Mountains, Valleys, and High Plains Photography Gallery, Nature Revealed Photography - Tours Workshops and Fine Art by Jeff Jessing

In the relatively tight quarters of this gorge, an extremely wide-angle lens was used to frame in the entire expanse of this beautiful location.

The Rift

I crafted this photograph to maximize the surreal and alien landscape of this wondrous location. This photograph is a winner in the 2009 North American Nature Photographer Association Annual Contest.

Of this World

This photograph was crafted while leading a photo tour in the Oregon Cascades. I was drawn to the strong geometry of the foreground elements that stand out in the cloudless sky reflection on the surface of the cold water.

Oregon Dreams

This photograph was made on the first morning of my 2009 Oregon Cascades workshop. This was one of several spectacular shots made on that morning.

The Gorge

This photograph was made while I was leading a workshop in North America’s gem of national parks, Glacier. This particular morning yielded incredible light upon the mountainous landscapes. This is a winning photograph in the prestigious 2009 North American Nature Photographers Association Annual Contest.

Window of Light

Rain, wind, and spray made this a particularly challenging photograph to make. Although it may not be evident, this shot was taking in fairly harsh conditions. I was drawn to the strong lines that lead the viewer into the image. This is one of many places within Glacier National Park that I take the people on my tours.

Glacial Forces

This shot epitomizes the term "soft light". The wonderfully rich palette of colors are the compliment of the lighting conditions.

Soft Light

Along with Mt. Bachelor, South Sisters, and Broken Top, many cinder cones are scattered within the murky foreground during a breathtakenly beautiful sunset.

Fields of Peaks

2009 was a particularly good year for Beargrass in many parts of Glacier National Park. This photograph was crafted under the majesty Garden Wall.

The Garden Wall

This photograph was made during a “once in a decade” sunrise at a well-known overlook of Upper St. Mary Lake. From this overlook you can enjoy the magnificent landscape of one of the true gems of the USA, Glacier National Park.

Upper Saint Mary Lake

This location offers so much for photographers that it is overwhelming. I could literally spend the entire day at this one spot with endless opportunities from the wide-angle to intimate details.

Valley of the Waters

This is one of a few standing weathered barns on “Mormon Row” with the Teton Range in the background.

Teton Barn

Put simply, I love this falls and this region of Central Oregon. The unique aspect to this falls is that it's iocated within the caudron of an extinct volcano. The waters from nearby Lake Paulina form these stunningly beautiful falls.

Paulina Falls

This photograph of Mt. Moran was crafted in the cover of darkness. A very sturdy tripod was used to enable a sharp image during the long exposure. Notice the ghostly reflection of the mountain compliments of the illumination from the moon. This is an award-winning photograph from the 2006 Nature’s Best Photography Magazine Annual Contest.

Moonlit Mt. Moran

This photograph was made while teaching waterfall techniques to a group of students. One the lessons learned with this type of shot is how to avoid becoming drenched by the splash-pool spray!

Glacial Runoff

The Newberry Volcanic National Monument is a treasure trove of photographic subjects. This shot was captured underneath Paulina Falls.

Cross Over

Perched on the edge of the canyon below, I captured the edge of day over the Crooked River.

The Edge of Day

For a brief period, the last rays of light of the day broke through the thick clouds to illuminate the landscape.

The Last Ray

This photograph was made in a thick swarm of mosquitoes, which is all too common during the late spring/early summer in the Cascades. Here Mt. Bachelor dominates the landscape in both actual and reflected form.

Nature's Way

This single exposure was a challenge to get in terms of depth of field. At the focal length used, the near and far subjects pushed the limits of the available DOF.

Multnomah Falls

The majesty of Mt. Hood over the northwestern landscape is readily apparent on countless mornings and evenings throughout the year. This photograph was crafted on one such morning showcasing the alpenglow of the mountain with the strong flow of the river in the foreground.

Alpenflow

Simplicity is often the best choice for a composition. I certainly felt that way when I photographed this scene in Glacier National Park.

Wild Goose Island

While waiting for the meadow to come out of the shadow of a nearby mountain, I enjoyed the unique aroma of the Bear Grass on a perfect morning in Glacier. Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) with Mt. Oberlin and Clements Mtn. in the background.

Glacier Bear Grass

A momentary break in the clouds revealed a small portion of the Tetons.

Window to the Tetons

This is one of hundreds of waterfalls in Glacier. This particular falls has two out-flows, one higher and one lower, which makes it one of the most unusual in the area. Historically it was also known as Trick Falls.

Running Eagle Falls

Late afternoon casts long shadows revealing the beautifully textured farm country in the Palouse region of Eastern Washington. This photograph was an award-winner at the 2007 North American Nature Photographers Association Annual Contest.

Fertile Land

This is one of my favorite waterfalls in the stunning Columbia River Gorge. It is hard to imagine a more ideal setting for Wahclella Falls.

