Erwin Buske Photography

Erwin Buske Photography As a photographer I am both a witness and interpreter of nature. As a photographer, Erwin is both a witness and interpreter of nature.
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Erwin's photography began with a desire to share his outdoor experiences in the Pacific Northwest, and while he has grown passionate about the art and craft of photography, he stays true to his roots of wandering through the hills, mountains, and the coast. His goal is to capture the essence of the landscape through the lens of his inner vision, and the canvas for his images is nature. He says tha

t nothing stands between himself and nature and the starting point for his images is the direct experience of nature. Erwin believes that taking the path less traveled helps him in the creation of his unique images, but even more important is bringing who he is as a person to his images which includes his emotions and thoughts, both at the time of capture and also while processing the image. Success in photography and finding his own vision is the integration of his direct experience with nature with who he is as a person – his authentic self. If the resulting images also resonate with others who share his vision, then he feels that he has succeeded. ⁠ Erwin's website where print purchases can be made is at www.erwinbuske.com Erwin also has a thoughtful blog about a wide variety of photography and nature topics that can be found at https://erwinbuske.photo.blog/

Fall Comes Early to Lake ValhallaHow is everyone doing? Are you feeling it too—the subtle turning of the seasons, with j...
09/02/2026

Fall Comes Early to Lake Valhalla

How is everyone doing? Are you feeling it too—the subtle turning of the seasons, with just a hint of fall already in the air?

A few days ago, my hiking buddy and fellow photographer Randall J Hodges reached out about taking a fall-color hike to Lake Valhalla for sunset. My first thought was, Isn’t it a little early? But Randall had been up there the week before and assured me the colors were already beginning to change.

Sure enough, we made the hike yesterday, and the fall color wheel was already turning. Patches of autumn color were appearing along the lakeshore, while larger swaths of red and gold were beginning to sweep across the slopes of Mt. McCausland.

Lake Valhalla was our intermission before heading higher for sunset—a chance to slow down, enjoy the changing colors, and relax for a while. I made some dinner while Randall decided a swim in the chilly lake sounded like a good idea. It was a very quick swim—no more than a minute or two. LOL!

There will be more photographs to come, along with some behind-the-scenes video from the hike—including an appearance by Foxie the Dog.

Fall may not officially be here yet, but in the mountains, the season has already begun to turn.

Autumn is in the Air This was my parting shot at sunset heading down the Granite Mountain Trail. Although it was not Aut...
08/31/2026

Autumn is in the Air

This was my parting shot at sunset heading down the Granite Mountain Trail. Although it was not Autumn yet, the colors were well on their way to the Golden Season. Personally, I love colors in transition even more than peak Fall color. There is something about moving from one season to another that is very alluring. Image 2024 about this time.

Cannon Beach — Seagulls at the Shore As the last embers of light settle over Cannon Beach, seagulls quietly comb the sho...
08/30/2026

Cannon Beach — Seagulls at the Shore

As the last embers of light settle over Cannon Beach, seagulls quietly comb the shoreline. The day is nearly over, yet the beach remains alive with small movements—the gentle wash of the tide, birds searching the shallows, and the final traces of gold lingering on the wet sand.

Another page imprinted on my internal book of memories and a quiet ending to another beautiful day at Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach — Moody Tuesday A beautiful sunrise was in the forecast for Tuesday morning, but Cannon Beach had something...
08/29/2026

Cannon Beach — Moody Tuesday

A beautiful sunrise was in the forecast for Tuesday morning, but Cannon Beach had something else in mind. Instead, I awoke to moody skies, drifting mist, and a coastline fading in and out of the clouds.

As it turned out, I welcomed the change of plans. I set off on a two-mile walk along the beach toward downtown Cannon Beach and the legendary Insomnia Coffee. Along the way, one atmospheric scene after another emerged from the mist, but this view especially caught my eye—the distant sea stacks and headlands appearing almost dreamlike beneath the shifting clouds.

My reward at the end of the walk was an almond milk cappuccino and a marionberry scone. Insomnia Coffee has become quite popular, and I waited about twenty minutes in line—but it was definitely worth the wait!

Sometimes the morning we are given turns out to be every bit as beautiful as the one we had hoped for

In the AfterglowIn the afterglowTime and tide begin to fadeBlues bleed into gold
08/28/2026

In the Afterglow

In the afterglow
Time and tide begin to fade
Blues bleed into gold

Blue and Gold While chasing the sunset at Cannon Beach, I paused for a moment and looked down at my feet. There, in the ...
08/27/2026

Blue and Gold

While chasing the sunset at Cannon Beach, I paused for a moment and looked down at my feet. There, in the wet sand leading toward Haystack Rock, I discovered an unexpected abstract—a beautiful interplay of warm golden reflections and cool blue light flowing through the ripples left by the receding tide.

It was a reminder that while we photographers are often focused on the grand scene unfolding before us, something equally compelling may be waiting just beneath our feet.

Situational awareness can open the door to alternative ways of seeing. Sometimes the most beautiful compositions appear when we turn our attention away from what we came to photograph and simply notice what is already there.

The photograph we weren't looking for may be the one waiting to be found.

Mornings at Cannon Beach Although I love the sunsets at Cannon Beach, mornings have a special charm all their own. Befor...
08/26/2026

Mornings at Cannon Beach

Although I love the sunsets at Cannon Beach, mornings have a special charm all their own. Before sunrise, the beach is nearly empty, and the familiar shoreline seems quieter, more intimate.

As the first soft light begins to illuminate the misty seascape, there is a wonderful sense of stillness—a time for quiet contemplation, a solitary walk, a morning stroll with a dog, or simply being present with the beauty of the sea.

Before the day fully awakens, Cannon Beach seems to belong to those few who have risen early enough to meet it in the quiet.

Where the Angels Roam Here is a wonderful memory from several years ago at Mt. Rainier.
08/26/2026

Where the Angels Roam

Here is a wonderful memory from several years ago at Mt. Rainier.

Hot August Meadow in the Goat Rocks Here is a wonderful memory from a few years ago.
08/23/2026

Hot August Meadow in the Goat Rocks

Here is a wonderful memory from a few years ago.

Cove of the Far North The furthest northwest tip of the contiguous United States is Cape Flattery. I visited there for t...
08/21/2026

Cove of the Far North

The furthest northwest tip of the contiguous United States is Cape Flattery. I visited there for the first time in May 2025 and was especially drawn to this beautiful cove, looking out across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Vancouver Island, Canada. This image was taken during the afterglow of the setting sun, with twilight approaching – a very peaceful and calm period of time. I was the last person at the cape, hiking out in the twilight with just enough light to get back to my car. Image 2025

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