This post will cover my two most recent trips, in which I benefited from the stretch of dry weather we've been having. Most recently, I hiked Heybrook Ridge, near Index. It's a relatively short hike that climbs moderately to a nice view of the mountains on the other side of the highway. I've had this hike on my radar for some time, but had never gotten around to checking it out until now. The view from the top really is quite nice, and even though you can hear traffic on the highway below, it isn't visible, so the summit still has a more remote feel than you'd expect for how easily accessible it is. I tried a few compositions from the viewpoint, and the one below is my favorite; it has the clearest foreground of any of them, and I like how the warm colors of the foreground contrast with the subtly cooler colors of the mountains and sky. F/14.
Prior to that, I hiked some trails in Grand Ridge Park near Issaquah. The hiking experience there is a mixed bag. There was a lot of mountain bike traffic, more than the last time I visited, which made it difficult to set up a shot with the tripod. On the plus side, the forest was very lush and green even in January, with some older trees than I'm used to seeing in nearby parks like Cougar Mountain. First, a view down a lush ravine, with a cedar in the foreground. F/14.
Next, another lush and mossy forest scene. I might need to finesse the white balance a little bit, because the greens seemed to contrast with each other better in person than they do in the picture. As it is, I like the composition, but just need the elements to stand out from each other more. F/14.
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