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Environmental Advocacy 🌎 | Nature Photographer πŸ“· | Printmaker πŸ–¨οΈ | Passionately Curious 🧐 | WriterπŸ“ | Fueled by Coffee & Chocolateβ˜•οΈπŸ« Camano Island, Washington is home🌲 henkeimagery.com

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Yes! My favorite, Mount Shuksan, WA! A storm had just cleared. The trees were heavy with fresh snow. Wispy clouds moved slowly across the summit. No dramatic color. No sky fireworks. Just a quiet glorious day in the high country.
And, thus, the name of this image, "Snow Place Like Home".

02.03.2026 23:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes! My favorite, Mount Shuksan, WA! A storm had just cleared. The trees were heavy with fresh snow. Wispy clouds moved slowly across the summit. No dramatic color. No sky fireworks. Just a quiet glorious day in the high country.
And, thus, the name of this image, "Snow Place Like Home".

02.03.2026 23:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Sophie! I appreciate the kind words!

25.02.2026 02:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When an alpine lake decides to redecorate for winter and goes full abstract.

Just freeze, crack, refreeze… and a little alpine drama.
Dream Lake, Colorado

24.02.2026 04:59 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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"Critter Crossing" - How about a little calming effect of the Hoh Rainforest? This scene really appealed to me where the fallen logs became natural bridges and a crystal clear stream slips through layers of moss, ferns, and fresh spring greens.
Enjoy! #landscapephotography #rainforest

20.02.2026 21:57 πŸ‘ 62 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Reaching Out" Badland scenes are captivating even though they are just large piles rock and dirt. But when you think about it, they have so many interesting qualities - unique textures and patterns, rich earthy colors, large scale and vastness, mood and atmosphere, and a sense of quiet.

12.02.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œLabyrinth of Hoodoos” β€” Planned for a winter storm at Bryce Canyon for weeks (2017).
10-hour drive.
Froze all night in back of truck.
Sunrise sucked.
Cold toes.
Storm cleared anyway during the day.
Worth it!

29.01.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Morning Pastels" - One of those memorable sunrises taken in Capitol Reef Nat'l Park several years ago. The large monoliths and subtle clouds were catching the first light of day providing a soft painterly feel to this scene. #landscapephotography #southwest #sunrise

24.01.2026 00:12 πŸ‘ 52 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

21.01.2026 00:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Sea You There" - A small glimpse of the many wonders found along the Olympic National Park coast. In this case rock and water, instead of rainforests, are the main attraction.
Cheers! #landscapephotography #pacificnorthwest

21.01.2026 00:05 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aloft - I was anticipating heavy snow on the mountains at Great Sand Dunes NP several years ago, to capture a nice contrasty image. Unfortunately, not much snow. But seemingly out of nowhere, these lenticular clouds appeared. Wow! Not one to focus on just sky in my images, but THIS was special.

12.01.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! Yea, this scene stopped me in my tracks when I saw it’s potential. Cheers

09.01.2026 03:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Show-Off" A Pacific Madrone tree never blends inβ€”and this one isn’t even trying. Unique is understatement for this deciduous evergreen tree. After a rain, rich colors are often revealed. The contrast between the cinnamon thin bark and green trunk appear to glow. Enjoy!

09.01.2026 03:13 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Stillness" - Another of the many reflections I captured this past autumn. Reflections, besides creating natural symmetry, often add a sense of depth to an image. They also add a abstract and painterly quality to an image, making it stand out from a straightforward landscape shot. Enjoy!

05.01.2026 22:16 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Wings of Winter" - One of the joys of winter in the Skagit Valley (WA), is the arrival of thousands of wintering snow geese and swans. Watching these Trumpeter Swans pass overhead is equal parts wonder and disbelief as they are massive birds. #BirdsInFlight, #WinterWildlife, #PacificNorthwest

31.12.2025 02:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Layers of October" - As I've previously mentioned, there is not a lot of aspen groves in Washington, but when one finds them, the mix of aspen and other colorful bushes can be spectacular. Love the painterly feel of this one.
Cheers! #landscapephotography #NaturePhotography #FineArtPhotography

15.12.2025 23:39 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Branches of Gold" - While out taking autumn images, this scene reminded me to always look up while under a tree. I definitely am enamored by oaks trees in general with their gnarly and twisted branches, but add in some backlit golden leaves - wow! #landscapephotography #autumn #fineartprint

08.12.2025 22:54 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Summit of Stillness" - Winter is here! I really like these winter scenes displaying the interplay of cold tones and warm sky, the textural depth in the snow-covered trees, and the subtle transition from shadow to light. Certainly makes cold toes worth it to witness these scenes. Cheers!

04.12.2025 20:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Autumn in Motion"- Cool currents, warm tones, and a reminder that nature’s pretty good at cheering us up!
#landscapephotography #autumn

25.11.2025 02:22 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Tanglewood" - Wild, tangled, and wonderfully chaotic β€” that’s the style of these mighty oaks. Add in that warm, gentle autumn light and, well… there’s no way I’m walking past without taking a photo (or two or three...)!
Best to ya!
#landscapephotography #autumn #photooftheday #naturephotography

18.11.2025 03:20 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Turning reality into abstract art is how I best describe water reflection photography. Humans are wired to perk up when we see patterns or balanced shapes. Reflections are the ultimate expression of symmetry. And with the right composition, reflections lend themselves to a bit of mystery.

13.11.2025 02:54 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Autumn's Serpentine Passage" - How about some morning vibes from the Klickitat River Canyon,WA? No doubt I am enamored by oak trees. Their gnarled bark, sweeping limbs, and sculpted leaves make them wonderfully photogenic. Add in some fog and some real magic happened.
#FallColors #FineArtPrints

06.11.2025 20:54 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"October’s Silence" - As the fog lifted in the Okanogan-Wenatchee Nat'l Forest, what was a dark and gray, turned into a hillside ablaze with color! It's moments like this that bring so much fun to my photographic journeys.
Ken | Henke Imagery

05.11.2025 01:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

26.10.2025 03:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Mirror of the Season" - Nestled in the Cascade Mountains of Washington, Nason Creek becomes a quiet haven for fall color β€” and on rare, windless mornings, the surface turns to glass.
#HenkeImagery #FineArtPhotography #LandscapePhotography
#PacificNorthwest #WashingtonState
#AutumnColors

26.10.2025 00:46 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Time to post some autumn color! From above, this creek bottom looks alive β€” water weaving through golden vegetation. Although initially divided, flowing water all comes together creating nature's own abstract art.
#dronephotography #autumn

21.10.2025 22:59 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Harvest Glacier" - Bathed in the glow of a full harvest moon, Mount Shuksan stands like a silent guardian of the nightβ€”its icy crown shimmering beneath the celestial spotlight. This is certainly going to be an autumn memory I will have for a long time. #landscaspephotography

14.10.2025 03:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! I appreciate you spending the time to provide your most welcome comment! Cheers

30.09.2025 14:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Fairy Falls" - A silky curtain of water, draped in emerald vegetation and crowned with sunlight. A short recent visit to the Columbia Gorge was certainly a nice way to end the summer!
Cheers!
#landscapephotography #pacificnorthwest

29.09.2025 23:11 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Autumn's Embrace" -Autumn is hereβ€”cue the crisp mornings, golden leaves, pumpkin-flavored-everything, and that serious urge to seek out all the flannel shirts and sheets! #landscapephotography #fallcolors

23.09.2025 23:31 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0