A deep purple hue in the northern lights occurs when high-energy solar particles collide with ionized nitrogen molecules in the lower atmosphere. This color is far less common than the familiar green aurora and typically appears during periods of heightened solar activity.
Graceful, quiet, and unaware of its audience this deer pauses in a meadow high on Mount Rainier to enjoy a single wildflower.
Among the color and summer bloom, there's a gentle reminder that even the simplest moments hold deep beauty. It’s where wilderness and wonder meet, uninterrupted.
On a quiet night above the Cascades, a single meteor streaks past the Milky Way, casting its brief fire beside the snow-covered crown of Mount Rainier.
A fleeting moment in a timeless landscape, captured beneath one of the darkest skies in Washington.
On the edge of night, the Milky Way begins its rise but so too does the city’s quiet glow. From behind the horizon, distant lights spill softly into the sky, mingling with starlight in a delicate contrast of nature and civilization.
At Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock stands as an anchor between sea and sky, framed in layered brilliance.
Join us for an inspiring week of creativity and community featuring work by fine artist Craig Luster and Denielle Cowley as well as a taste of local art, wine, & music.
The Society of Washington Artists (SWA) is hosting its annual Spring Art Show & Sale from May 7th to 10th, 2025, at the Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 NE 68th Street, Vancouver, WA. The event will feature a wide variety of artwork, including 2D art, 3D sculptures, and photography, with all pieces available for purchase. An awards ceremony and reception will be held on Friday, May 9th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, where cash prizes will be awarded.
