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PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jul 17

East Evans Creek Fire in Southern Oregon. These are of the Board Mountain spot fire to the NE of the main fire. 🔥 #oregonwildfire #eastevanscreekfire #southernoregon #pacnorthultra #wildfire

Board Mountain Spot fire as part of the Evans Creek fire in southern Oregon

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jul 15

🍄📷 #mushrooms #fungi #NaturePhotography #macrophotography #mycology

Several small, delicate mushrooms coming out of rotted log in the deep Oregon forests

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jul 14

A tiny, glowing world hidden right beneath our feet. Camera: Sony a7R III Lens: Tamron 28-200mm Settings: f/8 | 1/100 s | ISO 320 🍄📷 #mushrooms #fungi #NaturePhotography #macrophotography #mycology

A close-up, ground-level photograph of a tiny, delicate mushroom with a translucent, ribbed, light-yellow cap and a slender cream-colored stem. The mushroom grows out of a bed of dark, damp soil, green moss, and scattered brown pine needles on the forest floor. In the soft-focus foreground, two smaller, blurred mushrooms frame the shot, while the background falls into a dark, moody bokeh.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jul 13

🍄 #photography #NaturePhotography #Mushrooms #Fungi #macrophotography

Small mushroom among bright green moss. Some pine needles obscured in background. Dark moody vibes.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jul 13

East Evans Creek Fire 📍 Southern Oregon #EastEvansCreekFire #ORwx #OregonWildfire #JacksonCountyOR #SouthernOregon

A wide, high-angle landscape photograph looking out over dense evergreen forests in Southern Oregon. In the distance, a massive column of thick, billowing gray and white smoke rises from the East Evans Creek Fire, cutting across an otherwise clear sky and casting a haze over the distant mountain ridges.

A telephoto landscape photo taken from an elevated viewpoint, showing layers of smoky mountain ridges covered in pine trees. A heavy, dense plume of dark gray smoke dominates the background, rising from a wildfire and spreading a thick layer of haze across the valleys below.

A high-viewpoint photograph of a forested mountain landscape under a smoky sky during late afternoon. The sun filters through a thick layer of wildfire smoke, casting an eerie, warm orange glow over the silhouetted ridges and evergreen trees stretching into the distance.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jul 9

A study in translucency. It’s those small, quiet details that make the Pacific Northwest so rewarding to document. 🌲📸 🍄 a7R III | 25mm | f/8 | 1/100s | ISO 320 #Mycology #MacroPhotography #Nature #Fungi #SonyAlpha

A low-angle macro photograph of a pale, translucent mushroom growing out of dense, dark green moss on a forest floor. The light shines through the delicate, fan-like gills of the mushroom, highlighting their intricate texture against the dark, moody background.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jul 8

There’s something so peaceful about the way these translucent caps catch the light—nature’s own fiber optics. 🍄✨ This delicate specimen was worth every second of crawling through the damp moss. 🌿 #Mycology #MacroPhotography #PacificNorthwest #NaturePhotography #Fungi

A captivating close-up macro photograph captures a single, delicate, translucent white mushroom emerging from a lush, vibrant bed of deep green, textured moss. The mushroom's cap is finely detailed, showing subtle, radiating gill-like structures visible through its semi-transparent surface. A tiny, faint creature is perched near the base of the cap. The stem is slender, upright, and appears slightly fuzzy or textured. The background is composed of soft-focus, dark, moody forest greenery, creating a strong contrast that makes the bright, ethereal mushroom the central focus of the image. The lighting is soft and directional, highlighting the mushroom's fragile and glowing appearance against the dark, mossy floor of the Pacific Northwest forest.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jul 7

Captured with my Sony a7R III and Tamron 28-200mm lens. 📸✨🍄 f/8 | 1/100 s | ISO 640 | 25mm #Mycology #MacroPhotography #Nature #Fungi #SonyAlpha

A close-up, vertically oriented photo of a small, slender mushroom growing amongst vibrant green, textured moss. The mushroom has a delicate, light-purple or mauve conical cap with visible gills underneath, illuminated by a soft natural light that creates a subtle rim-light effect on the edge of the cap. The long, thin, brownish stalk extends down into the moss. The background is a deeply blurred (bokeh) tapestry of dark greens, purples, and browns. Below the photograph, the phone’s dark-mode EXIF data interface is visible, showing camera details (Sony ILCE-7RM3A, Tamron 25-200mm), settings (f8, 1/100s, ISO 640, 25mm), and file information.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jul 2

Found this sleepy bumblebee taking a morning nap on the lavender 🐝💤 Grabbed a quick photo when I spotted him chilling. Such a peaceful little scene 🌿✨ Anyone else ever catch bees napping in the garden? #bees #macrophotography #InsectsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography

