North Cascades Peaks Fuji Medium Format Aerial Photography

The North Cascades Mountains of Washington State are among the most dramatic alpine landscapes in North America — a wilderness of jagged peaks, glowing larches, deep valleys, and endless glaciers. This gallery showcases my medium format Fuji GFX100s photography, capturing the stunning clarity, depth, and texture of this rugged mountain range in exquisite detail. Each image reveals the magic of the Cascades’ shifting light — from sunrise alpenglow on snow-covered summits to autumn ridges painted with golden larches. Shot from both ground and aerial perspectives, these photographs bring to life the untamed spirit of the Pacific Northwest high country. Perfect for mountain lovers, hikers, and collectors of fine-art landscape photography, these North Cascades prints offer a breathtaking window into one of America’s most beautiful and remote mountain ranges. To order a print please email me at Mike Reid Photography
Over the North Cascades Glacier Peak and Mount Rainier Sunset Bathed in the first light of dawn, Glacier Peak rises majestically above a sea of clouds, its snow-clad slopes glowing in soft pink and amber hues. In the...

Over the North Cascades Glacier Peak and Mount Rainier Sunset

Bathed in the first light of dawn, Glacier Peak rises majestically above a sea of clouds, its snow-clad slopes glowing in soft pink and amber hues. In the distance, Mount Rainier stands tall beneath the orange horizon, creating a breathtaking Pacific Northwest panorama. Captured from the air with the Fuji GFX100S medium format camera, this image reveals the quiet grandeur and ethereal beauty of Washington’s volcanic peaks at sunrise.
Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Sunset The last light of day paints Mount Baker and the surrounding North Cascades in glowing orange and violet tones as clouds drift among the peaks. Captured from...

Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Sunset

The last light of day paints Mount Baker and the surrounding North Cascades in glowing orange and violet tones as clouds drift among the peaks. Captured from the air with the Fuji GFX100S, this breathtaking composition reveals the vast, snow-covered ridges and the serene majesty of Baker at sunset. The balance of light and shadow, warmth and chill, perfectly conveys the Pacific Northwest’s alpine grandeur at golden hour.
Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Sunset Light Aerial The last light of day paints Mount Baker and the surrounding North Cascades in glowing orange and violet tones as clouds drift among the peaks. Captured from...

Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Sunset Light Aerial

The last light of day paints Mount Baker and the surrounding North Cascades in glowing orange and violet tones as clouds drift among the peaks. Captured from the air with the Fuji GFX100S, this breathtaking composition reveals the vast, snow-covered ridges and the serene majesty of Baker at sunset. The balance of light and shadow, warmth and chill, perfectly conveys the Pacific Northwest’s alpine grandeur at golden hour.
Over the North Cascades Mount Baker and South Sister Bathed in the first light of sunrise, the jagged spires and snow-covered ridges of the North Cascades blaze with rich alpenglow hues. Captured from the air with...

Over the North Cascades Mount Baker and South Sister

Bathed in the first light of sunrise, the jagged spires and snow-covered ridges of the North Cascades blaze with rich alpenglow hues. Captured from the air with the Fuji GFX100S, this photograph reveals the dramatic texture and grandeur of the South Sister peaks as they rise above the shadowed valleys below. The warm golden tones contrast beautifully with the cool blues of the snow, perfectly encapsulating the untamed spirit of the Pacific Northwest’s alpine wilderness.
Over the North Cascades Mount Baker and Twin Sisters Bathed in warm alpenglow, the rugged peaks of the Sisters Range unfold beneath Mount Baker’s towering, snow-draped summit in this breathtaking aerial...

Over the North Cascades Mount Baker and Twin Sisters

Bathed in warm alpenglow, the rugged peaks of the Sisters Range unfold beneath Mount Baker’s towering, snow-draped summit in this breathtaking aerial composition. Captured with the Fuji GFX100S medium format camera, the image reveals the exquisite textures of the North Cascades as the first light of dawn illuminates their ridges in golden hues. A perfect harmony of light, snow, and scale—this photograph captures the grandeur and serenity of Washington’s alpine wilderness from above.
Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Details and Glaciers An intimate aerial view of Mount Baker’s west face reveals sweeping snowfields, jagged icefalls, and deeply carved glacial textures glowing under the golden...

Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Details and Glaciers

An intimate aerial view of Mount Baker’s west face reveals sweeping snowfields, jagged icefalls, and deeply carved glacial textures glowing under the golden light of sunrise. Captured in stunning detail with the Fuji GFX100S, this image highlights the raw power and sculptural beauty of the mountain’s frozen surface. Every ridge, crevasse, and wind-carved slope tells the story of an ever-shifting alpine world—an awe-inspiring tribute to the majesty of the Pacific Northwest’s volcanic peaks.
Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Details An intimate aerial view of Mount Baker’s west face reveals sweeping snowfields, jagged icefalls, and deeply carved glacial textures glowing under the golden...

Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Details

An intimate aerial view of Mount Baker’s west face reveals sweeping snowfields, jagged icefalls, and deeply carved glacial textures glowing under the golden light of sunrise. Captured in stunning detail with the Fuji GFX100S, this image highlights the raw power and sculptural beauty of the mountain’s frozen surface. Every ridge, crevasse, and wind-carved slope tells the story of an ever-shifting alpine world—an awe-inspiring tribute to the majesty of the Pacific Northwest’s volcanic peaks.
Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Dusk Warmth Bathed in soft alpenglow, Mount Baker and its striking neighbor Colfax Peak glow under the golden hues of sunrise in this serene alpine composition. Captured in...

Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Dusk Warmth

Bathed in soft alpenglow, Mount Baker and its striking neighbor Colfax Peak glow under the golden hues of sunrise in this serene alpine composition. Captured in exquisite detail with the Fuji GFX100S, the image highlights the interplay of light and shadow across snow-covered ridges and rugged glaciers. The scene captures the quiet grandeur of Washington’s North Cascades, where early morning light transforms volcanic summits into radiant beacons above the winter wilderness.
Over the North Cascades Pickets and Needles This breathtaking aerial photograph captures the razor-edged spires of the Pickets and the Needles in Washington’s North Cascades, glowing in the warm alpenglow...

Over the North Cascades Pickets and Needles

This breathtaking aerial photograph captures the razor-edged spires of the Pickets and the Needles in Washington’s North Cascades, glowing in the warm alpenglow of sunrise. Shot in exceptional clarity with the Fuji GFX100S, the image reveals the sheer drama of these remote peaks—where jagged granite walls rise steeply from snow-filled valleys beneath a tapestry of winter light and shadow. A rare and awe-inspiring perspective of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most rugged and untamed mountain ranges.
Over the North Cascades Mount Chaval Snowscape Golden light breaks through the clouds to illuminate a snow-covered forest and rolling ridgelines that rise gracefully toward Mount Chaval in the distance. This...

Over the North Cascades Mount Chaval Snowscape

Golden light breaks through the clouds to illuminate a snow-covered forest and rolling ridgelines that rise gracefully toward Mount Chaval in the distance. This aerial winter landscape captures the layered beauty of Washington’s North Cascades, where alpine serenity meets dramatic mountain grandeur. Soft hues of dawn light paint the scene with warmth, contrasting against the deep cool tones of the snow and evergreens — a tranquil yet powerful reminder of the untamed wilderness that defines the Pacific Northwest.
Over the North Cascades Backside of Shuksan Sunset This aerial photograph captures the dramatic north and east faces of Mount Shuksan, veiled in drifting clouds as the first light of sunrise crests its icy...

Over the North Cascades Backside of Shuksan Sunset

This aerial photograph captures the dramatic north and east faces of Mount Shuksan, veiled in drifting clouds as the first light of sunrise crests its icy summit. Taken with the Fuji GFX100S, the image reveals a breathtaking scene of sculpted snowfields, jagged ridgelines, and glacial crevasses beneath a soft pastel sky. The glow of dawn and the movement of mist across the mountain convey both serenity and power — a perfect embodiment of the wild and majestic character of Washington’s North Cascades.
Over the North Cascades North Face of Shuksan A sweeping aerial view of Mount Shuksan’s dramatic north face, where steep snowfields and dark volcanic rock carve striking patterns beneath a pastel dawn sky....

Over the North Cascades North Face of Shuksan

A sweeping aerial view of Mount Shuksan’s dramatic north face, where steep snowfields and dark volcanic rock carve striking patterns beneath a pastel dawn sky. Captured from above, this image reveals the immense scale and texture of one of the North Cascades’ most iconic peaks, its rugged slopes bathed in the soft light of early morning. The interplay of snow, shadow, and subtle color evokes the serenity and grandeur of the alpine wilderness — a breathtaking testament to the Pacific Northwest’s untamed beauty.
Over the North Cascades North Face of Shuksan and Glaciers This stunning aerial photograph reveals the commanding presence of Mount Shuksan’s north face, its icy cliffs and sprawling glaciers bathed in the soft hues of...

Over the North Cascades North Face of Shuksan and Glaciers

This stunning aerial photograph reveals the commanding presence of Mount Shuksan’s north face, its icy cliffs and sprawling glaciers bathed in the soft hues of early morning light. Captured high above the North Cascades, the intricate flow of snow and ice defines the mountain’s rugged architecture, where wind, light, and gravity have sculpted a masterpiece of alpine form. The pastel tones of dawn and delicate cloud cover bring a quiet serenity to this formidable landscape — a perfect blend of power and tranquility in Washington’s mountain wilderness.
Over the North Cascades Mount Shuksan and Glaciers An exquisite aerial perspective of Mount Shuksan’s rugged north face, revealing the sweeping curves of the Curtis and Crystal Glaciers cascading down its icy...

