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Carl Prothman Photography
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Professional Landscape Photographer capturing authentic moments of the natural world and teaching others the art of visual expression.
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Still morning at Reflection Lake.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
#mountainview #photography #pnw
Photo of Reflection Lake in Mount Rainier National Park showing a flawless mirror image of the mountain on a still summer morning. Snow and rock details of Mount Rainier appear crisply above a dense evergreen forest, their reflection extending into the lake’s green and blue water. The scene feels calm, balanced, and deeply peaceful, a reminder of how good it feels to stand in the quiet presence of something so beautiful.
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Who needs a map when the forest calls? 🌿🛤️
#NatureReset #PNWvibes
A woodland trail curves gently through a dense green forest filled with ferns, moss, and tall evergreen trees. The path is a compacted dirt walkway bordered by thick vegetation with small plants, low shrubs, and sword ferns lining the edges. Overhead, a wide canopy of leaves filters soft daylight, creating a diffused glow across the scene. A moss-covered tree leans at an angle near the center, adding a natural focal point against the deeper background of tree trunks and layered branches. The entire image is rich in shades of green, from the bright canopy overhead to the darker tones deeper in the forest. The overall feeling of the photo is quiet, cool, and deeply peaceful.
November 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Morning light along the Cedar River in Renton, WA,
where the calm water makes everything feel a little easier.
What’s your go-to river spot? Got a pic to share?
#photography #pnw #landscape
A bright summer scene along the Cedar River near Renton, Washington. Tall grasses with thin seed heads rise in the foreground, mixed with small yellow flowers at the river’s edge. The water is clear, shallow near the front, and perfectly calm, reflecting the green shrubs and trees on the far bank. A weathered log sits half in the water on the left side. Beyond the river, a forested ridge rises with scattered houses partly visible through the trees. The sky is a clean, cloudless blue. The overall feeling of the photo is quiet and peaceful.
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Just a reminder, no matter how hard you push the envelope, it will always be stationery.
- Dad Jokes
November 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Morning light spills through the Waimea Canyon ridges, painting the canyon in soft reds and vivid greens.
#photography #Kauai
A deep, multi-layered photograph of Waimea Canyon in Kauai showing steep, rust-colored cliffs interwoven with bands of vibrant green vegetation descending into a winding valley. Sunlight filters through the morning haze, revealing intricate erosion lines and subtle color shifts across the canyon walls. The ridges in the midground are sharply defined, while the distant peaks fade gently into a soft blue mist, giving a powerful sense of scale and depth. Wisps of clouds hang above the horizon, blending seamlessly with the pale sky. The contrast between warm earth tones and cool greens creates a vivid tapestry of natural beauty and geological time. The photo feels vast, timeless, and deeply peaceful, evoking a sense of quiet wonder and connection to the land.
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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A quiet stretch of Washington coast where twisted trees meet the driftwood shore under a bright summer sky.
#photography #pnw #coast
A coastal scene shows weathered driftwood scattered along a gravel beach beneath leaning evergreen and madrone trees. The largest tree juts dramatically toward the sky, its upper branches stripped bare while others remain green. Puffy white clouds float in a bright blue sky, contrasting with the dense green foliage on the slope. The image conveys a peaceful, windswept feeling of nature’s endurance by the sea.
November 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Ski season’s sneaking up fast! Here’s a quick clip from last year—carving down Upper College at Sun Valley Resort, Idaho.

If you’ve never hit the slopes before, this gives a real feel for what it’s like to navigate down a crowded run. Buckle up and enjoy the rush. 🎿❄️
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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A vivid summer day at Lake Wenatchee
#photography #pnw
This photograph shows Lake Wenatchee in Washington during August 2025, with a clear blue sky overhead. Evergreen forests cover distant rolling hills, including a few cabins among the trees. The foreground displays still lake water reflecting tall cattails and reeds along the shallow edge, next to a driftwood log on a sandy-mud bank surrounded by green grasses and yellow wildflowers. Ripples appear in the water near the bank. The image layers near and far elements to depict the Cascade area. Overall, the photo evokes a feeling of calm and natural tranquility.
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Tranquil shores of Lake Wenatchee, Washington

