Joshua Johnston Photography

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Joshua Johnston Photography

Nature photographer and hiking enthusiast. Ethical photography and LNT principles observed... Being out in nature has always felt like home to me.

I was born in the Pacific Northwest and grew up in the small town of Canby. As a child, I spent my time exploring the rivers and forests near my home, and on clear days I would excitedly point out Mount Hood (I still do this). In my early thirties, I really started exploring and appreciating the vast beauty of the natural world around me. There is no other place I have known where you can take a short drive in any direction and find a landscape that leaves you in wonder. The variety of peaks, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, canyons, and coastline is incredible and awe-inspiring. Initially, I had a point and shoot camera, but the photos didn’t seem to reflect what I was seeing. I wanted to capture that special feeling of standing in the shadow of a massive volcano, or the refreshing spray from a rushing waterfall. In 2012, I purchased my first “real” camera and I was hooked. It's been a long road filled with successes and failures. I have enjoyed the process, and the memories I'm making along the way are priceless. Over the years, I have created this collection of photographs. Each image you see represents a special moment to me, and I hope that you will be inspired by them as well. If you'd like to keep up with my adventures, please feel welcome to contact me here or through email. Thank you for your visit and I hope that you enjoy my work!

~Joshua

09/16/2026

Came across this pair of hoary marmots perched on an old snag along the trail, with the soft spray of Comet Falls dropping in the distance.

Nicknamed "whistle pigs" for their piercing high-pitched warning calls, hoary marmots are the true sentinels of the subalpine meadows. Unlike many rodents that disperse quickly, young marmots actually stay with their mothers for two full years, sharing winter burrows and learning the colony's territory before heading out on their own. With only a three- to four-month window of summer forage before a deep seven-month hibernation, they spend these sunny late-summer days soaking up warmth and packing on weight.

09/10/2026

Tucked deep in the Mount Hood Wilderness, Ramona Falls never disappoints. There’s something special about watching glacial melt snake down those mossy basalt tiers and tumble through the quiet timber below.

09/03/2026

A beautiful Brandt’s cormorant striking a pose on the rocky cliffs near Depoe Bay. It is always incredible to see their bright turquoise eyes and striking plumage up close along the Oregon Coast.

08/26/2026

Punchbowl Falls is one of the iconic features of Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge, showcasing millions of years of volcanic history.

The waterfall flows over dense Columbia River Basalt, which covered the region in massive lava flows during the Miocene epoch. Over thousands of years, the continuous plunge of Eagle Creek eroded the softer rock underneath and carved out the amphitheater-like bowl that gives the falls its name. The lush canopy of maples, ferns, and moss thriving along the basalt cliffs completes one of Oregon’s most classic scenes.

08/19/2026

Quiet moments along the shores of Loch Awe, watching the soft light settle over the ruins of Kilchurn Castle.

08/14/2026

Caught this bald eagle making its way across the rugged, dark basalt rocks at Depoe Bay, deliberate and determined with every single step. The Oregon coast never ceases to deliver incredible wildlife moments. 🦅🌊

08/11/2026

Moody skies and wide-open views along the Trotternish Ridge. Taken while exploring the area around Bioda Buidhe on the Isle of Skye—one of those classic Scottish days where the weather shifts every five minutes and light sweeps across the landscape. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

08/05/2026

Quiet light and still waters surrounding the ancient, weathered ruins of Kilchurn Castle along Loch Awe...

07/31/2026

The Fairy Pools are famous for their turquoise waters and fairy lore, but they also have a darker history—this serene spot in Glen Brittle was the site of the Battle of Coire na Creiche in 1601, the final feud between Clan MacLeod and Clan MacDonald. Today, the only thing echoing through the glen is the sound of falling water against the Cuillin peaks.

07/28/2026

A head-to-head matchup in the Scottish Highlands. Love capturing these candid moments with the local Highland cattle.

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