Rising Moon NW Photography

10/13/2025

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, here are two photos of a beautiful totem prepared by the Swinomish Tribe and installed outside their Casino and Lodge near Anacortes, Washington. Blessings to these people!

10/13/2025

10/13/2025

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10/11/2025

10/10/2025

Harvest Moonrise shines through dramatic clouds above Fidalgo Bay and Guemes Channel, captured on the evening of October 7, 2025, looking east from Cap Sante Marina and Seafarer's Memorial Park in Anacortes, Washington. The bright moon illuminates Hat Island below, while a cargo ship transits the channel, adding interest to the deep blue twilight scene. Photographed with a Sony A7iv camera on tripod for crisp details and stunning color. This image highlights the serene power of the Pacific Northwest shoreline during the annual Harvest Moon event.

https://risingmoonnw.com/featured/harvest-moonrise-over-hat-island-ernie-hayden.html

10/09/2025

Painted Skies at Sundown - This amazingly beautiful sky was captured at sundown on October 7, 2025, while waiting for the Harvest Moon to rise. Wispy clouds stretch across the sky, softly illuminated with warm, golden light, creating a painterly effect that hints at the magic of nature's evening canvas. The scene evokes a tranquil moment just before the moonrise, where day transitions gracefully into night.

https://risingmoonnw.com/featured/painted-skies-at-sundown-ernie-hayden.html

10/08/2025

A small fishing boat makes its way back from tending crab traps at the entrance to Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes, Washington, on October 7, 2028. Swirling overhead, a flock of seagulls eagerly anticipate scraps from the day's catch, reflecting the lively and symbiotic relationship between local fisheries and coastal wildlife. The shoreline features autumnal colors, marina navigational markers, and the familiar wooded backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, capturing an active seasonal scene in this beloved maritime community.

https://risingmoonnw.com/featured/returning-boat-and-hungry-gulls-at-cap-sante-ernie-hayden.html

10/05/2025

Captured on the evening of October 4, 2025, during International Observe the Moon Night in Anacortes, Washington, this photograph features the illuminated tanker ATLAS T docked on Fidalgo Bay. Taken looking east from Cap Sante Marina, the peaceful scene is enhanced by the boat lights reflecting gracefully on the calm water. The tranquil ambiance and shimmering lights evoke a sense of serenity perfect for a night of moonwatching.

https://risingmoonnw.com/featured/tanker-atlas-t-reflects-on-fidalgo-bay-ernie-hayden.html

09/28/2025

Serene hues and dynamic clouds paint the skies over Rosario Strait as seen from Sunset Beach, Washington Park, Anacortes, Washington. Captured on September 26, 2025, this high dynamic range (HDR) photograph showcases the tranquil waters at dusk, a view across one of the busiest shipping lanes in the Pacific Northwest. The drift of the evening light, over lush forest and rippling strait, celebrates the interplay of land and seascape unique to this stunning region.

https://risingmoonnw.com/featured/sunset-reflections-at-washington-park-ernie-hayden.html

09/27/2025

September 20, 2025 - Mt Vernon, Washington - Ernie Hayden's artistic photo of the Marathon Refinery asphalt plant in Anacortes was posted to the Skagit Living section of the Skagit Valley Herald newspaper. The photo was taken in the late afternoon with a cloud deck above the plant. Hence, the sun was reflected off of the underside of the cloud deck and the plant was lit by the setting sun.

Hayden is the owner of Rising Moon NW Photography, LLC and lives in Anacortes, Washington USA.

https://risingmoonnw.com/featured/labor-day-tribute-at-marchs-point-ernie-hayden.html

09/25/2025

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