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Jesse Chapman Photography

@jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social

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Nature & wildlife photographer in the PNW 🌲⛰️☕️. No AI. Contact me for prints! All my links → http://linktr.ee/jessechapmanphotography

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · Aug 18

On August 16th, 2025, I filmed this huge herd of elk in North Bend, Washington, during a calm summer evening as the sun was setting over the Cascade Mountains.

Full video on my YouTube channel:
Jesse Chapman Photography
youtu.be/0hwiCJhFK8Q?...

#elk #elkherd #wildlife #naturelovers #natgeo #pnw

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 1d

'A Week In Barcelona' | Part 5

#barcelona #barcelonacity #spain #europe #europetravel #travel #solotravel #sagradafamilia #monestary #cathedral #catalan #catalunya #cityphotography #streetphotography

Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 1d

'A Week In Barcelona' | Part 4

#barcelona #barcelonacity #spain #europe #europetravel #travel #solotravel #sagradafamilia #monestary #cathedral #catalan #catalunya #cityphotography #streetphotography

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 1d

'A Week In Barcelona' | Part 3

#barcelona #barcelonacity #spain #europe #europetravel #travel #solotravel #sagradafamilia #monestary #cathedral #catalan #catalunya #cityphotography #streetphotography

Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 1d

'A Week In Barcelona' | Part 2

#barcelona #barcelonacity #spain #europe #europetravel #travel #solotravel #sagradafamilia #monestary #cathedral #catalan #catalunya #cityphotography #streetphotography

Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 1d

'A Week In Barcelona' | Part 1

#barcelona #barcelonacity #spain #europe #europetravel #travel #solotravel #sagradafamilia #monestary #cathedral #catalan #catalunya #cityphotography #streetphotography

Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 14d

Beautiful day in Bellevue, Washington

Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 16d

'Roundabout'
[ 1/2500s ● f8 ● ISO 640 ● 600mm ]
🐦 European Starling
📍 Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, Washington
📆 08.29.25

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 17d

'Bundle'
[ 1s ● f13 ● ISO 125 ● 58mm ]
📍 Mclane Creek Nature Trail, Washington
🌱 Ink Cap Mushroom
📆 09.10.25

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 19d

'Blended'
[ 1/2000s ● f8 ● ISO 1800 ● 6000mm ]
📍 Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, Washington
🐦 American Bittern
📷 Nikon Z8 + 180-600mm Lens

#wildifephotography #bittern #birding #birdphotography

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 22d

'Connection'
[ 1/200s ● f5.6 ● ISO 80 ● 44mm ]
📍 Suntop Lookout, Washington
📷 Nikon Z8 + 24-120mm Lens

This was taken a while ago during my first visit to the Suntop lookout but I don't think I ever posted it, so here it is!
#rainier #suntop #firewatch #pnw #landscape

Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 22d

FALL IS HERE, ALERT

Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 22d

'Escape Plan'
[ 1/2000s ● f8 ● ISO 1800 ● 570mm ]
📍 Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, Washington
🐦 Great Blue Heron
📷 Nikon Z8 + 180-600mm Lens

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 23d

My favorite type of clouds

Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · 29d

'Timeless'
[ 1/1000s ● f8 ● ISO 80 ● 59mm ]
📍 Beach 2, Kalaloch, Washington
📷 Nikon Z8 + 24-120mm
#sunset #seastacks

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · Sep 21

'The Young & The Old'
[ 1/2500s ● f8 ● ISO 250 ● 440mm ]
📍 Cape Flattery, Washington
🐦 Mature and juvenile Bald Eagles
📷 Nikon Z8 + 180-600mm
📆 06.10.2025
#baldeagle #birding

Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · Sep 20

Gorgeous shot!

Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · Sep 20

'Clouded Thoughts'
[ 1/250s ● f14 ● ISO 320 ● 22.5mm ]
📍 Mt Rainier, Washington
#mtrainier #rainier #pnw #mountains #wildflowers

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · Sep 16

Saw a great blue heron soaking up the sun today while on a walk.

Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · Sep 15

'Advisor'
[ 1/2500s ● f8 ● ISO 500 ● 600mm ]
📍 Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, Washington
🐦 American Kestrel
📷 Nikon Z8 + 180-600mm Lens

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · Sep 15

'Advisor 2'
[ 1/2500s ● f8 ● ISO 560 ● 600mm ]
📍 Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, Washington
🐦 American Kestrel
📷 Nikon Z8 + 180-600mm Lens

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · Sep 14

Another day hanging out with the ducks. 🦆

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · Sep 14

'Dockwork'
[ 1/1000s ● f8 ● ISO 1250 ● 180mm ]
📍 Olympia, Washington
📷 Nikon Z8 + 180-600mm Lens

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · Sep 12

'Jakob Two Trees'
[ 1/200s ● f4 ● ISO 400 ● 105mm ]
📍 Issaquah, Washington
📷 Nikon Z8

Jakob is one of several giant troll public art pieces hidden around Washington. They are made with recycled materials by artist Thomas Dambo.

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · Sep 11

a man in a suit and tie sits in front of a sign that says michael scott on it

ALT: a man in a suit and tie sits in front of a sign that says michael scott on it

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Jesse Chapman Photography @jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social · Sep 11

POV: You're the first person on the trail for the day. If you know you know. Being early on the trail has its upsides and its downsides... #hiking #trail #outdoors #trekking

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