Seattle Discovery Park Photography

Seattles Discovery Park began as an Army base in the earlier part of the century. Its now an immense park, with many trails and photo opportunities. Some of my favorite shots here were taken down at the beach, with views of the lighthouse and Olympic Mountains. To order a print please email me at Mike Reid Photography
Seattle Photography Discovery Park Lighthouse The golden glow of sunset washes over Discovery Park Lighthouse, one of Seattle’s most peaceful coastal landmarks. Driftwood lines the quiet beach as soft waves...

Seattle Photography Discovery Park Lighthouse

The golden glow of sunset washes over Discovery Park Lighthouse, one of Seattle’s most peaceful coastal landmarks. Driftwood lines the quiet beach as soft waves roll in beneath a pastel sky, with the Olympic Mountains silhouetted across Puget Sound. This serene moment captures the beauty of Seattle’s largest park and its timeless connection to the sea and light.
Rainier Dusk From Discovery Park Mount Rainier glows in soft evening light as seen from Discovery Park Beach in Seattle. The mountain’s snow-covered slopes rise above the working waterfront,...

Rainier Dusk From Discovery Park

Mount Rainier glows in soft evening light as seen from Discovery Park Beach in Seattle. The mountain’s snow-covered slopes rise above the working waterfront, where cranes and ships silhouette against the pastel sky. This peaceful view blends the Pacific Northwest’s natural grandeur with the industrial beauty of Puget Sound at dusk.
Discovery Park and Mount Rainier Late afternoon light bathes the tall grasses of Discovery Park in warm gold, overlooking the calm waters of Puget Sound. In the distance, Mount Rainier rises...

Discovery Park and Mount Rainier

Late afternoon light bathes the tall grasses of Discovery Park in warm gold, overlooking the calm waters of Puget Sound. In the distance, Mount Rainier rises faintly through the summer haze, a perfect balance of Seattle’s wild coastal beauty and its iconic mountain backdrop. This peaceful view captures the timeless natural charm of the Pacific Northwest.
Discovery Park Evening Soft twilight colors wash over Puget Sound as Mount Rainier glows in the distance and the moon rises above the quiet shoreline at Discovery Park. Driftwood...

Discovery Park Evening

Soft twilight colors wash over Puget Sound as Mount Rainier glows in the distance and the moon rises above the quiet shoreline at Discovery Park. Driftwood rests along the sand, and the fading daylight turns the sky into shades of lavender and rose — a tranquil Pacific Northwest moment that captures Seattle’s natural serenity and mountain beauty.
Discovery Park Lighthouse Sunset Evening The last light of day sweeps across Puget Sound as the sun dips low beside Discovery Park Lighthouse. Golden rays reflect off the water and driftwood-strewn...

Discovery Park Lighthouse Sunset Evening

The last light of day sweeps across Puget Sound as the sun dips low beside Discovery Park Lighthouse. Golden rays reflect off the water and driftwood-strewn beach, illuminating the lighthouse’s white walls under a glowing sky. This serene scene captures the quiet beauty of Seattle’s western edge and the timeless charm of the Pacific Northwest coast.
Discovery Park MAgnolia Beach Skies Vivid sunset clouds sweep across the sky above Discovery Park Beach, their fiery tones mirrored in the wet sand and rippling tide. The last light fades over...

Discovery Park MAgnolia Beach Skies

Vivid sunset clouds sweep across the sky above Discovery Park Beach, their fiery tones mirrored in the wet sand and rippling tide. The last light fades over Puget Sound, blending gold and violet hues into a striking Pacific Northwest seascape. A distant lighthouse and calm waves complete this peaceful Seattle shoreline scene.
Discovery Park Tidepools A quiet evening settles over Discovery Park Beach as soft clouds reflect across the still tidal pools along Puget Sound. Gentle light from the setting sun...

Discovery Park Tidepools

A quiet evening settles over Discovery Park Beach as soft clouds reflect across the still tidal pools along Puget Sound. Gentle light from the setting sun illuminates the shoreline and distant bluffs, revealing the peaceful beauty of Seattle’s largest park. The scene captures a timeless Pacific Northwest calm where sky and sea meet in perfect balance.
Dramatic Discovery Park Beach Skies A sweeping view of Discovery Park Beach reveals a tranquil Puget Sound shoreline under a vast, patterned sky. Ripples in the sand and shallow tide pools mirror...

Dramatic Discovery Park Beach Skies

A sweeping view of Discovery Park Beach reveals a tranquil Puget Sound shoreline under a vast, patterned sky. Ripples in the sand and shallow tide pools mirror the dramatic clouds above, capturing the serene beauty of Seattle’s largest waterfront park. Soft light glows along the horizon, blending sea, sky, and stillness in perfect harmony.
Fiery Discovery Park Sunset Tidepool The first light of day spreads across Puget Sound, casting golden hues over the calm waters and sandy shoreline of Discovery Park. Reflections shimmer in the...

