Pacific Northwest Waterfalls and Flowing Water Photography

Water is everywhere in the Pacific Northwest—dropping through forested waterfalls, tumbling over moss-covered rocks, and winding through small creeks beneath old-growth trees. I’ve spent years photographing these quieter places throughout Washington and the Northwest, often following trails simply to see what the water and light are doing that day. This collection includes waterfalls, mountain streams, forest creeks, cascades, and intimate studies of moving water. I’m especially drawn to soft light, rich forest color, and the patterns created as water moves through rock, roots, moss, and fallen timber. Some of these are well-known waterfalls; many are simply small places encountered along the trail that become extraordinary under the right conditions. Fine-art prints are available in a variety of sizes and finishes. If you are looking for a particular Northwest waterfall, creek, or flowing-water scene that you don’t see here, please ask. My archive includes many additional photographs that are not yet shown on the site. To order a print please email me at Mike Reid Photography

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Panther Creek Falls in the Columbia River Gorge Panther Creek Falls spreads across moss-covered rock in a broad curtain of rushing water in southern Washington. Surrounded by dense forest and deep green moss,...

Panther Creek Falls in the Columbia River Gorge

Panther Creek Falls spreads across moss-covered rock in a broad curtain of rushing water in southern Washington. Surrounded by dense forest and deep green moss, the falls create a powerful, layered scene in the Columbia River Gorge region.
Vertical View of Panther Creek Falls, Washington Panther Creek Falls pours through a dense Pacific Northwest forest in a series of broad cascades framed by fallen logs and moss-covered rock. The vertical...

Vertical View of Panther Creek Falls, Washington

Panther Creek Falls pours through a dense Pacific Northwest forest in a series of broad cascades framed by fallen logs and moss-covered rock. The vertical composition emphasizes the height and layered flow of this dramatic waterfall in southern Washington.
Panther Creek Falls Longer View Panther Creek Falls pours through a dense Pacific Northwest forest in a series of broad cascades framed by fallen logs and moss-covered rock. The vertical...

Panther Creek Falls Longer View

Panther Creek Falls pours through a dense Pacific Northwest forest in a series of broad cascades framed by fallen logs and moss-covered rock. The vertical composition emphasizes the height and layered flow of this dramatic waterfall in southern Washington.
Blanca Lake Emerging from Winter Ice Blanca Lake begins to thaw beneath snow-covered peaks in Washington’s Central Cascades, revealing its distinctive turquoise water beneath the remaining ice....

Blanca Lake Emerging from Winter Ice

Blanca Lake begins to thaw beneath snow-covered peaks in Washington’s Central Cascades, revealing its distinctive turquoise water beneath the remaining ice. Reflections of the surrounding mountains and forest add depth to this crisp early-season alpine scene.
Angel Falls in a Mossy Washington Forest Angel Falls cascades over moss-covered rock through a lush forest in Washington State. A long exposure softens the flowing water while ferns, moss, and filtered...

Angel Falls in a Mossy Washington Forest

Angel Falls cascades over moss-covered rock through a lush forest in Washington State. A long exposure softens the flowing water while ferns, moss, and filtered forest light create the deep green atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest.
Mossy Forest Stream in Washington A small forest stream winds through moss-covered rocks beneath a dense canopy in Washington State. Long exposure softens the flowing water while scattered...

Mossy Forest Stream in Washington

A small forest stream winds through moss-covered rocks beneath a dense canopy in Washington State. Long exposure softens the flowing water while scattered autumn leaves add warm color to the deep greens of the Pacific Northwest forest.
Carbon River Forest Stream, Mount Rainier National Park A fast-moving forest stream tumbles over moss-covered rocks in the Carbon River area of Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. Ferns, alder, and dense green...

Carbon River Forest Stream, Mount Rainier National Park

A fast-moving forest stream tumbles over moss-covered rocks in the Carbon River area of Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. Ferns, alder, and dense green forest surround the water, creating a lush Pacific Northwest scene shaped by spring runoff.
Christine Falls Beneath the Stone Bridge, Mount Rainier Christine Falls drops through a narrow rocky gorge beneath the historic stone bridge in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. The long exposure softens the...

Christine Falls Beneath the Stone Bridge, Mount Rainier

Christine Falls drops through a narrow rocky gorge beneath the historic stone bridge in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. The long exposure softens the rushing water while the masonry arch and dark forest setting give the scene a classic Pacific Northwest character.
Cold Creek Flowing Through Winter Ice Cold water threads between dark rocks edged with clear ice along a mountain creek in Washington State. A long exposure softens the flowing water while frozen...

Cold Creek Flowing Through Winter Ice

Cold water threads between dark rocks edged with clear ice along a mountain creek in Washington State. A long exposure softens the flowing water while frozen edges and wet stone create a quiet winter study of motion and texture.
Lower Lewis Falls, Washington Lower Lewis Falls spreads across a broad rock ledge on the Lewis River in southern Washington, creating a wide curtain of cascading water beneath the...

Lower Lewis Falls, Washington

Lower Lewis Falls spreads across a broad rock ledge on the Lewis River in southern Washington, creating a wide curtain of cascading water beneath the surrounding forest. Fallen logs along the edge of the falls add scale and texture to this classic Pacific Northwest waterfall scene.