Mount St. Helens stands draped in fresh autumn snow, its famous crater barely visible beneath the white mantle that signals the transition from fall to winter in the Washington Cascades. "Sleeping Beauty" captures the Pacific Northwest's most iconic volcano during late fall, when early season snowstorms blanket the peak while lower elevation forests still display remnants of autumn color. Snow-laden evergreen trees fill the foreground, their branches weighted down by fresh powder, creating natural frames that lead the eye toward the dormant volcano rising against a soft sky. This perspective showcases the 8,363-foot stratovolcano in its peaceful state, with accumulated snow softening the distinctive crater profile left by the mountain's violent 1980 eruption.
Photo Title: Sleeping Beauty
This photo is available as a fine art print in several premium formats. Each piece is carefully produced to showcase the details and color tones of the beautiful forest and Mount St Helens. Choose from:
- High-quality canvas wraps that bring depth and dimension to any space
- Vivid metal prints that enhance the details of the Cascade Range scenery
- Traditional giclee prints on archival photographic paper for classic presentation
Each fine art print is individually crafted to order and shipped quickly, ensuring you receive a fresh, vibrant piece of Washington landscape photography for your collection.
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