'Connection' [ 1/200s ● f5.6 ● ISO 80 ● 44mm ] 📍 Suntop Lookout, Washington 📷 Nikon Z8 + 24-120mm Lens This was taken a while ago during my first visit to the Suntop lookout but I don't think I ever posted it, so here it is! #rainier #suntop #firewatch #pnw #landscape

FALL IS HERE, ALERT

'Escape Plan' [ 1/2000s ● f8 ● ISO 1800 ● 570mm ] 📍 Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, Washington 🐦 Great Blue Heron 📷 Nikon Z8 + 180-600mm Lens

My favorite type of clouds

'Timeless' [ 1/1000s ● f8 ● ISO 80 ● 59mm ] 📍 Beach 2, Kalaloch, Washington 📷 Nikon Z8 + 24-120mm #sunset #seastacks

'The Young & The Old' [ 1/2500s ● f8 ● ISO 250 ● 440mm ] 📍 Cape Flattery, Washington 🐦 Mature and juvenile Bald Eagles 📷 Nikon Z8 + 180-600mm 📆 06.10.2025 #baldeagle #birding

'Clouded Thoughts' [ 1/250s ● f14 ● ISO 320 ● 22.5mm ] 📍 Mt Rainier, Washington #mtrainier #rainier #pnw #mountains #wildflowers

Saw a great blue heron soaking up the sun today while on a walk.

'Advisor' [ 1/2500s ● f8 ● ISO 500 ● 600mm ] 📍 Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, Washington 🐦 American Kestrel 📷 Nikon Z8 + 180-600mm Lens

'Advisor 2' [ 1/2500s ● f8 ● ISO 560 ● 600mm ] 📍 Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, Washington 🐦 American Kestrel 📷 Nikon Z8 + 180-600mm Lens

Another day hanging out with the ducks. 🦆

'Dockwork' [ 1/1000s ● f8 ● ISO 1250 ● 180mm ] 📍 Olympia, Washington 📷 Nikon Z8 + 180-600mm Lens

'Jakob Two Trees' [ 1/200s ● f4 ● ISO 400 ● 105mm ] 📍 Issaquah, Washington 📷 Nikon Z8 Jakob is one of several giant troll public art pieces hidden around Washington. They are made with recycled materials by artist Thomas Dambo.

POV: You're the first person on the trail for the day. If you know you know. Being early on the trail has its upsides and its downsides... #hiking #trail #outdoors #trekking

Searching for forest creatures.

'Munching' [ 1/1000s ● f7.1 ● ISO 1000 ● 600mm ] 📍 North Bend, Washington 🦌 Roosevelt Elk 📷 Nikon Z8 + 180-600mm Lens

I spent a quiet morning late August at a local pond filming ducks as they swam, preened their feathers, and relaxed as the day began. Full video: youtu.be/I0GoRBGAixM?... #duck #woodduck #mallard #birding

Spent a peaceful morning filming ducks at the local pond. I've fully embraced my early-onset grandpa era.

'Backyard Blueberry' [ 1/800s ● f6.3 ● ISO 12800 ● 600mm ] 📍 Tumwater, Washington 🐦 Steller's Jay 📷 Nikon Z8 #stellersjay #bluejay #birding #wildlife

On August 16th, 2025, I filmed this huge herd of elk in North Bend, Washington, during a calm summer evening as the sun was setting over the Cascade Mountains. Full video on my YouTube channel: Jesse Chapman Photography youtu.be/0hwiCJhFK8Q?... #elk #elkherd #wildlife #naturelovers #natgeo #pnw

Got to meet some more legends from #TwinPeaks! Harry Goaz, Dana Ashbrook, and Michael Horse. ⛰️⛰️☕️ #northbend #snoqualmie

'Halogen 2' [ 1/250s ● f8 ● ISO 220 ● 120mm ] 📍 Kerry Park, Seattle 📷 Nikon Z8 #seattle #sunset #kerrypark

'Halogen 1' [ 1/80s ● f8 ● ISO 100 ● 80mm ] 📍 Kerry Park, Seattle 📷 Nikon Z8 #seattle #sunset

'Harmony' [ 1/2000 ● f8 ● ISO 1400 ● 600mm ] 🐦 Barn Swallow 📍 Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, WA 📷 Nikon Z8 #photography #naturephotography #wildlife #birds #barnswallow #birdphotography #nature #aves #ornithology #birding #birdwatching #thebeautyofbirds

