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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer

@carlprothman.bsky.social

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Pacific Northwest photographer specializing in landscapes photos. Capturing the beauty of the natural world, one shot at a time. #PNW

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 26d

If you enjoy mountain views, alpine hikes, and Washington’s hidden gems, give me a follow. I’m always sharing fresh photos from trails, lakes, and snowy peaks—come along for the adventure.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 1d

Sunrise on Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
#AlpenglowMagic #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotographer #PNW

Mount Rainier rises in full majesty, its snow-draped summit glowing soft pink under the first light of dawn. The tall evergreens in the foreground frame the mountain perfectly, leading the eye toward a distant turquoise lake deep in the valley below. Wildflowers and alpine grasses add subtle texture to the meadow floor while the sky above fades gently from cool blue to gold. The calm, crisp air and quiet stillness make the moment feel timeless — a reminder of how peaceful and grounding the mountains can be at sunrise.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 1d

Looking down at Paradise River from the Mazama Ridge Trailhead off of Paradise Valley Rd E. with Pinnacle Peak and The Castle in the distance.

Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 1d

A mountain creek winds down through a rocky alpine valley.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
#MountainStream #EvergreenForest #LandscapePhotography #PNW

A mountain creek winds down through a rocky alpine valley surrounded by towering evergreens on the southern flank of Mount Rainier National Park. In the distance, two jagged spires, Pinnacle Peak and The Castle, rise dramatically above the dark green forest canopy, part of the rugged Tatoosh Range that cuts across the skyline. The stream glitters as it flows over smooth granite boulders, catching dappled light that filters through the tall firs. The slopes are carpeted with late-summer foliage beginning to shift toward autumn, with bursts of yellow and amber contrasting against deep forest greens. Above, the sky glows a vivid blue, scattered with soft cumulus clouds drifting past the peaks. The overall scene conveys the wild serenity of the Pacific Northwest alpine environment.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 2d

A golden-hour view along Lake Wenatchee’s rocky shoreline.

Lake Wenatchee, Washington, USA
#MountainLake #GoldenHourLightv#LandscapePhotography #PNW

A golden-hour view along Lake Wenatchee’s rocky shoreline, where small waves roll toward a dark boulder in the foreground. The water reflects warm sunset hues of gold and blue, while the sky above explodes with dramatic layered clouds lit from beneath. On the left, dense evergreens silhouette against the fading light, and the Cascade Mountains rise in the background, fading into soft evening haze.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 4d

Golden light and deep blue skies stretch over the waterfront.

Zuanich Point Park, Bellingham WA
#SunsetView #GoldenHour #LandscapePhotography #PNW

A vibrant sunset over Zuanich Point Park in Bellingham, Washington. The sky explodes with color — rich blues, purples, and fiery oranges reflecting the last light of day. Golden sunlight sweeps across the park’s open grassy field, casting long shadows toward the waterfront. Sailboat masts and silhouetted trees line the horizon as the sun dips behind the bay, capturing the peaceful yet dramatic essence of a Pacific Northwest

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 7d

A peaceful trail winding through lush green forest.

Seward Park, Seattle, Washington State
#ForestTrail #PacificNorthwest #LandscapePhotography

A dirt walking trail winds gently through a dense Pacific Northwest forest, framed by towering trees covered in moss and ferns. Bright green leaves filter the light overhead, while a large tree with an arching branch stretches across the path, creating a natural gateway into the woods. The scene feels calm and inviting, with layered textures of foliage and a rich contrast of light and shadow bringing depth to the forest landscape.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 8d

I’m this old. I remember when two paddles and a dot felt like the future. 🙂

#IAmThisOld #pong

Black screen with a simple Pong game in progress. A white paddle is on the left side, another paddle on the right, a dotted line runs vertically down the center, and a small square ball is moving toward the right paddle.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · Sep 7

Mirror Lake, Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

#LakeView #MountainScenery #Wildflowers
#SereneNature #ForestReflection #PacificNorthwest
#LandscapePhotography #NatureShots #ScenicViews

