Chris LeBoutillier _Wildlife Photographer
Photography of natural settings is my passion.
There is something exceptional about photographing animals in their natural habitat. All images are by me ©Chris LeBoutillier
www.pacificnorthwestpictorial.com
- Good evening, It was a foggy evening down low for viewing the Northern Lights, so I hiked up Guemes Mountain hoping to capture something. I snapped an iPhone photo of the Guemes Mountain tree. Guemes Mountain Summit 01.19.2026 #guemesisland #guemesmountain #northernlights
- Good morning, Sunrise lit up Three Fingers South this morning, snowy ridges glowing and the sun bursting right over the summit. This peak is the southernmost of the Three Fingers trio, home to a historic 1930s fire lookout and some of the most rugged alpine terrain in the Cascades.
- Sunrise from Guemes Island the other morning! #sunrise #landscape #colorfulsky #BlueskyPhotos #BskyNature
- Good Afternoon A blustery winter wind sweeps across the Guemes Channel, testing the resolve of the Guemes Island Ferry. For islanders, it’s just another rugged commute in the season’s swirling gusts. Have a wonderful day! . . . #guemesferry #anacortesWA #islandLife #wasteManagement #bskyPhotography
- Witness the Wild Majesty: Elk Each autumn, the Snoqualmie Valley becomes a living postcard, mist curling over golden fields, maples blazing red, and the haunting bugle of bull elk echoing across Meadowbrook Farm. READ MORE: www.pacificnorthwestpictorial.com/2025/10/elk-...
- Good morning, An early morning, while hiking the Guemes Mountain trail under a misty canopy of fir trees, I stumbled upon a quiet moment that ... READ MORE: www.pacificnorthwestpictorial.com/2025/12/one-... #owl #barredowl #guemesisland #guemesmountaintrail
- LUNAR LIGHT 2026 Calendar
- Good afternoon, This year I created three different calendars for 2026. Check out the link below for more details. www.pacificnorthwestpictorial.com/2025/11/2026... Have a wonderful day!
- Good evening, Nestled within, a young female osprey, gaze lifted skyward, ready to meet the wind with.. READ MORE 👇🏻 www.pacificnorthwestpictorial.com/2025/06/wing...
- Good evening, Here is the Hairy Woodpecker blog post! Enjoy! 🙂 www.pacificnorthwestpictorial.com/2025/06/disc...
- Good morning, Northern Lights from 6.2.2025 at 1:58 AM 😀 Guemes Island, WA www.oakleyspoem.com/2025/06/emar... . . . #auroraborealis #northernlights #guemesisland #pacificnorthwest #sonorthwest #seattlerefined #anacortes #pnw #yourshotphotographer #stars #solarstorm
- The Remarkable Sapsuckers at Rasar State Park While exploring Rasar State Park in Washington, I had the chance to photograph a stunning sapsucker diligently tending to her nest. READ MORE ⬇️ www.pacificnorthwestpictorial.com/2025/06/the-...
- The vibrant Red House Finch. Male house finches brighten up during breeding season, displaying red, orange, or yellow feathers to attract mates. Their color is influenced by their diet; when they access berries, fruits, and seeds rich in carotenoids, they develop vibrant red hues. #wildlife
- Nature’s Unlikely Partnership: A Song Sparrow and a Horse In the quiet serenity of the pasture, a Song Sparrow perches delicately on a horse’s mane, hopping about in search of insects. #wildlife #bird #horse #pacificnorthwest #guemesisland
- Good evening, A recent blog post has been published, featuring the stunning House Finches! www.pacificnorthwestpictorial.com/2025/05/a-ba...
- The Smiley Moon Sadly, the Smiley Moon did not fully deliver on its promise today. Still, the early morning trek and the anticipation of witnessing this cosmic wonder made the experience worthwhile. A beautiful way to start the day with a stunning sunrise and the vibrant wildlife surrounding you!
