Northwest Aperture, Portland, OR (2026)

09/12/2025

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Hi everyone—we very much appreciate the wonderful talent and images we've been able to highlight here for the past few years. What an amazing group of photographers and one of the prettiest places on earth!

Alas, as life rolls ahead, the team has become too busy to do the posts justice. So we're taking a pause. Unsure for how long.

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Note 1: Gregg still does the separate excellent Milky Way workshops - see Discover the Light Photography and his site for those!

Note 2: If you're someone we've featured and want to learn about the Discord community we've started, shoot us a note.

HAPPY SHOOTING, everyone!
See you further down the trail.

—Eric, PhotoZulu

08/23/2025

~ Rainier Pallette ~
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The colors in this scene excite the senses. Great take, Brian!
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08/22/2025

~ Alpine Green ~
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Precious lands. This wonderful hike view of Blanca Lake shows us why the public lands of the PNW are so important to keep accessible. See Ty's OP for some compelling and important thoughts on the matter. Great view, Ty!
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08/20/2025

~ PNW Peaks & Valleys ~
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I love the views across the PNW from higher altitudes. All my travel settings have "window" seat preferred as the default. And Jessica's beautiful capture here shows why. 💚 ✈️
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08/19/2025

~ Below the Tide ~
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A challenging spot to photograph since you have to be at a lower than usual low-tide to have any time. And you don't want to get caught. But the rocky coastal portal views are worth the planning. Great shot, Katie!
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08/18/2025

~ Nature's Pallette ~
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Stunning shot of one of the prettiest lakes in the northwest! Beautiful work MaryAnn!
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08/17/2025

~ Above the Sky ~
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April captured a wonderful sunset from above the cloudline, highlighting the brilliance and magnitude of the PNW mountain ranges, lit in nature's glory. Fantastic shot!
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08/02/2025

~ Alpine Glade ~
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It first blush I had thought this might be Switzerland. But it's in the Mt. Rainier area and great shot by Kevin capturing such gorgeous light and scene!
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08/01/2025

~ In the Flow ~
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Gorgeous waterfall photography by Dawn! 🌲
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07/31/2025

~ Astral Lenticles ~
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Chris shows us here a masterclass in capturing nature. Fantastic outcome, mate! The stars, flowers, peak, and clouds are a wonderful combo.
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07/30/2025

~ Toward the Top ~
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Nothing says the PNW quite like a scenic dirt trail up to some snow peak. Cool shot, Sarah!
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07/29/2025

~ Golden Coast ~
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The rocky sea-stacks of the Oregon coast make excellent subjects, and especially when the light is soft and great. Great capture Brian!
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