Close-up macro photo of a bumblebee sleeping on purple lavender flowers in the morning light. The fuzzy bee with yellow and black coloring is resting peacefully with its head tucked into the bloom against a soft blurred background.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jul 1

It’s not always about the chase; sometimes it’s about the patience to capture the downtime. The level of stillness required to hold this shot while they recharge is a stark contrast to their typical mid-day intensity. #MacroPhotography #PacNorthUltra #WildlifePhotography #SonyAlpha #OregonWildlife

A close-up macro photograph of a bumblebee sleeping on a sprig of lavender. Another bee is partially visible in the lower-left corner of the frame, and the background is a soft, warm bokeh.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jul 1

Beautiful backlighting on this fuzzy friend visiting the lavender. There’s something satisfying about the way the light catches the fine hairs on a bumblebee against a dark background. Sleep well little buddy! #Entomology #macrophotography #InsectsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography

A macro photograph of a bumblebee clinging to a flowering lavender stalk. The bee is heavily backlit by the sun, illuminating its golden-yellow fuzzy hairs and wings. The lavender flowers are a vibrant purple, and the background is a soft, dark, out-of-focus green, creating a high-contrast, atmospheric effect.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 25

Twilight gradients in the Pacific Northwest 🌲✨ Nothing quite like the transition from a fiery sunset to the deep blue of the night sky cutting through the treeline. 📍 Crater Lake National Park 📱 Apple iPhone 15 Pro 📸 77mm | f/2.8 | 2.5s | ISO 1000 #LandscapePhotography #PNW #Twilight #BlueHour

A vertical, high-contrast landscape photograph capturing the deep silhouettes of towering evergreen pine trees against a vibrant twilight sky. The sky transitions beautifully from a deep, rich indigo blue at the top down to a bright, glowing orange and fiery red gradient along the horizon at the bottom. The sharp black silhouettes of the dense forest trees fill the lower half of the frame, with their detailed branches intricately outlined against the colorful twilight glow. A couple of faint, tiny stars are just beginning to appear in the clear blue sky near the top.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 24

Late afternoon light hitting Wizard Island and Llao Rock. There’s nothing quite like the winter contrast at Crater Lake. 🏔️❄️ #CraterLake #PNW #Oregon #LandscapePhotography #Winter

A vertical landscape photograph of Crater Lake during winter. In the foreground, dark evergreen pine trees frame a view of the deep blue, calm lake water. In the mid-ground, the snow-covered volcanic cone of Wizard Island rises out of the lake, with its forested slopes catching the golden glow of the sun at its peak. In the background, the steep, snow-dusted caldera wall towers over the water, highlighted by the prominent, flat-topped cliff face of Llao Rock fully illuminated by the warm, late-day sunlight under a clear, gradient sky.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 19

🪶 There’s nothing quite like the split-second mechanics of a hummingbird. Caught this brilliant male flashing his iridescent gorget right as he extended a wing. 📍 Oregon, USA #Birds #Ornithology #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography

A detailed, low-angle macro photograph of a brilliant male Rufous Hummingbird perched on a slender, diagonal tree branch. The bird faces the camera, showing off its vibrant, iridescent orange and red throat feathers (gorget) that glow like hot coals against its white chest and warm cinnamon-colored belly. Its right wing is dynamically extended outward, revealing individual flight feathers in motion, while its left wing remains tucked. It grips the textured bark firmly with its tiny black claws, looking slightly upward against a clean, soft-focus background fading from light blue to pale cream.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 17

You forgot to refill the sugar water. 👁️👁️ #Birds #Ornithology #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography 🪶

A sharp, close-up, front-facing photograph of a Rufous hummingbird frozen in mid-air. The bird is staring directly at the camera with sharp black eyes. It has a vibrant, iridescent fiery-orange and red throat (gorget), a green crown on its head, and a white breast fading into a warm cinnamon-brown belly. Its wings are blurred in motion on either side. The hummingbird is positioned between the curved metal wires of a bird feeder hanger, set against a softly blurred, neutral gray background. Shady Cove, Southern Oregon, North America, USA

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 17

The intricate details of this hummingbirds’ feathers are just mind-blowing. This beautiful male Rufous hummingbird is catching a moment of rest on a budding twig, showing off its stunning iridescent gorget and soft, rufous coloration. 🪶 #Birds #Ornithology #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography

A close-up photograph of a male Rufous hummingbird, showing its iridescent orange-red throat gorget feathers and rusty-brown colored body. The bird is perched directly on a slender, reddish-brown twig with small green leaf and flower buds. It's looking forward with its long, narrow beak slightly angled down, against a smoothly blurred light blue background. The focus is critically sharp on the bird's feathers and eye. Shady Cove, Oregon

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 14

Good morning! ⭐️☀️🦎 #Herpetology #macrophotography #WildlifePhotography #photography

