Nature Photography

Nature Photos

Nature scenes from various places in the US and abroad. This collection of photographs includes three galleries:

Nature Favorites: Assorted outdoor scenic pictures of forests, waterfalls, coastal and desert scenes.
Animals: Pictures of wildlife and zoo animals from various locations.
Pacific Northwest Coast: Oregon coast photos and pictures of lighthouses, bridges, bays, and harbors.

Nature Favorites

Color and black & white scenic photos. Locations include southwest and northwest US and coastal pictures from the Mediterranean and Mexico.

bridge over creek — Bridge over creek in Pacific Northwest forest. ©2011 Bill Natkin

PNW forest — Pacific Northwest forest ©2011 Bill Natkin

Monument Valley — Monument Valley ©2007 Bill Natkin

desert monsoon storm — Desert monsoon storm moves in over Phoenix while cyclist leaves South Mountain Park. This photo will be displayed in the Sedona Arts Center “Introduction to Elements” exhibit in August 2024. ©2007 Bill Natkin

Pacific Northwest forest creek — Pacific Northwest forest creek near Rhododendron, Oregon. ©2013 Bill Natkin

Idaho Springs — An October day near Idaho Springs. ©2008 Bill Natkin

Moab cliff face — Moab cliff with Turkey Vulture overhead. ©2008 Bill Natkin

Moab — Moab desert scene. ©2008 Bill Natkin

Yosemite Falls — Yosemite Falls ©2008 Bill Natkin

Estacada Lake, Oregon — Estacada Lake, Oregon ©2011 Bill Natkin

near Four Corners — Desert scene near Four Corners. ©2007 Bill Natkin

Pacific Northwest forest — Pacific Northwest forest near Rhododendron, Oregon. ©2013 Bill Natkin

Oregon Coast — Oregon Coast. ©2020 Bill Natkin

Arizona desert — A creek in the Arizona desert. ©2006/20024 Bill Natkin

Arizona desert — Daytime moon in Arizona desert. ©2007 Bill Natkin

Arizona desert — Arizona desert ©2006/20024 Bill Natkin

Arizona desert — Secluded creek in Arizona. ©2006/20024 Bill Natkin

Columbia River Gorge — Sun Sets on Columbia River Gorge. Rooster Rock State Park, Oregon. ©2018 Bill Natkin

Spiaggia di Capo Bianco. Tyrrhenian Sea. — Spiaggia di Capo Bianco. Riserva Naturale Orientata Di Capo Gallo. Tyrrhenian Sea. Sicily, Italy. ©2023 Bill Natkin

Oak Creek — Oak Creek, Arizona ©2009 Bill Natkin

Yosemite — Yosemite ©2008 Bill Natkin

Multnomah Falls — Lower section of Multnomah Falls in Oregon. ©2023 Bill Natkin

Yosemite Valley — Yosemite Valley ©2008 Bill Natkin

Sycamore Canyon, Arizona — Sycamore Canyon, Arizona. 35mm film. Nikon N80. ©2006 Bill Natkin

PNW coast — Waves crashing on Oregon coast. ©2022 Bill Natkin

Moab, Utah — Moab, Utah. ©2008 Bill Natkin

Yosemite — Yosemite ©2008 Bill Natkin

Islands Ixtapa, Mexico — Islands Ixtapa, Mexico ©2008 Bill Natkin

spider web — Spider web covered in morning dew. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. La Jolla, CA. ©2006 Bill Natkin

©2006 Bill Natkin — The Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana) is a rare pine species in California, which is a critically endangered species. They grow only in coastal San Diego and a few other nearby areas. Most mornings there is fog along the coast in the area. This photo was taken in La Jolla, California. ©2006 Bill Natkin

waterfall on White River — White River ©2013 Bill Natkin

Columbia River Gorge — Columbia River Gorge. ©2013 Bill Natkin

Moab desert scene — Moab desert scene. ©2008 Bill Natkin

White River — The White River is a tributary of the Deschutes River. ©2013 Bill Natkin

picture of dark sky — Dark sky near Jerome, AZ. ©2006 Bill Natkin

Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona — Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona ©2009 Bill Natkin

Oregon Coast — Clouds & fog on Oregon Coast. ©2020 Bill Natkin

Oregon Coast B&W — Oregon Coast in black and white. ©2020 Bill Natkin

Columbia River Gorge — Columbia River Gorge ©2010 Bill Natkin

drift wood — Drift wood.

Animals

Wildlife and Zoo animals

Orangutan — Orangutan at the Phoenix Zoo. ©2005 Bill Natkin

Egret — Egret in San Diego, CA. ©2005 Bill Natkin

Sea Lions in Newport, Oregon.

song thrush — Song thrush in Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin

African Wild Dog — African Wild Dog at Phoenix Zoo. ©2005 Bill Natkin

Silvery Gibbon — Silvery Gibbon. ©2020 Bill Natkin

Sea Lion swimming — Sea Lion near Newport, Oregon. ©2022 Bill Natkin

Blue Heron — Heron on boat docked in a canal in Amsterdam. ©2010 Bill Natkin

Mallard Ducks. — Male & female Mallard ducks on Columbia River. ©2014 Bill Natkin

Pronghorn — Heard of Pronghorn in Colorado. ©2008 Bill Natkin

vulture — Vulture in rural Oregon.

Bald Eagle — Bald Eagle. ©2009 Bill Natkin

Raccoons — Raccoons in Portland, Oregon. ©2017 Bill Natkin

Iguana — Iguana. ©2005 Bill Natkin

Crab in tide pool — Crab in tide pool at Indian Beach on Oregon coast. ©2016 Bill Natkin

Great Blue Heron — Great Blue Heron near San Diego, CA. ©2005 Bill Natkin

leopard — Leopard at Phoenix Zoo. ©2005 Bill Natkin

water foul

lizzard — Lizzard in Oregon near White River Falls. ©2013 Bill Natkin

Pelicans — Pelicans. ©2005 Bill Natkin

Bighorn Sheep — Bighorn Sheep near Vail, Colorado. ©2008 Bill Natkin

geese — Geese near Wilamette River in Portland, OR. ©2010 Bill Natkin

Otter — Otter at Phoenix Zoo. ©2005 Bill Natkin

Southern Masked Weaver — Southern Masked Weaver. ©2009 Bill Natkin

Great Blue Heron — Great Blue Heron. ©2022 Bill Natkin

Zoo critter — Phoenix Zoo. ©2005 Bill Natkin

Crows — Crows on Oregon coast. ©2022 Bill Natkin

Bald Eagle — Bald Eagle. ©2009 Bill Natkin

Bufflehead ducks — Male & female Bufflehead ducks. Newport, OR. ©2022 Bill Natkin

squirrel monkey — squirrel monkey ©2005 Bill Natkin

Leopard at Phoenix Zoo — Leopard . ©2005 Bill Natkin

Visayan Warty Pig — Visayan Warty Pig. ©2005 Bill Natkin

Speke's Gazelle — Speke's Gazelle at Phoenix Zoo. ©2005 Bill Natkin

Pacific Northwest Coast

Coastal Scenes

Pacific NW coast

Terrible Tilly Lighthouse

crows

©2016 Bill Natkin

Oregon coast. Indian Beach.

©2022 Bill Natkin

Lighthouse B&W photo.

Oregon Coast B&W

Lighthouse

©2022 Bill Natkin