinule, Great Blue Heron, Great Egret. Egret, Green Heron, Hawk, Heron, Ibis, Limpkin, Little Blue Heron, Naples, Night Heron, Red Shouldered Hawk, Snowy Egret, Southwest Florida, Stork, Swamp, Tricolored Heron, Wetland, White Ibis, Wood Stork

• Top Spots for Autumn Photography in Washington State

  

  October in Washington State is a magical time, with landscapes transformed by vivid fall colors that draw locals and travelers alike. From the fiery reds and oranges of maple trees to the golden yellows of aspens and cottonwoods, the scenery shifts into an autumnal masterpiece.

  Murali Narayanan

  October 30, 2024

  Heather Meadows, Highwood Lake, Kubota Garden, Lake Fenwick Park, Lake Wenatchee State Park, Leavenworth, Mt. Baker, Mt. Baker Wilderness Area, Mt. Rainier National Park, Northern Cascades, Pacific Northwest, Picture Lake, Point Defiance Park, Puget Sound, Seattle, Seattle Arboretum, Snoqualmie, Southwest Washington, Stevens Pass, Tacoma, Washington, Wenatchee River

  Artist Point, Cedar Creek Grist Mill, Creeks, Fall Foliage, Highwood Lake, hiking, Japanese Garden, Kubota Garden, Leavenworth, Lucia Falls, Mt. Baker, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Nikon, Northern Cascades, Pacific Northwest, Paradise, Picture Lake, Point Defiance Park, Stevens Canyon Road, Streams, Tipsoo Lake, travel, Wanatchee River, Washington State, Waterfalls, Yocolt Falls

• Southern Marin County, Santa Cruz, and Monterey (May 2024)

  

  4-day trip to do landscape photography in Marin County, Santa Cruz and Monterey, CA

  Murali Narayanan

  May 25, 2024

  Battery Spencer, California, Calla Lily Valley, Cypress Tree Tunnel, Fenton, Garrapata State Park, Henry Cowell State Park, Inverness, Marin County, Monterey, Northern California, Perkins Park, Santa Cruz, Sausalito

  Battery Spencer, Calla Lilly Valley, Calla Lily, Carmel Highlands, Christian Orthodox Church, Church, Cypress Tree, Cypress Tree Tunnel, Douglas Iris, Fenton, Fisherman’s Wharf, Garrapata State Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Great Blue Heron, hiking, Inverness, landscape, Lighthouse, Marin County, Monterey, nature, Pacific Ocean, Painters Point, Perkins Park, photography, Poppies, Pride of the Madeira, Rocky Cliff, Santa Cruz, Sausalito, Sea Lion, Soberanes Creek Falls, travel, Waterfalls, Western Gull, Wildflowers

• Springtime in Skagit Valley (April 2024)

  

  Morning visit to Mt. Vernon in early April 2024 to photograph tulips.

  Murali Narayanan

  April 14, 2024

  Mt. Vernon, Puget Sound, Washington

  Adobe, Daffodils, Focus Stack, Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Macro, Mt. Vernon, Nikon, Pacific Northwest, Photoshop, Pink, Puget Sound, Purple, Red, Skagit, Skagit Valley, Springtime, Telephoto, Tulips, Washington, Washington State, White, Yellow, Zerene Stacker