- Good afternoon, These birds encounter significant challenges, but their determination to nurture and protect their young remains strong. Track the challenges and resilience of this pair of Killdeer through my blog post. pacificnorthwestpictorial.blogspot.com/2025/03/a-ki... #killdeer #birds
- Updates about the Killdeer family!
- Good morning, A pink, micromoon, night sky last night, casting its glow over the Three Fingers Mountain range. From Guemes Island, Wa #Moon
- Good morning, Harlequin Ducks The Harlequin Duck is a charming little sea duck that catches the eye along the stunning coastlines of the Pacific Northwest. With their colorful plumage, especially the males who flaunt beautiful blue-gray bodies with white and chestnut markings! #wildlife
- Simplisity SUN HALO! Kelly's Point 04.04.2025
- Good morning, Simplicity Spring! #wildlife
- Simplicity Bliss! . #wildlife
- Nature's Will Sky of the canvas, streaked with light, Electric veins pulsed the night. Clouds roared, thunderous song, Lightning pierced, bold, and strong. In awe, we stood, small and still, Witnessing nature’s unyielding will. -Oakley www.oakleyspoem.com
- Anna's Hummingbird Glow At Kelly's Point, where the thunder rumbles, the wind blows, Anna's hummingbird, its colors blazing, radiating its glow. Beneath the electric skies, vibrant plumes dance, On the shores of Guemes, he takes a stance. -Oakley Oakleyspoem.com
- Blood Moon Shrouded Capturing the blood moon was a moody, unpredictable dance with nature. Its eerie glow played hide-and-seek through the fog and shifting clouds, teasing glimpses of its celestial beauty. Guemes Island 03.13.2025 #bloodmoon #mooneclipse #moon #clouds #fog #fullmoon #guemesisland
- Good Afternoon, Check out my recent blog post about a Great Blue Heron! Have a wonderful day! pacificnorthwestpictorial.blogspot.com/2025/03/grea...
- Juvenile Bald Eagle At 1.5 years old, a juvenile Bald Eagle is at a critical stage of development. Still sporting mottled brown feathers, it has not yet acquired the adult plumage of a white head and tail. www.pacificnorthwestpictorial.com March Point, Anacortes 02.25.2025 #wildlife #eagle #PNW
- This Mornings Simplicity!
- Red-Tailed Hawk Pair Yesterday afternoon, a pair of red-tailed hawks were perched high above the ground in the stillness of an old tree. Their fierce and determined eyes survey their surroundings, ever vigilant. www.fastflash.com #wildlife #hawk #PNW #guemesisland #pacificnorthwest #birds #birding
- Winter's Quiet Elegance One crisp winter's day, a scenic pond became the gathering spot for a group of mallards. Snowflakes drifting gently from the sky, painting the landscape white. Read More with more images: pacificnorthwestpictorial.blogspot.com #wildlife #pacificnorthwest #mallard #birding
- Trumpeter Swan, on a frozen lake! #swan #wildlife #trumpeterswan #ACFL #pacificnorthwest #wildlifephotographer #birds #birding
- Trumpeter Swans New Freind It was a crisp, sunny day today. A spectacular sight unfolded on a frozen Cranberry Lake. A trumpeter swan and a mallard, unlikely companions, were feeding together on the ice. #wildlife #swan #ACFL #anacortes #pacificnorthwest #mallard #birds
- Winter's Quiet Elegance I was delighted to spot a magnificent bald eagle sitting on a snowy branch on a beautiful winter day. Have a wonderful and warm day! #wildlife
- Winter's Quiet Elegance It was a peaceful winter morning, blanketed by snow. In this tranquil scene, a vibrant, Varied Thrush perches on a snowy branch. Its striking orange and black plumage contrasts beautifully with the white backdrop. Have a wonderful and warm day! Guemes Island #wildlife
- Winter's Quiet Elegance This morning, I captured a photo of a Barrow's Goldeneye amidst gently falling snow. Beautiful birds 🙂 #birds #pacificnorthwest #barrowsgoldeneye #guemesisland #bridwatching #wildlife #anacortes