The clouds are always the best behind you, not in your composition 😵‍💫

Lake Cushman Bear Gulch fire in Olympic National Park, taken yesterday August 2nd. Thank you to everyone currently involved in stopping the spread. #wildfire #olympicnationalpark #wildfireseason

'Outer Banks' [ 1/250s ● f8 ● ISO 100 ● 26mm ] 📍 Cape Flattery, Washington #landscapephotography #landscape

'Tentative' [ 1/4s ● f14 ● ISO 64 ● 83mm ] 📍 Picture Frame Falls, WA RIP to the Prince of Darkness 🫡

I'm still blown away at the quality cameras can give you even at extremely high ISO. I'll never get used to it.

'Full Belly' [ 1/2000s ● f8 ● 4000 ISO ● 120mm ] 🐦 Woodpecker 📍 Mt Rainier, WA Found this little woodpecker tearing up a dead log looking for grubs.

'Backyard' [ 1/250s ● f10 ● ISO 10 ● 105mm ] 📍 Kite Park, WA I still have a hard time believing people just live with this view in their backyard every day. Washington is a wild place and I count myself among the luckiest to be able to live here. #mtrainiernationalpark #mountrainier #mtrainier

SUMMER FEST TIME! #naturephotography #landscape #festival

Printing day! This is still one of my favorite shots. #landscapephotography #mountains #blackandwhite

#NoKings in Olympia, Washington

'Let Me Go' [ 1/500s ● f8 ● ISO 80 ● 105mm ] 📍 Copalis Beach, Washington 📷: Nikon Z8 Lens: NIKKOR 105mm

Reason number 3,984 of why you should build a bed in the back of your car: Sleeping roadside next to the ocean so you can listen to the waves crash.

Say goodnight to Mount Rainier with me from Suntop Lookout. Wrapped up a glorious day of hiking by filming my first timelapse! Turns out I loved making this so I expect this'll be the first of many timelapses. #rainier #pacificnorthwest #sunset #suntop #suntoplookout

'Triple Triad' [ 1/1600s ● f8 ● ISO 2200 ● 600mm ] 📍 McLane Creek Nature Trail 🐦 Wood Duck #birding #woodduck #duck #wildlife

Maybe its time to embrace millennial beige

Last night's Aurora Borealis seen from Port Townsend, Washington. This was my first time seeing the aurora and I was blown away! #aurora #northernlights #auroraborealis

My Adobe Lightroom catalog file corrupted and I hadn't backed up in months. Losing my mind 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

'Guided Meditation' [ 1/800s ● f8 ● ISO 100 ● 18mm ] 📍 Washington Pass, WA #washingtonpass #northcascadesnationalpark #northcascades

'Field Day' [ 1/2500s ● f8 ● ISO 250 ● 115mm ] 📍 Discovery Park, Seattle, WA 🐦 Blue Heron A lovely heron fishing in the shadow of the mighty Olympic Mountains! #olympicnationalpark #birding #bird #heron #blueheron #olympicmountains #birdwatching #beach #pnw

'Warm Evenings' 📍 Nisqually Wildlife Refuge 🐦 Sparrow

Glad Tidings

'Feign Death' Here are a few shots I took a little while back but hadn't posted yet. I spent the early morning on Hurricaine Ridge watching the sun burn away the overcast clouds to create a gorgeous atmosphere.

'Becoming Superstitious' [ 1/25s ● f6.3 ● ISO 640 ● 30mm ] 📍 Sol Duc Falls, Washington Still one of the most magical places I've visited. These falls are a must see if you're exploring the Olympic National Park. #olympicnationalpark #pnw #waterfall

Reaaallllyyy want to do more wildlife photography. Maybe I will make it my very late new years resolution to continue practicing.

'The Fuzzy One' [ 1/1600s ● f8 ● ISO 2000 ● 600mm ] 📍 Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, Washington 🐿 Eastern Gray Squirrel #squirrel #wildlife #naturelovers #wildlifephotography

'Regalia' [ 3s ● f10 ● ISO 140 ● 102mm ] 📍 Maidenhair Falls, Washington The journey may be better than the destination, but what about when they're both good? What then huh? #riverviews #mossybeauty #vibrantgreen #naturephotos #landscapeshots #waterflow #riverlife #outdooradventures #serenenature