https://www.mericanmark.com/photos daily 1.0 2018-03-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a81efbb017db2d59219718a/t/5ab329ee758d46f90e1f9a54/1518567849123/ Collection - Blue Hue The fog was settled and the light shining just right, creating a bluish hue among the branches of the trees. Light above the canopy but dark on the forest floor. I peered up in wonder at the fog and listened to the trees sway in the wind. Then I snapped this shot before venturing on. Capitol forest in WA. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a81efbb017db2d59219718a/t/5a84c36ac83025084213b56e/1518567232469/ Collection - Camp Robber During a trip to Hurricane ridge, we came across an open area with a spectacular view. There were three camp robbers perched among the trees. They do not fear man and even come to expect food now and again. This one even posed with me for a selfie. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a81efbb017db2d59219718a/t/5ab328336d2a73f09eed4f8b/1520292498678/ Collection - Divinity There are few places that can look so smooth, tame, and calm, yet produce such power in epic proportions. I took this shot as the sun began to set over the Pacific Ocean on the edge of the Ozette, Olympic Peninsula. The sun shown through the clouds in a view of divinity, giving some feeling in the creation of such beauty by a higher power. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a81efbb017db2d59219718a/t/5ab324aa0e2e72ea76862b34/1518567259724/ Collection - Freedom I captured this shot just as the sun came up on the summit of Mt. Adams. This was my first major summit climb, as I have many less prominent mountains under my belt. Our team always brings an American flag as we represent a diverse background of Military- active and veteran, LEO, and patriotic civilians. Every mountain climbed has a patriotic shot that I capture in the moment. This one is of my brother as the wind picked up Old Glory as if to pose for my shot. Majestic, and a true depiction of freedom, conquering that mountain was indeed an adventure. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a81efbb017db2d59219718a/t/5a8b655b53450a655272d850/1519084186390/ Collection - Morning West We woke early that morning, packing camp in the valley and began to drive out toward civilization. I had to stop and capture this shot as the sun came up over the treetops on the left, illuminating the clouds and trees on the right. The smells and sounds of the morning were magical. That is home to me. I could stare all day. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a81efbb017db2d59219718a/t/5ab322a8aa4a99a08a046ada/1518563317792/ Collection - Floating Summit This shot was taken of a distant peak just before dusk at lake of the Angels off the Carl Putvin trail in the Olympic Mountain range of Washington state. I had the honor of having this photo published by National Geographic on July 29 2016. Also had it turned into a tattoo on my right bicep. That is passion. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a81efbb017db2d59219718a/t/5ab3269003ce64a9d7fe68db/1518567248029/ Collection - ACT This shot was taken on a snow shoe trip at Hurricane Ridge. I had my brother holding the Ares Climb Team banner with the idea of holding it outstretched. The wind had other ideas. It forced the banner around his body and as he turned his head I snapped this photo. The weather, the landscape, all made for quite the adventure.