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Carl Prothman

@carlprothman.bsky.social

A quiet evening settles over Lake Wenatchee as a lone boat drifts across the glowing water beneath a fading orange sky.

#photography #pnw #lakewenatchee

A peaceful sunset scene at Lake Wenatchee, Washington. The mountain rises in deep blue silhouette against a warm orange and pink sky, its reflection soft across the calm lake surface. In the distance, a single small boat floats quietly in the center of the lake, surrounded by the glow of dusk. Driftwood and trees frame the foreground. The photo feels calm and reflective, like the world is slowing down at the end of a good day.

November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Carl Prothman

@carlprothman.bsky.social

Sunrise colors doing their magic.

#LakeWenatchee #MountainReflections #SunriseMagic
#PeacefulMorning #MirrorLake #NaturePerfection
#LandscapePhotography #PNWPhotography #NatureShots

A calm sunrise scene at Lake Wenatchee, Washington in 2023. The glassy surface of the lake creates a perfect mirror reflection of the mountain ridge, pink and gold clouds, and surrounding tree line. The foreground reveals the rocky lake bottom beneath the clear water, while the horizon glows with soft pastel hues of dawn. The stillness of the water makes the sky and mountain appear seamlessly doubled, producing a striking symmetrical composition.

September 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM

Carl Prothman

@carlprothman.bsky.social

A sunrise view of Lake Wenatchee

#LakeWenatchee #MountainReflection #PacificNorthwest
#GoldenHourGlow #NatureSymmetry #TranquilWaters
#LandscapePhotography #ReflectionShot #PNWPhotography

A sunrise view of Lake Wenatchee in Washington, with the mountain on the far shore bathed in warm golden light. The rugged slopes, streaked with trees and ridges, rise sharply against a pale morning sky. The calm surface of the lake creates a nearly perfect reflection of the mountain, with softened ripples adding texture to the mirrored image. A dark green tree line separates the mountain from the water, grounding the composition in deep forest tones.

September 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM

Steve Heap

@backyardimage.bsky.social

I'm a sucker for a sunset and this was a tricky one to capture at Lake Wenatchee in WA. I wanted a long exposure for the water to smooth out ripples, too bright for the sky, so a bit of blending was required. #sunset #sunsetlovers #photo #photography #nature #shoreline #sunset #lakewenatchee

September 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Carl Prothman

@carlprothman.bsky.social

Warm hues blending into cool twilight blues.

#LakeWenatchee #MountainSunset #EveningCalm
#GoldenSky #PeacefulWaters #NatureEscape
#LandscapePhotography #SunsetShots #PNWPhotography

A peaceful sunset scene at Lake Wenatchee in Washington, with the silhouette of a tall mountain rising against a sky that fades from warm orange near the horizon into soft lavender and pale blue above. The still waters of the lake shimmer with reflections of the fading light, while a small canoe with two figures glides across the surface in the distance. In the foreground, driftwood and leafy shrubs line the rocky shoreline, with trees on either side framing the view. The mood is serene and timeless, capturing the quiet beauty of the Pacific Northwest at dusk.

September 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM

AMFMDX

@amfmdx.bsky.social

Grateful to live in north central Washington State. #LakeWenatchee #PNW #Cascades

August 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM

Carl Prothman

@carlprothman.bsky.social

Morning light spills across Lake Wenatchee, turning the water into a mirror so clear you can see every stone below.

#naturephotography #lakewenatchee #pacificnorthwestbeauty

Crystal-clear Lake Wenatchee at sunrise, with smooth, glassy water perfectly reflecting forested mountains on both sides. In the foreground, the lake’s rocky bottom is visible through the transparent water, while the distant horizon glows softly under a pale blue sky.

August 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Carl Prothman

@carlprothman.bsky.social

Sunset over Lake Wenatchee, Washington, with calm water reflecting the orange and purple sky and surrounding mountains.

