Tom Horton
@further-to-fly.bsky.social
Retired Teacher; Volunteer/Activist; Outdoorist; Thinker; Photographer.
This account is my primary photography portfolio. All photos are original and copyrighted.
This account is my primary photography portfolio. All photos are original and copyrighted.
"New Year's Day, Lake Terrell" Alpengow on Mt. Baker, reflected in Lake Terrell near Ferndale, Washington, marks a beautiful start to the new year.
May 23, 2026 at 3:18 PM
"New Year's Day, Lake Terrell" Alpengow on Mt. Baker, reflected in Lake Terrell near Ferndale, Washington, marks a beautiful start to the new year.
Baker, Bellingham and Boats -- As Mt. Ranier dominates the skyline in the Seattle area, Mt. Baker does so in North Puget Sound and southern British Columbia. Here it is seen from kayaks at Portage Island, with the city of Bellingham on the far shore.
May 23, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Baker, Bellingham and Boats -- As Mt. Ranier dominates the skyline in the Seattle area, Mt. Baker does so in North Puget Sound and southern British Columbia. Here it is seen from kayaks at Portage Island, with the city of Bellingham on the far shore.
Yellow Island Superbloom -- Native Americans farmed several small islands in Puget Sound for the bulbs of native plants, and would burn them seasonally for better growth. Today these islands burst with willdflowers, and are protected areas, such as tiny Yellow Island.
May 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Yellow Island Superbloom -- Native Americans farmed several small islands in Puget Sound for the bulbs of native plants, and would burn them seasonally for better growth. Today these islands burst with willdflowers, and are protected areas, such as tiny Yellow Island.
Palouse Falls on the Palouse River in central Washington is the "official waterfall" of that state, although it is not the state's tallest. It is one of the most dramatic, however, at about 175 ft., and was formed by the famous Missoula glacial floods of 13-15,000 years ago.
May 23, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Palouse Falls on the Palouse River in central Washington is the "official waterfall" of that state, although it is not the state's tallest. It is one of the most dramatic, however, at about 175 ft., and was formed by the famous Missoula glacial floods of 13-15,000 years ago.
Many fans of the Cascade Mountains and North Cascades National Park name Mt. Shuksan as the most beautiful and forbidding peak in the Cascades. Its glacier-covered cliffs are a challenging climb. Casual visitors often mistake it for Mt. Baker, the Cascade volcano next door.
May 23, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Many fans of the Cascade Mountains and North Cascades National Park name Mt. Shuksan as the most beautiful and forbidding peak in the Cascades. Its glacier-covered cliffs are a challenging climb. Casual visitors often mistake it for Mt. Baker, the Cascade volcano next door.
May 10th, 2024, was one of the finest Northern Lights shows in recent memory. From my location at 5000 ft. elevation near the North Cascades National Park, banks of shimmering light covered the entire sky. This is the view looking straight up.
May 23, 2026 at 4:34 AM
May 10th, 2024, was one of the finest Northern Lights shows in recent memory. From my location at 5000 ft. elevation near the North Cascades National Park, banks of shimmering light covered the entire sky. This is the view looking straight up.