A bright summer view of Mirror Lake at Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. The lake reflects the surrounding evergreen forest and the rugged mountain peak in the distance. In the foreground, pink and purple wildflowers grow along the water’s edge, adding color to the lush greenery. The sky is clear and blue, enhancing the vivid contrast of green trees, calm water, and the jagged peak in the background. The overall mood is peaceful and serene, capturing the beauty of a Pacific Northwest alpine setting.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 27d

Franklin Upper Falls, Snoqualmie Pass, WA — 2025

#FranklinUpperFalls #Waterfall #EmeraldPool
#SnoqualmiePass #DennyCreek #MossyGorge
#NaturePhotography #PNWPhotography #OutdoorPhotography

High-angle photograph of Franklin Upper Falls near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. A short, wide upper cascade slides over dark, smoothed bedrock into a circular, emerald-green pool where pebbles are visible through clear water. A weathered log spans the basin diagonally. Below, a second narrow chute pushes whitewater through a tight rock cleft into a smaller lower pocket and out of frame. Steep canyon walls are mottled with moss and ferns, and dense fir and cedar branches cast dappled shade across the scene. Lighting is mixed sun and shadow; colors skew cool—deep greens and blue-greens contrasted with gray-brown rock. The mood is quiet, secluded, and alpine.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 16d

Sunrise casts a golden hue over snow-covered mountain slopes.

Mount Rainier at Sunrise, Washington State – 2025
#Alpenglow #GoldenHourPhotography #LandscapePhotography

A wide view of Mount Rainier’s massive snow-covered summit bathed in soft pink alpenglow during sunrise. The eastern ridges and glaciers spill down the slopes, their icy textures highlighted in warm light. To the left, rugged spires stand in contrast to the smooth dome of the volcano. In the foreground, dark evergreens frame the scene, adding depth against the glowing mountain backdrop under a clear, pale sky.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 16d

Mt Rainier at sunrise this morning.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 9d

I grew up with a view of Mt Rainier from Enumclaw / Crystal Mt. Plus I've climbed it four times (on both sides). So I've been in love with that Mountain all my life. 💓 Glad you are enjoying the pics. Thanks!

Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 9d

No worries. Feel free top heart away. ❤️

Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 9d

Hi Willam @bbohio1954.bsky.social
I’m glad the photos resonate with you. I see a lot of beauty in nature, and when a particular view catches my eye, I try to capture and share it with the hope it brings others a bit of joy and tranquility, especially in these trying political times.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · Aug 30

Majestic Mt. Rainier rising above lush green alpine meadows.

#MountRainier #Hiking #Wildflowers
#AlpineMeadow #PacificNorthwest #MountainViews
#NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #MountainPhotography

A vibrant alpine meadow dotted with evergreens leads up to the massive, snow-covered slopes and glaciers of Mt. Rainier under a flawless blue sky. The sunlight highlights the deep green vegetation below, contrasting against the icy white ridges and rugged cliffs of the peak, creating an iconic Pacific Northwest scene that feels both peaceful and awe-inspiring.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 10d

The first rays of morning sun on Mount Rainier, as seen from Sunrise.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, 2025
#PacificNorthwest #Alpenglow #LandscapePhotography #GoldenHour

A view of Mount Rainier glowing pink and orange in the first light of sunrise, the snow-covered summit bathed in alpenglow. Dark green evergreens and a few weathered, bare tree trunks frame the mountain in the foreground, while the lower ridges fall away into shadowy valleys. The sky above is pale and clear, giving full focus to the glowing volcanic peak rising above the Cascade forest.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 16d

Little Tahoma Peak glowing golden red from sunrise light.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State — 2025
#CascadeMountains #AlpenglowMagic #LandscapePhotographer

A close view of Little Tahoma Peak, the sharp jagged volcanic remnant rising from the eastern slopes of Mount Rainier. The scene is captured at sunrise, with warm golden-pink alpenglow lighting up the rugged cliffs and ridgelines. Below the peak, glaciers sprawl in icy ribbons, their cracked surfaces spilling down the mountain. The contrast of glowing rock, shadowed valleys, and gleaming ice creates a dramatic and textured alpine landscape against a pale morning sky.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 11d

A vivid sunset over Bellingham Bay from Little Squalicum Park.

