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Jim Patterson Photography

@jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social

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Travel and nature photographer based in Seattle. Workshop leader and cat dad. https://jimpattersonphotography.com

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Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Aug 8

A few small scenes from a recent trip to Mount Rainier with a client. Always something new to see despite many visits.
#mountrainier #tahoma #photographyworkshop

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Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Jul 22

After a gray and wet morning, I decided to stick around once the clouds started to break. I thought, this is rainbow weather. I set up on one of my favorite compositions and waited.

I just had a cancelation on my once sold out Oregon Coast workshop Oct 22-26. Details on my site.

Rainbow over rugged rocky coastline with crashing waves.

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Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · May 21

What's up Bluesky? Just got back from the peninsula. I plan to spend more time sharing images and viewing other's work here. If you have a favorite photographer I should follow, drop their @ in the comments. I'd like to see new inspiration.

#olympicnationalpark #waterfallwednesday #sonyalphashooter

Delicate details of a waterfall within the temperate rainforests of Olympic National Park. Under darkening light, I kept the mood to the melancholy scene.

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Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · May 7

It’s Wednesday, I’m heading to Olympic National Park to do a little exploration ahead of my workshop next week. Here’s some waterfall images from the area.

#waterfallwednesday #landscapephotography #olympicnationalpark

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Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Apr 25

Sand & Soul

Wind swept dunes and storm light were certainly good for the soul on this beautiful evening. Dates for 2026 workshops are now available on my site. Can’t guarantee conditions like this, but even clear skies are great for dune photography.

#scape #landscapephotography #deathvalley

Storm conditions in golden sand dunes highlighted by a wind swept sandy ridge and arcing clouds.

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Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Apr 2

Thank you Emma. Definitely some cool "rocks". :)

Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Apr 2

Thanks Liam!

Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Apr 2

A few spring greens from #olympicnationalpark on this fine Wednesday. I still have a spot remaining on my workshop here May 14-18. Details on my website or just send me a message if you have questions. Should be a great time!

#landscapephotography #naturephotography #sonyshooter #pacificnorthwest

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Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Mar 28

Yeah it’s probably no secret to anyone who’s been. 😁

Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Mar 27

A trio of rock detail images I enjoyed making while on a pleasant hike in one of Death Valley's more accessible canyons. I've been visiting this area more frequently on my last three trips to the park. So much to see and observe.

#deathvalley #deathvalleynationalpark #sonyshooter #geology

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Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Mar 26

I’ve been editing new work from my trip to Death Valley almost every day since I got back. Definitely one of the most intense creative trips I’ve had in awhile. Feeling energized. So, more dunes!

#sensoryart #deathvalley #landscapephotography

The sun drops beneath storm clouds to illuminate an expansive dune field in Death Valley National Park. Light and shadow contrast the scene with the patterns and curves of sand dunes towards the distant setting sun.

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Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Mar 24

Summer is still a ways off, but I’m looking forward to these views…assuming National Parks still exist in 4 months. I still have one spot left on my workshop August 11-15.

#mountainmonday #mountrainiernationalpark #mountrainier #pacificnorthwest #wildflowers

Wild heather blooms in mid summer around Mount Rainier. A small alpine tarn reflects snow capped Tahoma under purple and blue pastel skies.

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Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Mar 24

I saw your Flickr post. We both shot 840mm but via different gear. Uncanny!

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Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Mar 24

Thanks Bruce! ❤️

Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Mar 24

Hey thanks!

Jim Patterson Photography @jimpattersonphoto.bsky.social · Mar 24

I first saw photos in 2009 and explored the vantage point in 2011 but didn’t have the gear to pull it off. It wasn’t until 2018 that I made my first photos there. We have almost identical compositions from our recent trips to the park so, yeah, great minds and all. :)