Sol Duc Stream
Sol Duc in the Olympic National Park is a magical forest and these waterfalls are very fun to capture on the way up to the main falls.
Sol Duc Moss and Flow
The Sol Duc Valley is magical and the Sol Duc river and associated streams are very photogenic. The name comes from its Quileute name, meaning "sparkling waters"
The Sol Duc and the other tributaries of the Quillayute River support some of the healthiest stocks of wild winter steelhead in the Pacific Northwest, There are also large runs of chinook and coho salmon. The lack of glaciers at stream headwaters keeps the consistency of river fish habitats. The Sol Duc River is one of the only rivers of the Olympic Peninsula that supports all five major species of salmon. The upper Sol Duc is a prime coho spawning stream.
The Flow Among the Old Growth Forest
The Sol Duc Valley is magical and the Sol Duc river and associated streams are very photogenic. The name comes from its Quileute name, meaning "sparkling waters"
The Sol Duc and the other tributaries of the Quillayute River support some of the healthiest stocks of wild winter steelhead in the Pacific Northwest, There are also large runs of chinook and coho salmon. The lack of glaciers at stream headwaters keeps the consistency of river fish habitats. The Sol Duc River is one of the only rivers of the Olympic Peninsula that supports all five major species of salmon. The upper Sol Duc is a prime coho spawning stream.
The Power of Sol Duc Falls
Sol Duc Falls in the Sol Duc Valley are part of the expansive Olympic National Park. The 48 foot drop of the falls is quite impressive and hard to imagine that this river serves as a key highway for coho salmon, running through the valley and ascending to the lakes and headwaters in the surrounding mountains. The beauty of this short trail is awe-inspiring and according to the National Park Service, most of the trees are old growth.
This was taken upstream from the falls and I wanted to capture the power of the water. Most capture the actual drop which is down right impressive but when we were there, the sheer power of the water spray was soaking my lens. So a quick scramble over a log got me upstream where I could capture this.
Hurricane Ridge at Sunrise
Hurricane Ridge at sunrise is a very special place. This late spring morning treated us to lovely shades of pink and orange.
Entrance to the Hall of the Mosses
The Hoh Rainforest was spectacular. This is at the entrance to the Hall of the Mosses. It was a very damp shoot, but well worth it!!
The Hoh Rain Forest is located in the stretch of the Pacific Northwest rainforest which once spanned the Pacific coast from southeastern Alaska to the central coast of California. The Hoh is one of the finest remaining examples of temperate rainforest in the United States and is one of Olympic National Park's most popular destinations.
Light through the Moss
Rain falls frequently in the Hoh Rain Forest, even when completely sunny elsewhere in the Olympic Peninsula.
According to the National Park Service website a total of 140 to 170 inches of rain fall yearly!! Or if you want to count it in feet, it is 12 to 14 feet! The result of all of this rain is a lush, green canopy of trees, mosses and ferns. The layers of green that blanket the surfaces add another dimension to the enchantment of the rainforest.
I found this lovely grove of trees as I exited the Hall of the Mosses.
Magical Sunset in La Push
This place is absolutely magical and worth the short hike and the climb over logs to get there. It is best to visit this place at low tide.
Colors at Second Beach
The colors at Second Beach near La Push, Washington are wonderful. There are many ways to capture sunset at this photogenic beach on the Olympic peninsula.