Sunrise over Mount Shuksan
Sunrise over Mount Shuksan
Sunrise in the Palouse
Sunrise in the Palouse
Blood Moon over Mount Shuksan
Blood Moon over Mount Shuksan
Star Trails over Palouse Falls
Star Trails over Palouse Falls
Seattle
Seattle
Good morning, Picture Lake
Good morning, Picture Lake
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Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon
Starry Night at Reflection Lake | Mt Rainier | Star Trails
Starry Night at Reflection Lake | Mt Rainier | Star Trails
Shi Shi Beach | Point of Arches | Milky Way | Olympic National Park | Washington
Shi Shi Beach | Point of Arches | Milky Way | Olympic National Park | Washington
Mount Baker at Artist Point
Mount Baker at Artist Point
Amboseli Giraffe | Kenya Safari | Panorama
Amboseli Giraffe | Kenya Safari | Panorama
Punchbowl Falls | Portland, Oregon | Waterfall Long Exposure
Punchbowl Falls | Portland, Oregon | Waterfall Long Exposure
Horseshoe Bend | Page Arizona | Sunset
Horseshoe Bend | Page Arizona | Sunset
Shi Shi Beach | Olympic National Park | Point of Arches | Milky Way
Shi Shi Beach | Olympic National Park | Point of Arches | Milky Way
Tsavo Elephant
Tsavo Elephant
Alder Lake, Drained
Alder Lake, Drained
Somewhere in the Desert
Somewhere in the Desert
Rainier Doe
Rainier Doe
LIES! ALL LIES!
LIES! ALL LIES!
Shell Arctic Drilling Rig at the Port of Seattle
Shell Arctic Drilling Rig at the Port of Seattle
Trail to Paradise at Rainier
Trail to Paradise at Rainier
Point of Arches, Shi Shi Beach, WA
Point of Arches, Shi Shi Beach, WA
Rattlesnake Ridge
Rattlesnake Ridge
I CAN HAZ CUPCAKE?
I CAN HAZ CUPCAKE?
Tsavo Lions
Tsavo Lions
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Sunrise over Mount Shuksan
Sunrise over Mount Shuksan
Sunrise in the Palouse
Sunrise in the Palouse
Blood Moon over Mount Shuksan
Blood Moon over Mount ShuksanNikon D810 | 80-400 | 400mm | f/8 | Foreground: 2.5 seconds @ ISO 1600 | Moon: 1 second @ ISO 3200 September 2015’s total lunar eclipse rising over Mount Shuksan in Washington State, shot on a rented 80-400mm. This is a composite of two images – one to capture the foreground while there was still enough light and another for the moon as it rose above the mountain about 20 minutes later. This shoot was planned out in advance with the amazing Photo Pills app and a bit of trigonometry. 
Star Trails over Palouse Falls
Star Trails over Palouse FallsPalouse Falls is a gorgeous place at night. 
Seattle
SeattleSometimes you just have to skip out on work a little early on a beautiful day to go chasing after a good sunset.  All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Good morning, Picture Lake
Good morning, Picture LakeMount Shuksan and I were equally hazy the morning after pulling an all-nighter at Artist Point. Not bad for a cloudless day. 
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Antelope Canyon
Antelope CanyonGod Beam me up Scotty.
Starry Night at Reflection Lake | Mt Rainier | Star Trails
Starry Night at Reflection Lake | Mt Rainier | Star TrailsSeattle is not known for its clear skies and dry weather, although an occasional cold snap will pass through the Pacific Northwest and give us an astoundingly clear view of land masses surrounding the region that we often forget exist. Such a cold snap rolled through Seattle in November, obliterating all haze and clouds from the sky. It just so happened that I had just received my very first full-frame body (a refurbished Nikon D810), so I decided to test out my new ISO limitations with some night photography.Once the weekend hit, I set off with the new body, a rented Nikkor 14-24 f/2.8 from Glazer's, and nearly every bit of outdoor clothing that I own. I drove in to the south side of Mount Rainier National Park before being stymied by a road closure and hiked in the rest of the way to Reflection Lake. Four hours later, I had two compositions, 3 dead batteries, and a water bottle that had frozen shut. Driving included, it took 14 hours to get this shot. This image is a composite of multiple 30 second exposures merged together in Photoshop. All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Shi Shi Beach | Point of Arches | Milky Way | Olympic National Park | Washington
Shi Shi Beach | Point of Arches | Milky Way | Olympic National Park | WashingtonThe final throes of summer was spent on a backpacking trip to the unbelievably photogenic Shi Shi beach on the Olympic Peninsula. This three mile long beach is accessible by trail and is one of the coolest spots I've had the pleasure of visiting. My only regret (besides getting plantar fasciitis in both feet - stupid sand) is not having allowed an extra day to fully explore this area. All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Mount Baker at Artist Point
Mount Baker at Artist PointMy first outing post-baby was filled with clear skies full of stars and my first peep at the Northern Lights. What a night. 