Over the North Cascades Mount Shuksan and Glaciers

An exquisite aerial perspective of Mount Shuksan’s rugged north face, revealing the sweeping curves of the Curtis and Crystal Glaciers cascading down its icy slopes. Captured in the soft pastels of dawn, this Fuji GFX100S image showcases the interplay of light and texture across snowfields, crevasses, and cliffs carved by centuries of alpine weather. The Curtis Glacier stretches gracefully beneath the towering summit while the Crystal Glacier glows in reflected sunrise light — a serene yet powerful portrait of one of Washington’s most iconic North Cascades peaks.
Over the North Cascades Mount Shuksan in the Clouds Soft morning mist drapes the Crystal and Sulphide Glaciers on Mount Shuksan, their flowing ice barely visible beneath a sea of clouds. Rising through the haze,...

Over the North Cascades Mount Shuksan in the Clouds

Soft morning mist drapes the Crystal and Sulphide Glaciers on Mount Shuksan, their flowing ice barely visible beneath a sea of clouds. Rising through the haze, the distant Summit Pyramid emerges, glowing gently in the pastel light of dawn. Captured with the Fuji GFX100S, this ethereal aerial scene embodies the quiet grandeur of the North Cascades — where snow, sky, and mountain merge into a dreamlike expanse of serenity and scale.
Over the North Cascades Mount Shuksan Summit Pyramid An inspiring aerial closeup of Mount Shuksan’s Summit Pyramid, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most sought-after alpine climbs. Captured in soft morning light...

Over the North Cascades Mount Shuksan Summit Pyramid

An inspiring aerial closeup of Mount Shuksan’s Summit Pyramid, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most sought-after alpine climbs. Captured in soft morning light with the Fuji GFX100S, this image reveals the steep ridgelines, snow-covered slopes, and technical faces that challenge even the most experienced mountaineers. The pastel hues of dawn paint the snow in shades of rose and lavender, celebrating both the beauty and the difficulty of this North Cascades classic — a place where adventure meets serenity above the clouds.
Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Portals An aerial perspective of Mount Baker’s rugged Portals, draped in smooth layers of snow under the soft glow of dawn. Captured with the Fuji GFX100S, this image...

Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Portals

An aerial perspective of Mount Baker’s rugged Portals, draped in smooth layers of snow under the soft glow of dawn. Captured with the Fuji GFX100S, this image highlights the graceful balance between the mountain’s sharp volcanic ridges and the flowing curves of winter accumulation. The scene evokes the essence of alpine exploration — a place where mountaineers begin their ascent toward Baker’s upper glaciers and summit. A serene yet powerful glimpse into the North Cascades’ wild, untamed beauty.
Over the North Cascades Mount Baker and Portals Dusk An aerial perspective of Mount Baker’s rugged Portals, draped in smooth layers of snow under the soft glow of dawn. Captured with the Fuji GFX100S, this image...

Over the North Cascades Mount Baker and Portals Dusk

An aerial perspective of Mount Baker’s rugged Portals, draped in smooth layers of snow under the soft glow of dawn. Captured with the Fuji GFX100S, this image highlights the graceful balance between the mountain’s sharp volcanic ridges and the flowing curves of winter accumulation. The scene evokes the essence of alpine exploration — a place where mountaineers begin their ascent toward Baker’s upper glaciers and summit. A serene yet powerful glimpse into the North Cascades’ wild, untamed beauty.
Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Coleman Glacier An aerial photograph capturing the glowing expanse of Mount Baker’s Coleman Glacier as sunset bathes the mountain in soft pink and violet light. The winding...

Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Coleman Glacier

An aerial photograph capturing the glowing expanse of Mount Baker’s Coleman Glacier as sunset bathes the mountain in soft pink and violet light. The winding crevasses and snowfields reflect the last warmth of day, contrasting beautifully with the dark ridges and forested slopes below. Shot with the Fuji GFX100S, this fine art image reveals the glacial textures, flowing contours, and volcanic terrain that make Mount Baker one of the Pacific Northwest’s most captivating peaks.
Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Colfax and Black Buttes A breathtaking aerial close-up of Mount Baker’s rugged Black Buttes and Colfax Peak rising above a sea of snow and ice in the North Cascades. Captured with the...

Over the North Cascades Mount Baker Colfax and Black Buttes

A breathtaking aerial close-up of Mount Baker’s rugged Black Buttes and Colfax Peak rising above a sea of snow and ice in the North Cascades. Captured with the Fuji GFX100S, this image showcases the dramatic volcanic rock formations and steep glacial slopes that define the mountain’s western face. The soft alpenglow light enhances the contrast between snow and stone, revealing both the raw power and serene beauty of this iconic Pacific Northwest peak — a classic view for climbers and mountain lovers alike.