The Palouse

This was my second trip to The Palouse in SE Washington and I found it quite different from 8 years ago (2010 trip gallery). Both visits were taken in the first week of June, when the crops are in their "new green" phase. But in 2010 there was more texture and contrast in the fields -- more different shades of green and more not-yet-planted patterns of dark fields. I also found many of my favorite barns now in sad disrepair and not very photogenic this time around. Lastly, the number of photographers, especially in workshops, who now visit have resulted in many "relic sites" now off limits. Nonetheless, the two days were both enjoyable & productive.

Panoramas – Tap/click on a pano's thumbnail to show an interactive, moving panorama; use the on-screen control bar or your finger/mouse to move around:

Steptoe Butte Sunrise:

Image Gallery – Tap/click to view individual image, then swipe to advance (use optional controls for auto play, index, or share menu):