The Palouse is a distinct geographic region of the northwestern United States, encompassing parts of north central Idaho, southeastern Washington, and, by some definitions, parts of northeast Oregon. It is a major agricultural area, primarily producing wheat and legumes during specific growing seasons.

The peculiar and picturesque loess hills which characterize the Palouse Prairie are underlain by wind-blown sediments of the Palouse Loess that covers the surface of over 50,000 sq km (19,000 sq mi) on the Columbia Plateau in southeastern Washington, western Idaho, and northeastern Oregon.

I have photographed the Palouse several times, and over the years, I have observed changes in the landscape. Many old buildings are disappearing, and the planting of specific crops is evolving, likely due to climate change. Additionally, the Palouse has become a popular photography and tourist destination for people from around the world. Timing is crucial when photographing the area; capturing the crops when they are planted and growing before harvest offers a variety of vibrant colors. Harvest time generally presents shades of brown.

The images below are from a collection that I started in 2007 and continued through 2024, covering different crops, seasons, and times of day.