Moonrise at John Wayne Marina

As the moon slowly rises above the hills overlooking John Wayne Marina, the harbor settles into a quiet stillness beneath the fading blue light of evening. The calm water and soft reflections create a peaceful atmosphere that feels almost suspended in time.

Captured on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, this long exposure photograph reflects my approach to landscape photography—focusing not just on scenery, but on mood, light, and the emotional connection to a moment.