Black and white photo. A closeup of the snow-covered top of Davis Peak, in the North Cascades National Park. The sun is brightly shining on the slopes facing left, while those facing right are in shade. Dark trees and rocks appear through the snow, with most trees at the bottom of the frame. A few puffy white clouds are in the sky above the mountain.

We’ve been having a run of sunny days here in the Seattle area for the last week or so. Since I’d never been there in winter, I decided to take advantage of this and go up to Diablo Lake in the North Cascades National Park. They close the highway up there during the winter, but you can still get to the overlook above the lake.

It wasn’t quite as snowy as I’d expected, or hoped, but I’m still pleased with the shots I got. If we get another sunny day in late March or April I’ll try again. I think that’s when the snowpack is at its greatest depth.

Gear: Nikon Z 7II, Nikon Z 24-70mm f2.8 S, Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 + 1.4 Teleconverter