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Rising Moon NW Photography

I am an award-winning bird/wildlife/landscape photographer in Anacortes, Washington USA. Awesome views of nature's beauty!

Order museum-quality prints with matting and framing: https://risingmoonnw.com Please enjoy these photos of the great Pacific Northwest and other locations I've enjoyed visiting.

05/30/2026

March 20, 2026 — the first day of spring — and the golden hour sun over Downtown Anacortes decided to put on a show. Shot from a northeast angle on Commercial Avenue with the Sony a7RIV, this painterly rendering of the beloved 1891 Welcome Arch captures that rare moment when warm sunset light turns a familiar landmark into something that stops you cold.

This one belongs on a wall. Fine art prints are available through Rising Moon NW Photography — contact Ernie Hayden to order yours today.

You can view this at: https://risingmoonnw.com/featured/golden-sunset-at-the-anacortes-welcome-arch-on-commercial-avenue-painterly-version-ernie-hayden.html

05/29/2026

There's something quietly powerful about standing under the Historic Downtown Anacortes arch — a wrought-iron gateway that has welcomed locals and visitors alike since 1891, now framed by one of those wide, golden Pacific Northwest skies that remind you exactly why people fall in love with this corner of Washington State. Whether you've driven past it a thousand times or you're seeing it for the first, it stops you. That's what great architecture does.

Want this piece of Anacortes history on your wall? Fine art prints are available at Rising Moon NW Photography — reach out or visit the link to order yours today.

You can view this image at: https://risingmoonnw.com/featured/gateway-to-history-under-a-painted-sky-ernie-hayden.html

05/26/2026

The American Bald Eagles of March's Point, Anacortes, Washington. These eagle pairs were observed yesterday during one of our frequent bird watching tours near our home. The larger of the pair is the female. Their postures and poses are actually quite interesting and sometimes even humorous.

Please enjoy seeing these photos. You can see more at my webpage https://risingmoonnw.com

05/25/2026

GOOD NEWS! I have now established a BLOG entitled LIGHT, LAND & LENSES. You can read my most recent blog at: https://ourartsmagazine.com/lightlandandlens/2026/05/25/light-land-and-lens/

Please enjoy and subscribe!

05/17/2026

Edison Slough Work Boats

One of my favorite photos. Commercial workboats rest quietly along the still waters of Edison Slough in Edison, Washington, their colorful hulls and gear reflected in the mirrorlike surface on a clear winter day. This scene, captured on December 30, 2015, frames the boats against waterfront homes and evergreens with the foothills rising softly in the distance.

You can see this photo at: https://risingmoonnw.com/featured/edison-slough-working-boats-ernie-hayden.html

05/16/2026

Greetings, Friends! I am pleased to announce receipt of the London Photography Awards - GOLD WINNER for my photo "Morning Light at the Piano", People Photography - Fine Art Category. Many thanks to everyone for your support!!

05/15/2026

Guemes Channel Pilings Serenity

Weathered pilings rise from the calm waters of Guemes Channel, captured in a silky long exposure from the end of M Street in Anacortes, Washington. The 30 second exposure at f/20, ISO 100, with a 10 stop ND filter smooths the channel into glass while distant forested hills and layered clouds add depth and drama to this peaceful Pacific Northwest shoreline scene.

You can view this photo at my website: https://risingmoonnw.com/featured/guemes-channel-pilings-serenity-ernie-hayden.html

05/13/2026

Morning Light at the Piano

A young church pianist sits at the grand piano in the soft glow of the 9 AM sun, her back gently rim‑lit as warm light spills across the keys and her floral skirt. The quiet sanctuary, with its wooden paneling and oil cruets on the wall, gives the scene a contemplative, Old World atmosphere reminiscent of a Vermeer or Dutch Master painting.

This image is at: https://risingmoonnw.com/featured/morning-light-at-the-piano-ernie-hayden.html

05/12/2026

Sunrise Commute Glow

Driving east from Anacortes toward Mount Vernon in the early morning, the highway is crowded with commuters while a dramatic sunrise pours golden sunbeams through a break in the dark storm clouds. The distant hills glow softly in the backlight, power lines and taillights tracing the route as traffic pushes forward beneath a sky whose beauty almost makes you forget the congestion spoiling the moment.

05/11/2026

Moss Sentinels of March's Point

Moss drenches these twisting roadside trees along Marchs Point Road near the Swinomish Casino, on the hill that shelters a busy heron nesting colony. Their dense green growth and intricate, reaching branches create an eerie yet beautiful presence, especially when remembered in the quiet darkness of night.

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