Jeff Goulden Puget Sound Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

The Brothers, at 6842' above sea level, are a pair of prominent peaks in the Olympic Mountains of Washington State. This picture was taken at sunset from Annas Bay near the town of Union on Hood Canal.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Puget Sound reflecting the puffy clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park, Washington State, USA.

Deception Pass Bridge, built in 1934, is a two-lane bridges on State Route 20 between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands in Washington State, USA. It was a Washington State, Highways project, partially built by young workers from the depression era Civilian Conservation Corps.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Carr Inlet reflecting the clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park near Lakebay, Washington State, USA.

The Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a large North American sea duck native to North America. The male is completely black except for white patches on the forehead and the back of the neck. It has a large orange and white bill and a yellow eye. The female is uniformly brown and has a paler yellow eye. The surf scoter dives for crustaceans and mollusks. Mussels are an important part of their diet. Surf scoters breed in Northern Canada and Alaska and winter along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. This male surf scoter was photographed swimming in Puget Sound near Vashon Island, Washington State, USA.

The Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) is a medium-sized diving duck, named after Sir John Barrow, an English statesman and writer. The genus name Bucephala refers to the bulbous shaped head and the species name Islandica means Iceland. The male Barrow’s goldeneye has a black and white body, a purplish glossy head, a bright yellow eye with a white crescent at the front of the face. Adult females have a grayish body and yellow bill. The Barrow's goldeneye is a quiet bird that generally only makes grunts, squeaks and croaks during the breeding season and courtship. Their fast-moving wings create a whistling sound while in flight. The Barrow’s goldeneye is migratory and winters in open inland waters or protected coastal waters. They rely on coastal estuaries as important wintering and stopping places on their migration. Their breeding habitat consists of ponds and wooded lakes in North America as well as some locations in eastern Canada and Iceland. They build their nest in tree cavities. The Barrow’s goldeneye diet is made up of crustaceans, insects and vegetation for which they forage underwater. This Barrow’s goldeneye female was photographed in Puget Sound from Vashon Island at Tahlequah, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Carr Inlet reflecting the clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park near Lakebay, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The Brothers, at 6842' above sea level, are a pair of prominent peaks in the Olympic Mountains of Washington State. This picture was taken at sunset from Annas Bay near the town of Union on Hood Canal.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) is the second-largest rodent in the world. It is a primarily nocturnal, semiaquatic animal known for creating ponds by building dams. They also build canals and the lodges that they live in. This beaver was photographed while feeding in a pond at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

This view of the San Juan Islands was photographed from Mount Constitution in Moran State Park on Orcas Island, Washington State, USA. Twin Lakes is in the foreground. Barns, Clark and Lummi Islands are in the background.

Deception Pass Bridge, built in 1934, is a two-lane bridges on State Route 20 between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands in Washington State, USA. It was a Washington State, Highways project, partially built by young workers from the depression era Civilian Conservation Corps.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Carr Inlet reflecting the clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park near Lakebay, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Carr Inlet reflecting the clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park near Lakebay, Washington State, USA.

The Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a large North American sea duck native to North America. The male is completely black except for white patches on the forehead and the back of the neck. It has a large orange and white bill and a yellow eye. The female is uniformly brown and has a paler yellow eye. The surf scoter dives for crustaceans and mollusks. Mussels are an important part of their diet. Surf scoters breed in Northern Canada and Alaska and winter along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. This male surf scoter was photographed swimming in Puget Sound near Vashon Island, Washington State, USA.

The Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) is a relatively small North American waterbird. The bird gets its name from patches of yellow feathers located behind the eyes that look like horns. The horned grebe can be easily recognized by its red-and-black breeding plumage or its black-and-white non-breeding plumage. The Horned Grebe is can be found in Eurasia and North America. In North America, it is mainly in the northwestern region of the continent from south-central Alaska to northwestern Ontario. Its breeding grounds includes the Yukon, southern Nunavut and the northwestern states, from Washington to Minnesota. Preferred breeding habitat includes shallow freshwater ponds, marshes, shallow bays with vegetation for nest material, concealment and protection for young. The horned grebe’s wintering range is also primarily coastal from southern Alaska down to the northern Gulf of California. The horned grebes dive underwater using their large feet for maneuverability. They feed on aquatic arthropods, fish and crustaceans. They will also catch insects on the water's surface. This horned grebe was photographed in Puget Sound at Dockton County Park on Vashon Island, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead, they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The West Point Lighthouse is located in Seattle, Washington State, USA.

