Jeff Goulden Inspiration Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

Mount Rainier at 14,410' is the highest peak in the Cascade Range. This image was photographed from the beautiful Paradise Meadows at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State. The image shows the meadow in full bloom with aster, lupine, bistort and other wildflowers.

Monument Valley is on the Arizona/Utah border near Oljato, Utah, USA. The valley with its strange sandstone formations is the epitome of the Old West. This iconic view was taken at sunset, capturing the other-worldly glow on the red rock.

The Tule Elk (Cervus canadensis nannodes) is a small elk found only in California. It lives in the grasslands and marshlands of the Central Valley to the grassy hills of the Pacific Coast. At one time, an estimated 500,000 tule elk roamed this region. By 1870 they were thought to be extinct. In 1874 a single breeding pair was found in the tule marshes of the southern San Joaquin Valley. In the 1970’s conservation measures were taken to protect the elk. Today, the wild population numbers about 5,700. This bull elk is silhouetted on a hillside at Tomales Point in Point Reyes National Seashore north of San Francisco, California, USA.

National Parks offer an amazing array of stunning vistas that are accessible by simply pulling off the highway into a viewpoint. Then there are the out of the way places that are not even accessible by hiking trail. This beautiful unnamed alpine pond, 10 miles from the nearest road, was found a short distance from the Iceberg Lake Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA.

Lake McDonald is 10 miles long and over a mile wide making it the largest lake in Glacier National Park. It fills a deep valley formed by erosion and glacial activity. Lake McDonald is on the west side of the Continental Divide. The Going-to-the-Sun Road parallels the lake along its southern shoreline. The lake was photographed here at sunset from Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA.

The Snake River flows quietly through the Jackson Hole Valley. In many places the water is so calm and glassy that a perfect reflection of the Teton Range is often seen. This picture of the Tetons at first light was taken from Schwabacher Landing, a very popular place for photographers. Schwabacher Landing is in Grand Teton National Park near Jackson, Wyoming, USA.

The vibrant green shamrock (Oxalis acetosella) is a traditional Irish symbol of good luck and prosperity. This shamrock plant was found along the Nisqually River in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA.

Whenever glaciers are nearby, you are sure to find large boulders known as glacial erratics. These boulders are deposited by the constant downhill movement of the glacier and left exposed as the glacier recedes. This glacial erratic was found in the alpine meadows near Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain Goat, is a large-hoofed ungulate found only in North America. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and in meadows. The species is not native to the Olympic Penninsula where they were introduced during the early 20th century. This goat was photographed on Klahane Ridge in Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA.

The Snake River flows quietly through the Jackson Hole Valley. In many places the water is so calm and glassy that a perfect reflection of the Teton Range is often seen. This picture of the Tetons and fall foliage was taken from Oxbow Bend, a very popular place for photographers. Oxbow Bend is in Grand Teton National Park near Jackson, Wyoming, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This red barn is in a wheat field near Pullman, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture of a grain silo in a wheatfield was taken at Fugate Road near the town of Palouse, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture of rolling wheatfields was taken at Fugate Road near the town of Palouse, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture of rolling wheatfields was taken at Fugate Road near the town of Palouse, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture of a deer grazing in a wheatfield was taken at Fugate Road near the town of Palouse, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken near the town of Palouse, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken near the town of Palouse, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

Artist’s Drive crosses a sloping mountainside composed of vibrant soil colored by rich metals. The drive passes an area called the Artist’s Palette, which is among the unique landmarks in Death Valley. Artist’s Drive is in Death Valley National Park, California, USA.

Artist’s Drive crosses a sloping mountainside composed of vibrant soil colored by rich metals. The drive passes an area called the Artist’s Palette, which is among the unique landmarks in Death Valley. Artist’s Drive is in Death Valley National Park, California, USA.

The Pacific Crest Trail, officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretches 2,653 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian Border. It follows the Cascade Range of mountains in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In Southern California it follows the Sierra Nevada range. The mountains, lakes, meadows and forests along the Pacific Crest Trail are a visual delight in any season. This scene of an alpine tarn surrounded by snow was photographed near Chinook Pass in the William O. Douglas Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Pacific Crest Trail, officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretches 2,653 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian Border. It follows the Cascade Range of mountains in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In Southern California it follows the Sierra Nevada range. The mountains, lakes, meadows and forests along the Pacific Crest Trail are a visual delight in any season. This scene of an alpine tarn surrounded by snow was photographed near Chinook Pass in the William O. Douglas Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

For a few weeks every year, the meadows of Mount Rainier are filled with an amazing variety of wildflowers. The earliest blooms come as the last of the winter snow is melting. Depending on elevation, summer weather and the amount of snow, the blooming season can be July through September. This photograph was taken in early August at Paradise Meadows in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

Seattle, Washington, USA - February 18, 2013: A couple lands paragliders on a grassy slope while a crowd of people watches. This photograph was taken at Gasworks Park.

A purple haze covers the lake and blurs the view of the Continental Divide. This photograph was taken from Apgar Village on Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA.

Mount Rainier at 14,410' is the highest peak in the Cascade Range. This iconic view was taken from Reflection Lakes in Mount Rainier National Park. The image shows the ancient volcano reflected in the glassy surface of the lake.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The San Juans in southern Colorado are a high altitude range of mountains that straddle the Continental Divide. This meadow of False Hellebore was found at Lower Ice Lake Basin in the San Juan National Forest, Colorado, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

This well preserved barn is said to be over 100 years old. Here it is shown on a colorful fall day. The historic barn sits on a small farm in Edgewood, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken near the town of Palouse, Washington State, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State, and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This red barn is in a wheat field near Pullman, Washington State, USA.