Tag: Washington State

• 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

• 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

• 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

• South WA & North OR Coast Trip (Mar 31-Apr 3 2024)

  

  My friend from the Bay Area and I embarked on a 4-day trip from Seatac Airport to the southern coast of Washington State and the northern coast of Oregon. On our return, we made a stop at the Lower Lewis River Falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, approximately an hour’s drive east of Cougar, WA. March 31, 2024 We left Seatac Airport at around 11 and stopped at Curry…

  Murali Narayanan

  April 10, 2024

  Uncategorized

  Cannon Beach, Cape Disappointment Lighthouse, Cape Disappointment State Park, Copper Creek Falls, Creeks, Ecola State Park, Gifford Pinchot, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Haystack Rock, hiking, Landscape photography, Lighthouses, Lower Lewis River Waterfall, Nikon, North Head Lighthouse, Oregon, Oregon Coast, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Ocean, Streams, travel, Washington State, Waterfalls

• 3-Day Olympic Peninsula Trip (May 2023)

  

  3-day trip to the Olympic Peninsula in May 2023 to photograph pacific sunsets, rainforest waterfalls and creeks.

  Murali Narayanan

  May 13, 2023

  Hoh Rainforest, La Push, Olympic National Park, Olympic Peninsula, Pacific Northwest, Quinault Rainforest, Ruby Beach, Sol Duc Falls, USA, Washington

  Abbey Island, Bunch Creek, Bunch Creek Falls, Bunch Falls, Creeks, Dusk, Fog, Forks, Hoh Rainforest, La Push, Merriman Falls, Pacific Northwest, Port Angeles, Quinalt Rainforest, Quinault Rain Forest, Quinault River, Ruby Beach, Sol Duc Falls, Streams, Sunset, Washington State, Waterfalls, Willaby Creek, Willaby Creek Falls

• Fall Colors Around Paradise (Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2022)

  

  Visit to Paradise, WA in the Mt. Rainier National Park to photograph fall foliage

  Murali Narayanan

  October 15, 2022

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

  Elbe, Fall, Fall Colors, Fall Foliage, Henry Jackson Visitor Center, Hobo Inn, Inspiration Point, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Rainier National Park, Pacific Northwest, Paradise, Paradise Inn, Reflection Falls, Skyline Trail, Washington State

• Western Olympic Peninsula (Jun 2022)

  

  Two-Day trip to the Pacific Coast of Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Highlights are Hoh Rainforest, La Push beach sunset, tide polls at Ruby Beach and waterfalls of Quinault rainforest.

  Murali Narayanan

  June 3, 2022

  Hoh Rainforest, La Push, Olympic National Park, Olympic Peninsula, Pacific Northwest, Quinault Rainforest, Ruby Beach, USA, Washington

  Anemone, Barnacles, Beach, Bunch Creek Falls, Bunch Falls, Creeks, Driftwood, Falls Creek Falls, Forks, Hoh Rainforest, La Push, Merriman Falls, Olympic National Park, Olympic Peninsula, Pacific Northwest, Quinalt Rainforest, Ruby Beach, Sea Star, Streams, Sunset, Tidepool, Washington State, Waterfalls

• Northern Olympic Peninsula

  

  Two-day (May 16-17, 2022) trip to the Northen Olympic Peninsula in Washington State to experience and photograph Sol Duc Falls, Madison Creek Falls, Ludlow Falls and Point Wilson Lighthouse.

  Murali Narayanan

  May 20, 2022

  Olympic National Park, Olympic Peninsula, USA, Washington

  Focus Stacking, Fort Worden State Park, Lighthouse, Ludlow Falls, Madison Creek Falls, Pacific Northwest, Point Wilson Lighthouse, Port Townsend, Sol Doc Falls, Washington State, Waterfalls

• Fall colors in Mt. Rainier National Park

  

  Late September to late October is a great time to experience fall colors in the Mt. Rainier National Park. Vine Maple, high elevation huckleberry bushes, and Larch are the primary sources of fall colors. Two areas I like to visit and photograph in the fall are the area around Paradise and along Natches Peak Loop…

  Murali Narayanan

  October 3, 2021

  Mt. Rainier National Park, USA, Washington

  Cascade Mountains, Edith Creek, Fall, Fall Foliage, Mt. Rainier, Myrtle Falls, Pacific Northwest, Paradise, Skyline Trail, Tahoma, Tipsoo Lake, Washington State