On the way to Paradise, the sky suddenly opens up and majestic Mt. Rainier makes an appearance. (Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington)
An Atlantic puffin taking off from Engey Island in pursuit of sand eels. In flight, these birds are surprisingly quick, beating their wings up to 400 beats per minute. (Reykjavik, Iceland)
Comet Falls and Van Trump Creek churning and tumbling glacial melt water in the late afternoon light. (Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington)