Mount Rainier's wildflower displays are world-renowned. Pinks, purples, blues, yellows, and seemingly every hue of the color spectrum, appear in awe-inspiring meadows. From delicate glacier lilies up close to Dr. Seuss-like bear grass and expansive fields of purple lupine and deep red paintbrush, experiencing Mt. Rainier's wildflowers is worth the trip alone.
That evening we hiked to Paradise Meadow, enjoying the summer air and endless blooms. The sunset light illuminated the craggy Tatoosh Range, so I chose a composition with the wildflowers as a vibrant foreground.