Bellingham, Washington State — 2019
#GoldenSky #LandscapePhotography #PNWPhotography

A vivid sunset captured in 2019 over Bellingham Bay from Little Squalicum Park. The sky blazes with fiery layers of orange, yellow, and purple clouds, their colors mirrored in the darkening waters of the bay. A long wooden railroad trestle cuts across the horizon in silhouette, while grassy shoreline and trees frame the foreground. The scene highlights the drama and beauty of a Pacific Northwest evening as daylight fades into twilight.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 11d

A vivid sunset over Bellingham Bay from Little Squalicum Park.

Bellingham, Washington State — 2019
#GoldenSky #LandscapePhotography #PNWPhotography

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 12d

Alpine hillside glowing in autumn.

Chinook Pass, Washington – Autumn 2025
#Cascades #AutumnColors #LandscapePhotography #PNWPhotography

An alpine hillside at Chinook Pass in Washington’s Cascade Range, glowing with the colors of early autumn. The meadow in the foreground shifts from golden grass to bright patches of scarlet-red huckleberry shrubs climbing the slope. Dark green evergreens stand tall along the ridgeline, leading the eye up toward jagged rocky peaks rising under a flawless deep blue sky. The scene captures the vibrant contrast between summer’s greenery and fall’s fiery palette in the Pacific Northwest mountains.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 12d

Show me your best photo of Autumn colors!

Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 13d

A view of Mount Rainier as seen from Chinook Pass.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State – 2025
#CascadeRange #AlpineWilderness #LandscapePhotography

A striking view of Mount Rainier as seen from Chinook Pass. The foreground is filled with tall evergreen trees rising dark and sharp against the light, with their spires reaching toward the sky. Behind them stretches a rugged ridgeline of rocky crags and forested slopes, their gray and green textures adding depth to the scene. Beyond the ridges, Mount Rainier dominates the horizon, its massive dome blanketed in snow and ice under a flawless, cloudless blue sky. The composition highlights the contrast between the dense forest, jagged mid-mountains, and the monumental white summit in the distance.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 14d

Alpine meadow turning bright with fall colors near the forest edge.

Chinook Pass, Washington State – 2025
#PNW #ChinookPass #LandscapePhotography #AutumnVibes #AlpineScenery #TrailViews #Wilderness

A sunlit alpine meadow at Chinook Pass, Washington, in early autumn. In the foreground, a large gray boulder anchors the scene, surrounded by patches of golden grasses and low shrubs tinged with red and orange. Small evergreens rise nearby, while a dense forest of tall conifers stretches across the slope behind. Splashes of bright crimson foliage stand out vividly against the green backdrop, with a cloudless deep blue sky above. The image captures the seasonal transition in the Pacific Northwest high country, blending rugged rock, evergreen forest, and vibrant fall color.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 14d

Golden alpine meadows at Chinook Pass glowing in fall color, framed by rugged cliffs and evergreens. Washington State at its best.

#ChinookPass #CascadeMountains #PNWonderland #PNWParadise #LandscapeLovers #NatureBrilliance #AutumnColors #PacificNorthwest #HikingAdventures #WildernessNation

An alpine meadow at Chinook Pass glows with autumn color, where low red, orange, and gold shrubs spread across the grassy slope. Scattered boulders and evergreen trees dot the hillside, leading up to a jagged rocky outcrop crowned with tall firs. The bright blue sky overhead adds contrast to the warm fall tones, creating a vivid Pacific Northwest mountain landscape.

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Carl Prothman | PNW Photographer @carlprothman.bsky.social · 15d

Walking over the historic Chinook Pass Overpass on a bright alpine sky.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State – 2025
#ChinookPass #PNWPhotography #HistoricBridge #CivilianConservationCorp

The Chinook Pass Overpass, a historic bridge built of massive logs and stone, stretches across the trail at the summit of Chinook Pass in Mount Rainier National Park. The wooden plank walkway leads forward between two log railings set on stone abutments, its craftsmanship blending seamlessly into the alpine surroundings. Behind the bridge, tall evergreen trees tower toward a bright blue sky, framing the scene in rugged wilderness. Sunlight highlights the textures of wood and stone, emphasizing the harmony between human-made structure and natural forest.

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