Amboseli Giraffe | Kenya Safari | Panorama
Amboseli Giraffe | Kenya Safari | PanoramaFeatured as Flickr's cover photo on Tumblr and Twitter for the week of August 24th, 2015.Speaking of Flickr, click here to view a larger version on their site.Ol Tukai, KenyaAll images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Punchbowl Falls | Portland, Oregon | Waterfall Long Exposure
Punchbowl Falls | Portland, Oregon | Waterfall Long ExposureClick here to view larger in Flickr.I almost dunked my camera trying to get this shot. 22mm, 30 second exposure, set up w/ tripod in the middle of the stream, propped on the only non-algae coated rock I could find. All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Horseshoe Bend | Page Arizona | Sunset
Horseshoe Bend | Page Arizona | SunsetA popular photography spot for sure. Horseshoe Bend is a fantastic place to relax and have dinner while watching the sunset. All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Shi Shi Beach | Olympic National Park | Point of Arches | Milky Way
Shi Shi Beach | Olympic National Park | Point of Arches | Milky WayWe spent the final throes of summer on a backpacking trip to the unbelievably photogenic Shi Shi beach on the Olympic Peninsula. This three mile long beach is accessible by trail and is one of the coolest spots I've had the pleasure of visiting. My only regret (besides getting plantar fasciitis in both feet - stupid sand) is not having allowed an extra day to fully explore this area. All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Tsavo Elephant
Tsavo ElephantClick here to view larger in Flickr.All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Alder Lake, Drained
Alder Lake, DrainedHonored to have this image featured as one of Washington's Seven Hidden Wonders by The Nature Conservancy. This is one of the moments in my life where the Photography Gods almost certainly had my back. On the way from a total hike at Mount Rainier with nearly blizzard like conditions, we passed this lake with a blazing sky behind it and about 10 minutes of daylight remaining. I had to scramble to find a decent composition before the light ran out, but managed to experience and capture one of the best sunsets I've seen.  Click here to view larger in Flickr.All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Somewhere in the Desert
Somewhere in the DesertPainted Desert, Highway 89, Arizona36°18'16.0"N 111°27'37.1"WAll images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Rainier Doe
Rainier DoeClick here to view larger in Flickr. This fearless doe was spotted just off of the main trailhead to the south side of Mt Rainier, enjoying her time in the spotlight and munching away on some delicious foilage.  Paradise, Mount Rainier, Washington. All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
LIES! ALL LIES!
LIES! ALL LIES!Click here to view larger in Flickr.Paradise, Mt. Rainier, WA.All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Shell Arctic Drilling Rig at the Port of Seattle
Shell Arctic Drilling Rig at the Port of SeattleAn engineering marvel and ecological nightmare. 
Trail to Paradise at Rainier
Trail to Paradise at RainierClick here to view larger in Flickr.All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Point of Arches, Shi Shi Beach, WA
Point of Arches, Shi Shi Beach, WAClick here to view larger in FlickrWe spent the final throes of summer on a backpacking trip to the unbelievably photogenic Shi Shi beach on the Olympic Peninsula. This three mile long beach is accessible by trail and is one of the coolest spots I've had the pleasure of visiting. My only regret (besides getting plantar fasciitis in both feet - stupid sand) is not having allowed an extra day to fully explore this area. All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Rattlesnake Ridge
Rattlesnake RidgeClick here to view larger on Flickr.Brrr. A quick shot from a recent walk up Rattlesnake Ridge after Seattle's first snow. Still getting used to the new D810 but so far so good. All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
I CAN HAZ CUPCAKE?
I CAN HAZ CUPCAKE?Click here to view larger on Flickr.All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
Tsavo Lions
Tsavo LionsClick here to view larger in Flickr.Two Tsavo Man-Eaters trying to catch a break from the sun. All images are ©2011-2015 Richard Rhee, all rights reserved.
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