#LandscapeMagic #SunsetReflections #photography #pnw
A tranquil sunrise scene at Lake Wenatchee showing a glassy reflection of a mountain and soft pastel clouds mirrored perfectly in the still water. The lakebed stones are clearly visible beneath the surface, adding texture and depth. The sky glows with gentle blues, yellows, and pinks while the forested shoreline frames the scene. The photo feels peaceful and grounding, capturing the calm beauty of a quiet PNW morning.
November 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Chasing the golden hour at Lake Wenatchee, Washington, where the sunset kisses the water goodnight in a trail of glittering diamonds. 🌅✨
A serene sunset over Lake Wenatchee in Washington state, captured in warm orange and pink hues. The sun, a bright orange orb, hovers low on the horizon, partially obscured by the dark silhouette of evergreen-covered mountains rising sharply on the left. In the foreground, the calm lake surface reflects the setting sun in a long, sparkling path of golden ripples and shimmering highlights that dance across the water like scattered jewels, fading into deeper blue ripples toward the viewer. The sky gradients from soft peach above to twilight blue near the peaks, evoking a peaceful end-of-day glow. This captivating scene instills a deep sense of tranquility, as if the world has paused for a moment of quiet, soul-soothing magic.
November 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Here’s one that always pulls me in. A covered bridge at night, every line leading straight through the frame. Nothing like symmetry to create that endless sense of depth. 😎

Alpental, Washington, USA
#Depth #photography #pnw
A warmly lit covered bridge stretches into the distance, its repeating wooden trusses forming a perfect vanishing point. The golden light contrasts with the dark night outside, creating a peaceful, infinite tunnel feeling that draws you forward.
November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Mount Rainier glows with soft golden hues as the sun rises, lighting its snow-covered summit and rugged ridgelines.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
#mountain #photography #pnw
A breathtaking view of Mount Rainier at sunrise, its upper slopes glowing in pink and gold alpenglow while the lower ridges remain in cool shadow. Dark green pines fill the foreground, leading the eye down toward a winding river and distant lake. The light feels pure and fleeting, like the quiet promise of a new morning. The photo gives a feeling of calm wonder and awe.
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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This fiery red bush caught my eye walking through Cedar River Park, glowing like it had captured autumn itself. 😀

Renton, Washington, USA
#fallcolors #photography #pnw
A brilliant red burning bush in peak fall color stands out vividly against soft green grass and scattered leaves in Cedar River Park, Renton. The bark mulch beneath it adds warm tones that complement the foliage, and the soft light gives the whole scene a calm yet vibrant mood. The feeling of the photo is peaceful and full of autumn warmth.
November 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Morning mist over the North Fork Nooksack River.

Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington, USA
#photography #pnw #nature
The photo shows the North Fork Nooksack River flowing through a rocky gorge surrounded by dense evergreens in Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest. The water glows a soft turquoise, running over smooth stones with moss-covered rocks lining the banks. Mist rises through the tall trees in the background, creating a serene and untouched atmosphere. The feeling of the photo is peaceful and deeply connected to nature’s quiet beauty.
November 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Afternoon clouds drifting over Lake Washington

Seward Park, Seattle, Washington, USA
#photography #pnw #beautiful
The photo captures Lake Washington on a calm afternoon, its surface reflecting a sky filled with soft, layered clouds that stretch toward the horizon. The light filters through in subtle tones of blue and silver, giving both water and sky a shared texture. The shoreline is faint in the distance, and everything feels quiet and balanced. The mood is peaceful and real, the kind of moment that makes you stop and love the world as it is.
November 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Still morning at Reflection Lake.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
#mountainview #photography #pnw
Photo of Reflection Lake in Mount Rainier National Park showing a flawless mirror image of the mountain on a still summer morning. Snow and rock details of Mount Rainier appear crisply above a dense evergreen forest, their reflection extending into the lake’s green and blue water. The scene feels calm, balanced, and deeply peaceful, a reminder of how good it feels to stand in the quiet presence of something so beautiful.
November 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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This photo was taken a few years back when I climbed up Mount Rainier's Emmons Glacier route. I still remember unzipping the tent that morning, breathing the cold thin air, and feeling that mix of awe and anticipation beneath something greater

Mount Rainier National Park
#photography #pnw #mountain
A bright yellow tent sits on rocky ground just below Camp Schurman on Mount Rainier’s Emmons Glacier Route. The glacier rises behind it, glowing white under a deep blue sky, with ridgelines curving toward the summit. The air looks cold and clear, and the scene feels both vast and intimate. The feeling of the photo is one of anticipation and awe before the climb, when the mountain feels alive and waiting.
October 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Morning light along Chinook Pass, where alpine meadows glow with huckleberry reds and evergreen greens. It’s a good time to slow down, breathe the mountain air, and take in how beautiful the world can be.

