By: Alex
Do towering mountains and vast oceans inspire your creativity? Nathaniel Wise, a travel photographer from Seattle, USA, has a deep passion for photographing mountains and seas because these gifts of nature easily ignite his inspiration. He loves nature immensely and believes photography is the best way to express and share that feeling.
▲ Southern Coast of Oregon
The U.S. West Coast is divided among three states: Washington in the north, Oregon in the middle, and California in the south. Wise had seen many photos of the southern Oregon coast and was captivated by it. Recently, he drove there from Seattle to take pictures. His series “The Beauty of the Oregon Coast” features soft colors and a tranquil atmosphere—majestic yet poetic, and highly inspiring. It’s a wonderful way to get to know this part of the West Coast.
▲ Southern Coast of Oregon
Besides Oregon, the scenic beauty of California also inspired Wise to create many outstanding works. He particularly favors the area south of San Francisco, including Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Monterey. This region boasts numerous cliffs and coastal views where you can capture dramatic waves crashing against the shore—a completely different feel from the southern Oregon coast.
▲ Southern Coast of Oregon
Wise grew up in Georgia on the East Coast. He was exposed to photography in high school, but the urban atmosphere didn’t inspire him much, so he soon gave up the hobby. About three years ago, he moved to Seattle on the West Coast, and everything changed. He fell in love with hiking and camping and was awestruck by the natural beauty of Washington State, feeling compelled to document it. So he picked up his camera again (an old Nikon) and started anew, using nature as his creative subject.
▲ Southern Coast of Oregon
More of Nathaniel Wise’s works can be found on his Instagram and personal website.
▲ Southern Coast of Oregon
▲ Southern Coast of Oregon
▲ Big Sur, California
▲ Big Sur, California
▲ Big Sur, California
▲ Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
▲ Monterey, California
▲ Sunset on the California Coast
Source: Fubiz