Calvin Fannin believes that photography can help people appreciate the beauty of nature that is bestowed upon the Great Pacific Northwest. From misty coastal wetlands to alpine ridgelines, this corner of the world offers an endless canvas of light, water, and wildlife — and Calvin has spent years learning to see it more closely through a lens.

He loves photography and wants to share it with anyone who wants to see it. For him, the craft isn’t about chasing the newest gear or the sharpest glass — he believes that the art of photography doesn’t start with the equipment of the photographer, but with their eyes. Patience, curiosity, and a willingness to sit still and watch are what turn an ordinary moment into a photograph worth remembering.

Do you love birds and nature photography? Are you looking for interesting articles and facts about birding in the Pacific Northwest? Would you like to learn about new birding locations in and around the region — the quiet marshes, the tucked-away trails, the places where herons wait motionless in the shallows and osprey circle overhead? This site is built for exactly that kind of curiosity.

We frequent many locations throughout the Pacific Northwest, from the shorelines of Puget Sound to inland refuges like Ridgefield, and attend many of the region’s bird festivals throughout the year. Along the way, we share many of these experiences through our blog postings and photography — the sightings, the seasons, the small discoveries — so that others chasing the same love of birds and wild places can find their way there too.