Valley of the Falls

I was overwhelmed by a “rush” of tranquility while experiencing this magical morning near the Tetons.

Tranquility Abounds

This image was crafted during an intense snowstorm in Yosemite Valley. If you look closely you will notice an unusual snow “waterfall” on the left half of the rock face.

The Line Up

This image was crafted during a winter storm in the Valley. I was fortunate to be in a position to capitalize off the unique slither of light that broke through the clouds to illuminate El Capitan.

Smiling Upon You

A break in the overcast skies allowed me to capture the selective lighting on this grove of trees within the valley.

Natural Selection

This iconic scene made famous by Ansel Adams provides a breathtaking view of the Tetons with the Snake River winding in the foreground.

Snake River Overlook

From a high vantage point, this shot of Mt. Jefferson was made from afar.

Out of Bounds

Misty Teton Morning

Countless waterfalls dot the landscape of Glacier. This is one of the prime examples.

Swiftcurrent Falls

This photograph was crafted on a foggy morning. The subtle changes in the blue hues from layer-to-layer give this a peaceful feel.

Moody Blues

When I came across this unique waterfall it was midday and there was no ice present. I knew from the forecast that the next morning was going to be well below freezing so I came back early the next morning to make this photograph in icy conditions. The combination of the upward movement of water and the ice formations gave this falls a unique floral effect.

"Flower" Falls

Waiting patiently to release the shutter such that the drifting clouds formed a natural frame around the three peaks known as Gable Mt., Ninaki, and Papoose.

Cloud Frame

Sunset at Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park.

Dunes Sunset

The evening glow of El Capitan fills the ice covered valley with a rich golden hue.

El Cap and Ice

This photograph was made as an incoming snowstorm began to coat the dense forest with several feet of snow.

Old Trees, New Snow

This shot was made during a spectacular morning in Glacier. This is an example of using an interesting foreground to draw the viewer into the photograph.

Swiftcurrent Lake

The expansiveness, texture, and palette of this region of Washington changes dramatically throughout the year. This photograph was made during the Spring when the wheat is in a full growth stage.

Big Sky Palouse

This image was crafted at a location that required wading through intensely cold water. The payoff was a view of the blue water flowing through this beautiful gorge.

Oneonta Gorge

Every once and a while nature gives up it's treasures. This particular evening it gave it up for us.

Crown Point

This is one of many fantastic waterfalls in the Oregon Cascade Range.

Koosah Falls

Summer provides brief (easy) access to Clement Mountain in Glacier National Park.

Under the Giant

An unchanged pine is a sea of changing Aspens, thanks to Autumn.

Unchanged

This image was made on a rainy, cold, fall morning in the stunning beauty of Opal Creek Wilderness.

Funnel Cascade

Lake Stanley

Field of Glacier Lilies

Snow Melt

The setting moon is captured at dusk next to the silhouette of a grand Sugar Pine (Pimus lambertiana).

Moonset over Lassen

This image was made along the bank of Opal Creek.

Reflected Upon

Natural Framing

The surreal landscape of Yellowstone serves as the perfect canvas for nature photographers. The combination of the warm evening light, rising steam and a wet foreground give this image a truly surreal look.

Grand Prismatic Reflection

This photograph was made in one of Central Oregon’s beautiful State Parks.

Faultline

A tree helps frame the beauty of the South Falls.

South Falls

The rich aqua green-colored creeks in glacier are due, in large part, to the glacial slit that is suspended in the water.

McDonald Creek

Otherwise bland subject matter can be photographed with drama provided the light is right! This image was created just prior to the arrival of a severe storm.

Approaching Storm

Glacier’s floral palette compliments the dramatic mountains in the distance.

Montana's Praire

This photograph was crafted in the early morning on the shores of Two Medicine Lake. My feet were very cold as I was standing in the middle of a creek while getting this shot.

Glacier Light

While leading a workshop, we decided to stop at a fire-ravished area to make several unique images; this was one of several shots taken.

The Remnants

This photograph was made while leading a weekend photography workshop in one of the Jewels of Oregon, Opal Creek Wilderness. The lush, dense forest

From the Forest

Clement Mountain

The Garden Wall in late afternoon light.

The Wall

While hiking around this scenic lake, I stumbled upon this interesting driftwood that had beached itself. Later, as the sun was rising, I made this photograph in typical but magical “Glacier light”.

Into the Lake

Late afternoon as seen from my campsite in this remote corner of Oregon.

Donnelly Butte

Using the natural framing provided by the trees, Mt. Washington looms gallantly over Central Oregon.

Beyond the Forest

The setting sun is basking this magical valley with a warm glow.

San Luis Valley

The lesser visited but spectacular mountain range, the Sawtooths are a mountain lover’s playground.

Mt. McGowan

Chief Mountain

Sunset over Saint Marys

Frosty Fence Line

This was a peaceful morning at this beautiful lake with Mount Sinopah looming overhead.

Two Medicine Canoe

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