Point No Point was named by the famous explorer Charles Wilkes during his Pacific Northwest expedition in the 1840's. While exploring Admiralty Inlet, the expedition members spotted a long promontory of land in the distance. Upon reaching the point they discovered it wasn't as large as originally thought so they named it Point No Point. The Point No Point lighthouse, the oldest on Puget Sound, was built in 1879. It is situated near the town of Hansville, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The First Baptist Church of Burton was built in 1897 on land acquired by a land grant. In 1928, the church was reorganized and renamed the Burton Community Church. This more accurately reflected the diverse religious backgrounds of the member. Burton Community Church is located on Vashon Island in Burton, Washington State, USA.

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Point No-Point near Hansville, Washington State, USA.

Puget Sound is a special body of water that belongs exclusively to Washington State. From the saltwater marshland of Olympia and Nisqually to the windy Strait of Juan de Fuca and the San Juan Islands, Puget Sound exhibits a quiet beauty that is quintessentially Washington. Puget Sound and its adjacent waters form a vast inland extension to the Pacific Ocean. Its complex network of straits, bays, canals and inlets give Western Washington a distinctive personality. Puget Sound along with its surrounding mountains has a major effect on the region's temperate climate. The area was first visited by Europeans in 1792 with British explorer George Vancouver's expedition. Captain Vancouver gave the region many of the place names which are still in use today. Not only does Puget Sound have a rich history, it also has some of the greatest scenery in the country. Sunsets over Puget Sound can be especially beautiful and an inspiration to photographers. This silhouette picture of a young girl was photographed as the sun set over Puget Sound from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of sand dunes, marram grass and gray cloudy sky is a typical yet beautful scene on the sound. This scene was photographed on Marrowstone Spit at Fort Flagler State Park, Washington State, USA.

Port Townsend, Washington, USA - March 21, 2010: The historic waterfront and Port Townsend Bay are pictured on a sunny day.

The North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) is the second-largest rodent in the world. It is a primarily nocturnal, semiaquatic animal known for creating ponds by building dams. They also build canals and the lodges that they live in. This beaver was photographed while feeding in a pond at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a distinctive black bird with a red bill and red-orange eye that inhabits the rocky shorelines of western North America. It ranges from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the coast of the Baja California peninsula. The black oystercatcher is not considered a threatened species; however, it is of high conservation concern throughout its range. Its global population size is estimated between 8,900 to 11,000 birds. The diet of the black oystercatcher consists of a variety of invertebrate marine life that clings to the rocks below the high tide line. This includes mussels, whelks and limpets but rarely oysters. This black oystercatcher was photographed while looking for food among the rocks at Marrowstone Spit in Fort Flagler State Park near Port Townsend, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The United Methodist Church in Vashon, Washington, USA was started in a log building in 1884. The log church was eventually razed and the new church was dedicated in 1908.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead, they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. This rustic lighthouse keeper's cottage, adjacent to the Brown's Point Lighthouse, is now used as a museum explaining the history and significance of the lighthouse. The Brown's Point Lighthouse is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Carr Inlet reflecting the clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park near Lakebay, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a distinctive black bird with a red bill and red-orange eye that inhabits the rocky shorelines of western North America. It ranges from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the coast of the Baja California peninsula. The black oystercatcher is not considered a threatened species; however, it is of high conservation concern throughout its range. Its global population size is estimated between 8,900 to 11,000 birds. The diet of the black oystercatcher consists of a variety of invertebrate marine life that clings to the rocks below the high tide line. This includes mussels, whelks and limpets but rarely oysters. This black oystercatcher was photographed while looking for food among the rocks at Marrowstone Spit in Fort Flagler State Park near Port Townsend, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a rocky beach was photographed from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The West Point Lighthouse is located in Seattle, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Admiralty Head Lighthouse is located at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island, Washington State, USA.

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Puget Sound at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Puget Sound at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Seattle, Washington, USA - October 03, 2009: The Space Needle and Seattle Skyline are pictured at dusk in front of Elliot Bay.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead, they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. This rustic lighthouse keeper's cottage, adjacent to the Brown's Point Lighthouse, is now used as a museum explaining the history and significance of the lighthouse. The Brown's Point Lighthouse is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

A housing development crowds a hillside above Puget Sound at Brown's Point near Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a rocky beach was photographed from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a rocky beach was photographed from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a rocky beach was photographed from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, Washington State, USA.

In 1887 a lantern on a post was installed at Brown’s Point near Tacoma. It marked the hazardous shoal and north entrance to Commencement Bay on Puget Sound. In 1903 it was replaced with a two-story wooden tower that had a brighter light and fog horn. In 1933 the United States Lighthouse Service built the present Browns Point Light. With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead, they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Brown's Point Lighthouse is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a rocky beach was photographed from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, Washington State, USA.

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Puget Sound at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The United Methodist Church in Vashon, Washington, USA was started in a log building in 1884. The log church was eventually razed and the new church was dedicated in 1908.

The Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a distinctive black bird with a red bill and red-orange eye that inhabits the rocky shorelines of western North America. It ranges from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the coast of the Baja California peninsula. The black oystercatcher is not considered a threatened species; however, it is of high conservation concern throughout its range. Its global population size is estimated between 8,900 to 11,000 birds. The diet of the black oystercatcher consists of a variety of invertebrate marine life that clings to the rocks below the high tide line. This includes mussels, whelks and limpets but rarely oysters. This black oystercatcher was photographed while looking for food among the rocks at Marrowstone Spit in Fort Flagler State Park near Port Townsend, Washington State, USA.

In 1887 a lantern on a post was installed at Brown’s Point near Tacoma. It marked the hazardous shoal and north entrance to Commencement Bay on Puget Sound. In 1903 it was replaced with a two-story wooden tower that had a brighter light and fog horn. In 1933 the United States Lighthouse Service built the present Browns Point Light. With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead, they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Brown's Point Lighthouse is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

Point No Point was named by the famous explorer Charles Wilkes during his Pacific Northwest expedition in the 1840's. While exploring Admiralty Inlet, the expedition members spotted a long promontory of land in the distance. Upon reaching the point they discovered it wasn't as large as originally thought so they named it Point No Point. The Point No Point lighthouse, the oldest on Puget Sound, was built in 1879. It is situated near the town of Hansville, Washington State, USA.

Point No Point was named by the famous explorer Charles Wilkes during his Pacific Northwest expedition in the 1840's. While exploring Admiralty Inlet, the expedition members spotted a long promontory of land in the distance. Upon reaching the point they discovered it wasn't as large as originally thought so they named it Point No Point. The Point No Point lighthouse, the oldest on Puget Sound, was built in 1879. It is situated near the town of Hansville, Washington State, USA.

La Conner was first settled in May 1867 by Alonzo Low. At the time it was known as Swinomish because of its location on the Swinomish Channel, an inlet of Puget Sound. In 1869, J.S. Conner bought the trading post and had the name of the town changed to honor his wife, Louisa Ann Conner. The center of the town is a historic district and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This view of the town was photographed from the Rainbow Bridge in La Conner, Washington State, USA.

Deception Pass is a narrow body of water separating Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands in the northern part of Puget Sound. The pass is famous for its fast current as the tide changes. The area was first mapped in 1792 during the British expedition led by Captain George Vancouver. He named the body of water Deception Pass because he mistakenly thought Whidbey Island was a peninsula and not an island. This picture of Deception Pass was photographed from Deception Pass State Park, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a sunset was photographed from the North Fork Access near La Conner, Washington State, USA.

The Double-Crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) is a seabird whose habitat includes rivers and lakes as well as in coastal areas. It is widely distributed across North America, from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska down to Florida and Mexico. This pair of cormorants was photographed at Annas Bay near the town of Union, Washington State, USA.

This weathered driftwood was photographed on the beach of Hood Canal in Mason County, Washington State, USA.

Point No Point was named by the famous explorer Charles Wilkes during his Pacific Northwest expedition in the 1840's. While exploring Admiralty Inlet, the expedition members spotted a long promontory of land in the distance. Upon reaching the point they discovered it wasn't as large as originally thought so they named it Point No Point. The Point No Point lighthouse, the oldest on Puget Sound, was built in 1879. It is situated near the town of Hansville, Washington State, USA.

Point No Point was named by the famous explorer Charles Wilkes during his Pacific Northwest expedition in the 1840's. While exploring Admiralty Inlet, the expedition members spotted a long promontory of land in the distance. Upon reaching the point they discovered it wasn't as large as originally thought so they named it Point No Point. The Point No Point lighthouse, the oldest on Puget Sound, was built in 1879. It is situated near the town of Hansville, Washington State, USA.