A vertical macro photograph in image_2.png shows a gold dust day gecko clinging vertically, head-downward, onto the textured bark of a tree trunk. The gecko's bright green body, peppered with fine gold speckles and faint reddish patches on its back, contrasts sharply with the muted brown, beige, and weathered textures of the bark. A peeling, dry brown leaf husk curls along the left side of the frame, partially framing the gecko and revealing a vibrant, softly blurred green background in the distance. The gecko’s large, dark eye with a blue ring is clear and focused as it looks toward the bottom of the image.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 14

Neon green on textured gold. 🦎🌿 #Gecko #Herpetology #WildlifePhotography #Hawaii

A vertical, close-up macro photograph of a vibrant neon green Gold Dust Day Gecko clinging vertically to the textured, dried brown bark and peeling fronds of a plant. The gecko is positioned in the center, facing upward, with its brilliant green skin heavily textured with tiny yellow and orange speckles, and distinct red markings on its lower back. It has a large, dark eye ringed with bright blue, and its tail curls slightly at the bottom. The background consists of soft-focus, warm-toned dry leaves and a dark, blurred green foliage area, illuminated by warm, natural sunlight.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 12

Found this little gold dust day gecko playing a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek. I had to wait a bit for him to finally poke his head out from the stalks, but that pop of green against the dry layers was completely worth the patience. 🦎✨ #Gecko #Herpetology #WildlifePhotography #Hawaii

A close-up macro photograph of a vibrant neon-green gold dust day gecko resting on the textured, peeling stalks of a plant. The gecko, adorned with subtle gold speckles and tiny red markings on its lower back, peeks downward with its large, dark eye in sharp focus. The dried, overlapping layers of the stalk create earthy brown and tan geometric frames around the lizard, contrasting sharply against a soft, heavily blurred green background.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 11

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 10

Small world, big detail. A pair of LBMs emerging from a moss cushion in the Pacific Northwest — proof that the most interesting things are often the ones you almost stepped on. 🍄 #Mushrooms #Fungi #NaturePhotography

Two little brown mushrooms among moss - Oregon.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 10

A tiny forest treasure found on the mossy floor 🍄✨ #mushrooms #fungi #naturephotography #forestfloor

Small brown mushroom with vertical dark brown lines in moss - Oregon USA

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 9

A study in miniature. I snagged a TON of different perspectives on this tiny, translucent mushroom tucked into the moss. I love how these grow from amongst the moss overnight, from the pleated gills to the delicate cap. 🌲🔎🍄 🍄‍🟫 #Mushrooms #Fungi #NaturePhotography

A nearly translucent mushroom rising from bright green moss in trail, Oregon USA

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 7

Standing tall in a miniature jungle. 🌲 It looks like a tiny streetlamp lighting the way for whatever forest creatures wake up after dark. 🍄‍🟫 There is something so peaceful about finding these quiet little moments hidden right under our noses. #Mushrooms 🍄 #Fungi #NaturePhotography

Tiny soft delicate mushroom, almost glowy translucent among wiry moss

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 5

Life finds a way in the quietest corners. Tucked away on a moss-covered log, these tiny bonnet 🍄 catch the soft light of the forest floor. There’s an entire miniature world right beneath our feet, undisturbed, just waiting for us to slow down and notice it. #Mushrooms #Fungi #NaturePhotography

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 3

Life can be tough… Even though they live in places most would consider tropical paradise, this guy knows all too well that life still has its challenges. 🤕 🦎 Let me know when you see it. #Gecko #Herpetology #WildlifePhotography #Hawaii

Gold dust day gecko on banana tree with injury

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 3

🦎 🍃 Emerging from the shadows from a nights rest, this Gold Dust Day Gecko was pretty hesitant. Eventually it worked its way out into a lighted portion of the South Maui banana tree, as if just enough to say hello and allow for a morning photo. #Gecko #Herpetology #WildlifePhotography #hawaii

Gold Dust Day Gecko coming out of banana tree shadows into morning sunlight.

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· Jun 2

Gold Dust Day Gecko 🦎 taking in the first direct rays of the morning sun. As the sun rises high enough to cast its rays on the Western shores of Maui, these guys sneakily work their way into the warmth… usually looking for a morning snack. 🍽️ 🏝️ #Gecko #Herpetology #WildlifePhotography #Hawaii

Gold Dust Day Gecko on Maui sitting on a banana leaf in the morning sun

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· May 31

This Rufous was hunkered down on a chilly morning s the 🍁 came to life. At the time of posting this, the leaves are already so thick I can’t even see if they are resting on the branches anymore. 🪶 #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #hummingbird

Small Rufous Hummingbird sitting on branch

PacNorth Images@pacnorthimages· May 30

Don’t worry little buddy! The weekend is here! 🪶 😎 Rufous Hummingbird / Shady Cove, Oregon #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Hummingbird