A great blue heron scoping out a nearby freshwater wetland, getting ready to hunt for bullfrogs. (Lacey, Washington)
The Coquille River Lighthouse reflecting in a small pool of water just moments before sunrise on a calm autumn morning. (Bandon, Oregon)
Wintry Tamanawas Falls after a prolonged stretch of extreme low temperatures, creating sculpted Swiss cheese-like ice formations from frozen spray. (Mt. Hood, Oregon)