Fiery Discovery Park Sunset Tidepool

The first light of day spreads across Puget Sound, casting golden hues over the calm waters and sandy shoreline of Discovery Park. Reflections shimmer in the still tidal pools as the historic lighthouse stands quietly in the distance, illuminated by the soft warmth of sunrise. A peaceful moment that captures Seattle’s natural beauty and coastal tranquility.
Sailboats On Elliott Bay and Mount Rainier 500mmjpg Evening light bathes Puget Sound in warm hues as sailboats glide across calm waters with Mount Rainier towering beyond. The golden glow of sunset highlights the...

Sailboats On Elliott Bay and Mount Rainier 500mmjpg

Evening light bathes Puget Sound in warm hues as sailboats glide across calm waters with Mount Rainier towering beyond. The golden glow of sunset highlights the mountain’s glaciers and the Seattle waterfront, blending maritime serenity with the grandeur of the Pacific Northwest landscape. A quintessential view that captures the harmony of sea and summit.
Ferry On Elliott Bay and Mount Rainier GF500mm.jpg Soft golden light bathes Mount Rainier’s glaciers as the evening sun sets over Puget Sound. A Seattle ferry glides past the harbor cranes in the foreground,...

Ferry On Elliott Bay and Mount Rainier GF500mm.jpg

Soft golden light bathes Mount Rainier’s glaciers as the evening sun sets over Puget Sound. A Seattle ferry glides past the harbor cranes in the foreground, framed by warm reflections and layers of drifting clouds. This tranquil scene blends maritime life with the towering presence of Washington’s most iconic peak.
Discovery Park Lighthouse Beachgoers-GF500mm.jpg Captured with the Fujifilm GF500mm lens, this warm evening scene at Discovery Park glows with golden light as people gather along the beach beneath the historic...

Discovery Park Lighthouse Beachgoers-GF500mm.jpg

Captured with the Fujifilm GF500mm lens, this warm evening scene at Discovery Park glows with golden light as people gather along the beach beneath the historic lighthouse. The late-day sun casts long, soft shadows across the sand, creating a nostalgic summer atmosphere along Seattle’s western edge overlooking Puget Sound.
Rainier Afar from Discovery Park Beach The fading light of day settles over Puget Sound as Mount Rainier rises in the distance, glowing softly beneath streaks of pastel sky. Captured from Discovery...

Rainier Afar from Discovery Park Beach

The fading light of day settles over Puget Sound as Mount Rainier rises in the distance, glowing softly beneath streaks of pastel sky. Captured from Discovery Park Beach in Seattle, this tranquil view blends coastal stillness with the grandeur of Washington’s most famous peak. Golden grasses in the foreground add warmth to this serene Pacific Northwest scene.
Rainier Discovery Park Contax 300mm A crisp, clear view of Mount Rainier rises above Puget Sound in this telephoto landscape taken with the Contax 100–300mm lens. The deep blue waters and...

Rainier Discovery Park Contax 300mm

A crisp, clear view of Mount Rainier rises above Puget Sound in this telephoto landscape taken with the Contax 100–300mm lens. The deep blue waters and tree-lined coastline frame Washington’s iconic peak, its snow-covered slopes glowing in soft afternoon light. A timeless Pacific Northwest vista that balances mountain majesty with coastal serenity.
Rainier Discovery Park 400mm.jpg This telephoto image brings Mount Rainier dramatically closer, towering above the waters of Puget Sound on a clear Northwest morning. Captured with the Canon...

Rainier Discovery Park 400mm.jpg

This telephoto image brings Mount Rainier dramatically closer, towering above the waters of Puget Sound on a clear Northwest morning. Captured with the Canon 200mm f/2 lens and 2x Extender, the scene reveals incredible compression and crisp detail — from the forested shoreline and homes of West Seattle to the snow-textured slopes of Rainier. A striking portrait of the Pacific Northwest’s iconic mountain in vivid blue and white tones.
Seattle Photography Discovery Park Sunset Through the Trees As evening light fades over Puget Sound, the trail down to Discovery Park Beach glows in soft orange and blue hues. Framed by silhouetted trees, this tranquil...

Seattle Photography Discovery Park Sunset Through the Trees

As evening light fades over Puget Sound, the trail down to Discovery Park Beach glows in soft orange and blue hues. Framed by silhouetted trees, this tranquil moment captures the Pacific Northwest’s serene transition from day to dusk. The colors of sunset reflect gently across the water, offering a peaceful glimpse of Seattle’s wild coastal beauty.