Amanda Ray

Light trails from moving cars on the freeway and a light rail train in Shoreline show us the wonders of long-exposure photography.

Birds take flight around and between the velvety antlers of a young elk near Centennial Fields Park in Snoqualmie.

Stillness and patience pay off for a photographer who'd been hoping to capture a powerful image of a heron. He calls this "the beak is mightier than the fish."

By Photographer : Joseph R. Siebert Photo taken : Oct. 7, 2024, in Edmonds

This photo of a golden sunset at Golden Gardens is naturally layered by mountains and trees in the background, with a detailed paddler adding to a sense of calm.

This incredible photograph of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) streaking behind Mount Rainier captures details and beauty in the land and in the sky.

A photo taken in Pearrygin Lake State Park during an auroral night dramatically uses dim light to capture a stunning scene of dancing colors and peaceful detail.

By Photographer : Elston Hill Photo taken : Oct. 26, 2024, at Union Bay Natural Area in Seattle

Photographing calmer water can be tougher than it looks. But here, at Bench Lake, the photographer's camera settings create a strong compositional balance and depth.

This photo is the epitome of a thankful moment on a lovely Thanksgiving day: The sunbursts peaking through the trees bring warmth to a dog and its best friend.