Geri

Mikelson

A beautiful winter day at one of my favorite places to walk.

Riding the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

The Arch at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico marks the point where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez.

A foggy early morning on the Siuslaw River. Here the sun was just beginning to break through.

Hoping to get in a hike before the rain started we came upon this beautiful spot in southwest Washington. We barely made it back to the car before it poured.

I love the symmetry of dahlias.

While visiting my daughter in Virginia we decided to visit George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon. It did not disappoint.

I saw these leaves while on a walk around a small lake near my house. The light was hitting them in a way that caught my eye immediately.

I loved this pelican resting quietly on the pier railing at Pompano Beach, Florida. He seemed unflustered by me coming close to take his photo.

Astoria, Oregon - where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. Walking along the river walk one morning.

My husband walking down a narrow path at Mission San Juan Capistrano in California. Edited for a more artistic image.

This gentleman was selling his artwork at a highway overlook in Nevada. He was kind enough to let me take his photo. I loved his weathered face and haunting eyes.

Visitor center at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. I loved the light and shadows as a young woman started to descend this stairway.

I don't get the opportunity to shoot in urban environments that often. I was really drawn to the contrasts in this scene though. The juxtaposition of an older building sandwiched between two modern, the contrast between light and dark, and multiple patterns.

I liked the way the light fell on this sunflower and wanted to showcase it's details.

Taking an early morning walk at low tide with my sister, we came across these interesting sand patterns.

Macro photography is one of my special interests. Even the backs of flowers I find interesting, Captured this in a restaurant waiting to order.

One of my favorite places to photograph is the Columbia River Gorge. This is Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in the state of Oregon. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.