#LakeWenatchee #SunsetReflections #WashingtonScenery #MountainLakes

A serene view of Lake Wenatchee, Washington, during sunset. The still water mirrors the soft gradient of the sky, transitioning from warm orange and peach near the horizon to gentle purples and blues higher up. On the left, dark green pine trees line the shore, their silhouettes reflected in the water. Across the lake, layered mountain ridges fade into the distance, with the tallest peak dominating the right side of the image. The scene is peaceful, with calm ripples on the lake and a subtle mist softening the distant hills.

August 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM

Andrea Peterson

@andreapeterson.bsky.social

A cedar waxwing in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest. There was a family of them, with fledglings, but they were too evasive to capture together. Was lucky to get this one 🪶

#Birds #Waxwing #PNW #LakeWenatchee #Photography #BlueSkyArtShow #GetOutside #Nature

June 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Andrea Peterson

@andreapeterson.bsky.social

I love encountering random giant rocks in the Washington forests. 🌲🪨

#Trees #Forest #Rocks #Boulder #RockinTuesday #PNW #Cascades #Photography #LakeWenatchee

A forest scene with several tall green trees and a giant rock on the ground next to some of them

June 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM

PNWQUEERHIPPIE, living in the Southwest 🌵🏳️‍🌈

@pnwqueerhippie.bsky.social

Beginnings of winter along Lake Wenatchee.

November in the Cascade Mountains, the heart of the Pacific Northwest

#photooftheday #lake #blueskyartshow #art #beauty #lakewenatchee #washington #pnw #pnwqueerhippie #eastcoastkin #photos #naturephotography #water #landscape #landscapephotography 🏳️‍🌈

May 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM

PNWQUEERHIPPIE, living in the Southwest 🌵🏳️‍🌈

@pnwqueerhippie.bsky.social

Such a clear and calm day one can see to the bottom.

Lake Wenatchee
Lake Wenatchee State Park
Leavenworth, Washington, USA

#photography #lake #views #beauty #pnwqueerhippie #lakewenatchee

May 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Jesse Chapman Photography

@jessechapmanphoto.bsky.social

The beautiful Lake Wenatchee never disappoints! It tends to be very windy since it's in a valley but regardless I managed to snag perfect weather there. 🙏🌲👌

#landscapephotography #landscape #mountains #lake #lakewenatchee #washington #nikon #nikonz8 #z8 #wenatchee

April 7, 2025 at 4:07 AM

Kalimbisteto びすてっと

@kalimbisteto.bsky.social

Lake Wenatchee was a vibe. Clear skies, calm water, no crowds – low-key perfect.
#LakeWenatchee #PNW

Snow-capped mountains reflecting in the glassy surface of Lake Wenatchee under a clear blue sky in Washington State.

Sandy picnic area surrounded by tall pine trees at Lake Wenatchee State Park on a sunny day.

Panoramic view of Lake Wenatchee with pristine water, snowy peaks, and evergreen forests in early spring.

April 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM

BPeav Photography

@bpeavphotos.bsky.social

Captured at Hidden Lake near #LakeWenatchee in WA state. I believe this is a Little Brown #Myotis (Myotis lucifugus) #bat. They fly in circular and/or zig-zag patterns at the edge of forests and water to catch insects, which is exactly what this one was doing when I saw it!
#wildlife #photography

I Little Brown Myotis (Myotis lucifugus) bat is hanging upside-down from a tree branch with its wings outstretched. The bat is partially occluded by other branches in the foreground.

March 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM

Terahex

@terahex.bsky.social

Pileated Woodpecker #woodpecker #birding #wildlifephotography #photography #LakeWenatchee #washington

November 27, 2024 at 3:06 AM

Evan LaVere

@evanlavere.bsky.social

Lake Wenatchee at Sunset. 8.2024.

“The stars and a moon
Aren't where they're supposed to be
For the strange electric light
It falls so close to me
Love, I come to ride
High on that seasick rolling wave”
-Mark Lanegan

#marklanegan #washington #lakewenatchee #nature #photography #travel #seattle