At "Early Morning, Tunxi Ancient Street" in Huangshan, China, the warm light of early morning illuminates red lanterns against the cold, gray stone. I added a touch of blur to the scene to preserve the softness of the light. #china #huangshan #tunxi #anhui #oldtown #ancient #street #lantern
October 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"Wave Monochrome No. 1" -- The idea of rendering the brilliant red rocks of the US Southwest in black and white might seem misguided, at first, but the finely detailed layers at the Coyote Buttes of Arizona seem to be saying "think again." #thewave #coyotebuttes #arizona #redrock #southwest #mono
October 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
"Wave Monochrome No. 1" -- The idea of rendering the brilliant red rocks of the US Southwest in black and white might seem misguided, at first, but the finely detailed layers at the Coyote Buttes of Arizona seem to be saying "think again." #thewave #coyotebuttes #arizona #redrock #southwest #mono
"Golden Hour, Lewis River" -- As afternoon eases into evening and the sun slides low, expect more drama from scenes as the light warms and softens the landscape. The golden hour, as photographers call it, has rescued many an ordinary landscape. #yellowstone #river #water #nationalpark #sky #golden
October 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"Golden Hour, Lewis River" -- As afternoon eases into evening and the sun slides low, expect more drama from scenes as the light warms and softens the landscape. The golden hour, as photographers call it, has rescued many an ordinary landscape. #yellowstone #river #water #nationalpark #sky #golden
"First Light on Fall Creek" -- In the Swan Valley of eastern Idaho, Fall Creek plunges directly, assertively, into the Snake River. In early Spring at full flow, dawn light illuminates it perfectly. #idaho #waterfall #fallcreek #snakeriver #swanvalley #sunrise #dawn
"First Light on Fall Creek" -- In the Swan Valley of eastern Idaho, Fall Creek plunges directly, assertively, into the Snake River. In early Spring at full flow, dawn light illuminates it perfectly. #idaho #waterfall #fallcreek #snakeriver #swanvalley #sunrise #dawn
October 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"First Light on Fall Creek" -- In the Swan Valley of eastern Idaho, Fall Creek plunges directly, assertively, into the Snake River. In early Spring at full flow, dawn light illuminates it perfectly. #idaho #waterfall #fallcreek #snakeriver #swanvalley #sunrise #dawn
"First Light on Fall Creek" -- In the Swan Valley of eastern Idaho, Fall Creek plunges directly, assertively, into the Snake River. In early Spring at full flow, dawn light illuminates it perfectly. #idaho #waterfall #fallcreek #snakeriver #swanvalley #sunrise #dawn
"Mont Blanc Massif" (4809 m) is the high point of a region of rugged peaks, pinnacles and ridges covering the intersection of France, Italy and Switzerland. Despite this, the summit of Mont Blanc itself is so broad a small plane once landed there #montblanc #alps #france #mountain #switzerland #peak
October 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
"Mont Blanc Massif" (4809 m) is the high point of a region of rugged peaks, pinnacles and ridges covering the intersection of France, Italy and Switzerland. Despite this, the summit of Mont Blanc itself is so broad a small plane once landed there #montblanc #alps #france #mountain #switzerland #peak
"Morning in Bled" gives you postcard scenes of the lakes and forests of the Julian Alps. The small, happy nation of Slovenia exceeds expectations for beauty, hospitality, friendliness and gastronomy. It is also a thriving center of sports and athletics. #slovenia #bled #julianalps #europe #adventure
October 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"Morning in Bled" gives you postcard scenes of the lakes and forests of the Julian Alps. The small, happy nation of Slovenia exceeds expectations for beauty, hospitality, friendliness and gastronomy. It is also a thriving center of sports and athletics. #slovenia #bled #julianalps #europe #adventure
The "Redwood Forest" is one of the most difficult nature subjects I've photographed. The dense trees themselves often suffocate the still, atmospheric, cathedral-like ambience. Finding just the right composition space requires a lot of wandering. #california #redwood #forest #humboldt #nationalpark
September 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The "Redwood Forest" is one of the most difficult nature subjects I've photographed. The dense trees themselves often suffocate the still, atmospheric, cathedral-like ambience. Finding just the right composition space requires a lot of wandering. #california #redwood #forest #humboldt #nationalpark
This "Golden Corrridor" is in the great mosque on Nashq-e-Jahan Square in Isfahan, Iran. This edifice has two names -- Imam (or Iman Khomeini) or Shah Mosque. It is know as a masterpiece of Persian design, and is a UN World Heritage site. #iran #isfahan #mosque #shah #imam #unworldheritage
September 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I don't see the resemblance, but "Lizard Head" is a dramatic peak near Telluride, CO, that is changing shape yearly as the soft, fractured sedimentary rock flakes away, making it a dangerous challenge for climbers. I recommend a prompt visit, while it still stands. #colorado #telluride #lizardhead
September 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I don't see the resemblance, but "Lizard Head" is a dramatic peak near Telluride, CO, that is changing shape yearly as the soft, fractured sedimentary rock flakes away, making it a dangerous challenge for climbers. I recommend a prompt visit, while it still stands. #colorado #telluride #lizardhead
"Jaipur Temple" -- Now and then, wandering works out. I was walking down a chaotic street in India, glanced through a doorway and a group of women in multicolored saris were framed by a temple portal. A man sat on the steps and the scene was gone forever. #india #temple #portal #jaipur #women #frame
August 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
"Jaipur Temple" -- Now and then, wandering works out. I was walking down a chaotic street in India, glanced through a doorway and a group of women in multicolored saris were framed by a temple portal. A man sat on the steps and the scene was gone forever. #india #temple #portal #jaipur #women #frame
"Fisherman, Zhujiajiao" - As this fisherman floated downstream, I had to follow on the opposite shore, climbing fences, jumping ditches and avoiding mayhem until the background was perfect. I may have stepped on a chicken. Grace comes at a price. #china #shanghai #water #fisherman #net #boat
August 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
"Bagan Before Sunrise" -- There are over 3,000 temples within a 10 km x 10 km area in the old city of Bagan, Myanmar. Between 900 and 1300 years old, none are in ruins. They are maintained as active Buddhist worship sites by locals and distant benefactors. #myanmar #bagan #temple #city #sky #ancient
August 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
"Bagan Before Sunrise" -- There are over 3,000 temples within a 10 km x 10 km area in the old city of Bagan, Myanmar. Between 900 and 1300 years old, none are in ruins. They are maintained as active Buddhist worship sites by locals and distant benefactors. #myanmar #bagan #temple #city #sky #ancient
"Dawn at Old Faithful" -- Notice the compete absence of people at this famous geyser. So many classic lanscapes are totally different at sunrise and sunset, and people tucked in their beds never witness this beauty. Set an alarm. Get out early. #wyoming #yellowstone #oldfaithful #geyser #dawn #misty
August 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"Dawn at Old Faithful" -- Notice the compete absence of people at this famous geyser. So many classic lanscapes are totally different at sunrise and sunset, and people tucked in their beds never witness this beauty. Set an alarm. Get out early. #wyoming #yellowstone #oldfaithful #geyser #dawn #misty
"Tianmen Mountain Road" -- You've seen that crazy giant hole in a Chinese mountain that daredevil wingsuit flyers dive through at blinding speeds? This is the road leading up to it, which is no less an achievement than the aerial stunts. #china #tianmen #mountain #dayong #hunan #highway #switchback
August 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
"Desert Paisley" is my name for this San Juan River rincon. Rincon is from Spanish/Arabic, a word meaning corner or nook, such as this cutoff meander near Lime Ridge. From a drone high above, it resembles a paisley design one might seen in a fabric. #utah #sanjuanriver #rincon #mexicanhat #limeridge
August 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
"Desert Paisley" is my name for this San Juan River rincon. Rincon is from Spanish/Arabic, a word meaning corner or nook, such as this cutoff meander near Lime Ridge. From a drone high above, it resembles a paisley design one might seen in a fabric. #utah #sanjuanriver #rincon #mexicanhat #limeridge
"Zion.alt" -- Look south from the Zion NP entrance to see Eagle Crags, a rugged and beautiful formation lost in the shadow of the famous park. It features a nice hike and a hidden, accessible BLM campground. Check it out. #utah #zion #nationalpark #eaglecrags #springdale #blm #sunrise #dronephoto
July 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"Zion.alt" -- Look south from the Zion NP entrance to see Eagle Crags, a rugged and beautiful formation lost in the shadow of the famous park. It features a nice hike and a hidden, accessible BLM campground. Check it out. #utah #zion #nationalpark #eaglecrags #springdale #blm #sunrise #dronephoto
"Mont Blanc Massif" -- This singular European peak is the high point of many nearby summits -- hence the word "massif" describes the whole area. This unusual view of the Mont Blanc massif was seen from 80 km away at Crans Montana, Switzerland. #france #mtblanc #switzerland #massif #panorama #italy
July 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"Sunrise, Lake Bled" -- This perfect European postcard scene is in one of Europe's tiniest countries, Slovenia. The Church of St. Martin holds forth its perfection on a Lake Bled island, in a quintessential alpine town at the gateway to the Julian Alps. #slovenia #bled #lakebled #island #stmartin
July 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
"Lauterbrunnen from Wengen" -- There is no more dramatic scene anywhere than the Lauterbrunnen valley and village in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The 300-meter Staubbach waterfall on the edge of town only adds to the fantastic scene. #switzerland #lauterbrunnren #staubbach #bern #interlaken
July 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"Lauterbrunnen from Wengen" -- There is no more dramatic scene anywhere than the Lauterbrunnen valley and village in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The 300-meter Staubbach waterfall on the edge of town only adds to the fantastic scene. #switzerland #lauterbrunnren #staubbach #bern #interlaken