Welcome….

I’ve intended to document my musings for awhile but was never really able to get off the ground. In hindsight, I didn't have a real purpose (until now), and without purpose there can be no motivation. My vision with “Lava Bed Diaries” is to provide a closer look into how, where and when the images on this site are captured.

Springtime view of Mt. Adams. Trout Lake Natural Area Preserve (aka “the NAP”). Klickitat County, Wa. April, 2021. Canon EOS 80D, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6l is ii

I’ll share my observations on nature and wildlife, discuss the photography and outdoor gear I use, and generally ramble on about my photography adventures in and around the Pacific Northwest. It’s one thing to look at a beautiful image, understanding more about what it took to capture that image provides a deeper connection and level of appreciation (that’s the idea anyways).

Male Violet-Green swallow looks on as his mate tends to their newly established nesting box. Trout Lake, Wa. Klickitat County. April, 2021. Canon EOS 80D, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6l is ii

Watch for a new blog post each month! You can sign up below with your e-mail address, and I’ll send you a message when I have something new to say….

Oregon Junco foraging. Trout Lake, Wa. Klickitat County. May, 2020. Canon EOS 80D, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6l is ii