Washington State photography reveals the Great American Northwest that seems to have been created for photographers with any equipment or of any ability level. The state is defined by the rugged, scenic beauty of Puget Sound and the Pacific coastline; great mountains of the Cascade Range; and open, eastern plateau dissected by the Columbia River, and the natural landscape it has carved and watered.
You’ll want your Washington State photography to include your visits to its many welcoming cities, such as Tacoma and Spokane, but Seattle is the dominant city destination for many. Located next to the waters of inner Puget Sound, with Mount Rainier to the east and the Olympic Mountains to the west, Seattle is one of the most photogenic cities in America. Add to your Washington State photography collection pictures of the famous Space Needle and the panorama of the city set against a background of the snow-covered Cascade Mountains and Mount Rainier.
Once you’ve seen and photographed Seattle from a distance, plunge into the Seattle lifestyle and all its Washington State photography opportunities. If you’re a young adult, then the Seattle music scene is an obvious attraction. Share the energy and excitement with all your friends on Facebook, your own photo site or via e-mail. There’s also a marvelous array of family attractions in Seattle. Make sure you take your camera, whether you choose a cruise of Puget Sound or a bike or walking tour of the city. You and your family could spend days visiting the many museums, aquariums and entertainment venues throughout the Seattle area. If you’re a serious “foodie,” then Seattle is known for its fresh and organic cuisine, and the many markets offer wonderful subject matter of the local bounty for your Washington State photography.
As attractive as the cities of Washington are, and the friendliness of the people, it’s the great outdoors that will be a constant pull on you and your Washington State photography. Of course, there is more to see, experience and photograph during any one visit. Two obvious choices are Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park. Both offer distinct adventures and all the scenic beauty your camera can handle, from majestic mountains to rushing streams and rivers and pristine lakes and forests. Being near the Pacific, the Olympic Peninsula is a temperate climate while Mount Rainier is an alpine mountain environment, with great skiing during the winter.
Your Washington State photography of your trip to the eastern portion of the state will be quite different than those of the coast and mountains. Much of the state’s eastern lands are farms and orchards where famous Washington apples and other fruit grow during the more than 200 days of sunshine in the region. Eastern Washington State has its own brand of natural beauty, especially in the Columbia River Basin. There’s every kind of family fun to be found along Lake Roosevelt, which lies behind Grand Coulee Dam. This spectacular manmade wonder deserves to be included among the Washington State photography of your visit. Spend some time in Spokane, one of the greenest cities in America. Enjoy its special hospitality and record all your fun in pictures.
