Washington – Starlisa Black Photography

Winter in Trout Lake

I wanted to share a few pictures with you from the month of February 2019, in Trout Lake, Washington. We had one of those heavy snowfalls that came fast and furious, Beautiful and dangerous.

Shining bright with winter snow at the higher elevations. Mount Adams is the second tallest peak in Washington State, and yet had been the lesser visited mountain. We locals like it that way.. no roads open year around to treeline.

Falling Leaves

Such a lovely day on the crick out back, Standing there in delight while when gusts of wind grabbed the trees and shook them, sending Cascades of Cottonwood leaves falling all around me. Leaves landed in the creek and drifted by, yellow hearts against the reflections in the slowly moving stream. The sun would playfullyContinue reading “Falling Leaves”

Contemplations in Rain

seasons change, thoughts flow. From hot fires to cold snow.

June Sunset in the Gorge

Recently I was treated to an amazing sunset over the Columbia River Gorge in White Salmon, Washington. I drove to the top of a hill, met some new friends, and fell in love all over again with clouds and wind in my hair on a hill top as day deepened into twilight. Do you knowContinue reading “June Sunset in the Gorge”

Flooding on the White Salmon River

Kayaks race and homes flood along Trout Lake Creek and the White Salmon River on December 9, 2015

First Snow

starting November 13 in the morning with a drive to Husum and photos of the White Salmon River; a few shots along the way of orchards that still have many green leaves dusted in snow; photos of the White Salmon Post office around noon; and ending with a few photos taken November 14th in theContinue reading “First Snow”