Winter | Zach Schierl Photography

Happy New Year!

**A winter scene along the American River in the Wenatchee National Forest, Washington**

Happy New Year from the winter wonderland of Washington! It’s been a somewhat dreary winter for us so far, with lots of inversions, freezing fog, and single digit temps. Fortunately, the gray pall lifted for a brief period on New Year’s Day, allowing us to enjoy a day of snowshoeing along the American River in the Cascades just west of Yakima. While it was a gorgeous bluebird day, our trail of choice followed the northern base of a tall ridge, keeping us mostly in the shade. The frequent glimpses of sunny forest across the valley were tantalizing, but the riverside scenery and relatively warm temperatures made for a pleasant outing nevertheless.

Here’s hoping to more such days (and more photography) in the months ahead, and best wishes for a joyful 2023!

**A young conifer peeks through a pristine blanket of fresh snow along the American River in the Washington Cascades**

January 3, 2023 | Categories: photography, Snow, Washington | Tags: photography, Snow, Washington, Winter | Leave a comment

Caught Between the Seasons

Winter has arrived in the high country of Utah. Fortunately for photographers, autumn was still very much in progress when the snow started to fly. The contrast between the mid-winter wonderland and vestiges of fall color made for some great photo opportunities over the past few weeks: