Ember River

Myrtle Falls winds its way through a riot of autumn color, its silky currents flowing over dark volcanic rock toward the base of Mount Rainier The mountain itself rises dramatically into the sky, its snow-cloaked summit tinged with soft alpenglow Fiery reds, golden yellows, and alpine evergreens fill the valley with texture and warmth, creating a striking contrast against the glacial majesty above.

This photograph, titled 'Ember River', invites the viewer to linger in the details and atmosphere of the scene It is more than a snapshot; it is an immersion into the unique geography, textures, and light of the region The expanded view captures the sensory richness of the environment—the crisp air, the layered tones of color, the subtle rhythms of nature unfolding moment by moment.

Each element, from the play of light to the surrounding landscape, contributes to a composition that feels timeless yet immediate In describing this place, it is impossible not to mention the larger context: the way seasons shift across the land, the way weather interacts with terrain, and how fleeting moments of illumination reveal the soul of the landscape By combining the grandeur of natural forces with the intimacy of stillness, this image becomes a meditation on balance—between light and dark, motion and silence, permanence and change.

For those drawn to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, this scene is both a tribute and an invitation to explore further..