Chinook Pass, Washington, USA
#photography #pnw #landscape
An alpine meadow near Chinook Pass filled with red huckleberry bushes and green shrubs stretches up toward tall evergreen trees under a bright blue sky. The sunlight highlights the colors of early autumn across the hillside, creating a warm and inviting mountain scene. The feeling of the photo is peaceful and full of love for a beautiful morning in the Pacific Northwest.
October 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Late afternoon light over the huckleberry meadows on the Snow Lake Trail.

Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
#photography #pnw #mountainviews
A wide mountain meadow on the Snow Lake Trail in Mt. Rainier National Park glows with layers of orange, red, and yellow huckleberry brush. Tall evergreens line the ridge on the left, while a patchwork of clouds opens to reveal deep blue sky and sun rays streaming through. The scene captures the crisp light and vivid colors of autumn in the Pacific Northwest, evoking a feeling of peaceful awe and connection to the wild.
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Hiking up the Snow Lake Trail, I couldn’t stop staring at the snow-covered peaks shining against the deep blue sky and the dark green forests below. It’s moments like this that remind me why I love the mountains.

Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, USA
#photography #pnw #mountains
A clear midday scene from the Snow Lake Trail near Alpental, Washington. Jagged peaks coated in fresh snow rise into a brilliant blue sky, while dense evergreen forests spread across the lower slopes. The contrast of bright white ridgelines, deep green trees, and vivid sky creates a classic Pacific Northwest mountain view. The feeling of the photo is pure awe and appreciation for the natural beauty of the Cascades.
October 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Evening sails catching the last light over Puget Sound

Seattle, Washington, USA
#sailing #photography #pnw
A fleet of sailboats glides across calm waters under a dramatic sky streaked with golden sunset light and scattered clouds. One boat catches the eye with a vibrant red and yellow spinnaker, glowing against the cooler tones of dusk. The horizon fades softly into distant islands. The photo feels serene and timeless, capturing that quiet beauty of the Pacific Northwest at day’s end.
October 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Golden brush and red huckleberry line the Lower Lakes Trail, glowing under the crisp alpine light.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
#photography #pnw #mountainviews
This photo shows the Lower Lakes Trail at Mount Rainier National Park. A straight dirt path runs through vibrant autumn meadows filled with red, orange, and yellow huckleberry bushes. Tall evergreens line both sides of the trail, reaching into a brilliant blue sky scattered with soft white clouds. In the distance, between the trees, the faint outline of Mount Rainier’s snow-covered peak can be seen. The image captures the quiet, high-elevation stillness of fall in the Cascades—a moment where color, air, and light all feel perfectly balanced.
October 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Alpenglow at sunrise on Mount Rainier.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
#AlpenglowMagic #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotographer #PNW
Mount Rainier rises in full majesty, its snow-draped summit glowing soft pink under the first light of dawn. The tall evergreens in the foreground frame the mountain perfectly, leading the eye toward a distant turquoise lake deep in the valley below. Wildflowers and alpine grasses add subtle texture to the meadow floor while the sky above fades gently from cool blue to gold. The calm, crisp air and quiet stillness make the moment feel timeless — a reminder of how peaceful and grounding the mountains can be at sunrise.
October 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Golden and amber light spills through the clouds at sunset.

Washington, USA
#photography #pnw #sunset
A close-up view of glowing orange and yellow clouds during sunset above a dark mountain ridge. The sunlight forms a fiery swirl within the cloud layers, blending warm tones into the muted blue-gray sky. The overall feeling of the photo is calm yet powerful, like nature showing a brief moment of quiet intensity.
October 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Three ducks gliding through reflections of early morning light.

Lake Wenatchee, Washington, USA
#photography #pnw #lakereflection #goldenhour
An early morning scene at Lake Wenatchee, Washington. The calm lake reflects a dense evergreen forest lit by soft golden sunrise light. Three ducks swim in formation, leaving delicate ripples across the glassy surface that distort the mirrored trees. The colors shift from warm gold near shore to soft blues in deeper water. The photo feels peaceful, cool, and full of quiet morning calm.
October 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Afternoon sunlight shimmered across the reservoir as the Seattle skyline peeked through the trees.

Volunteer Park, Seattle, Washington
#seattle #photography #pnw
The photo shows the Volunteer Park Reservoir in Seattle on a sunny afternoon. Evergreen branches frame the top of the image, with green plants and shadows in the foreground. The water glistens under bright afternoon sun, creating a sparkling path that leads toward the distant Seattle skyline. The mix of light, reflections, and urban shapes gives the scene a relaxed, late-day serenity.
October 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM