Eastern Sierra From The Alabama Hills
Description: I made a quick run out to the Alabama Hills (yes, they are in California, slightly confusing) to work on timelapse techniques that have grown rusty. Really rusty. Before Continue Reading →
Category: On The Road
Dead Horse Point Observation Point
Description: I’m not sure if that’s what it is really called, but this photo is taken from the observation point at Dead Horse Point State Park. It shows the ‘other Continue Reading →
Pre-Sunrise Canyonlands Expanse
Description: Sticking with pre-sunrise photos this week, let’s close it out with one more from Canyonlands. This one is close to the Airport campground we stayed on our first night Continue Reading →
Testing, Testing, What’s Up With Feedpress?
Feedpress, the company that pumps out this email to your inbox, and to whom I pay $11/mo, hasn’t been working. I’ve been posting but the pretty pictures aren’t making it Continue Reading →
Tenaya Lake
Description: Who’s tired of Yosemite pictures? Not me! Tenaya Lake on the Tioga Pass Road. Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA, North America Photograph copyright Peter West Carey. All rights Continue Reading →
The New iPhone Satellite Messaging Feature Tested On National Park Trails
A while ago Apple introduced the ability to contact emergency services from your iPhone via a satellite. This is a big deal for those who head away from cell towers Continue Reading →
Hiking To Emerald Lake In Sequoia National Park
Lately I have been missing the high up places, big trees and alpine lakes. On Saturday I packed up a quick camping/hiking kit as it was supposed to be a Continue Reading →
Rain Squalls Over Death Valley
Description: Upon leaving Death Valley National Park this Spring the weather turned a bit squally and sprinkled the valley (which is over the hills) with one last drop of drops Continue Reading →
Gourd Season Is Nigh
Description: At the farmer’s markets in Skagit Valley, the gourds have sprung to the shelves. Location: Skagit Valley, Washington, USA, North America Photograph copyright Peter West Carey. All rights reserved.
PCH At Dusk
Description: A quiet evening out on the Pacific Coast Highway after sunset. Location: Pacific Coast Highway, California, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. All rights reserved.
It’s Not Otherworldly, It’s Death Valley – Photo Gallery
Description: <Gets up on very minor soap box>It bugs me how often people use the term ‘otherworldly’ to describe things here on Earth. Why it bugs me is because it Continue Reading →
The Boring Hike Up Monarch Canyon
Monarch Canyon in Death Valley National Park should be fairly low on your to-do list for hikes. I’ll be highlighting other hikes my brother Daniel and I enjoyed on a Continue Reading →
A Pretty Cool Cloud
Description: Thunderstorms over the Rockies always produce a lot of cool clouds. Location: Somewhere over the Rockies Photograph copyright Peter West Carey. All rights reserved. ?
Keeping It Positive While Traveling
The stress on my recent trip to San Francisco for work was legit. Going into the trip with very short prep time and a long list of footage the client Continue Reading →
Leave A Note To Appreciate Your Trip
Last week I had a whirlwind trip to San Francisco. A client needed footage from that glorious city and the weather gods hinted sunny summer perfection. No time like the Continue Reading →
Free Parking
Description: So shiny and new. My first attempt in eons at chaining up a bike. How long has it been? I don’t remember there being U-locks around the last time Continue Reading →
Western Azalea
Description: I’m not much of a plant guy, so I am glad there are apps like Seek to tell me that this is a Western Azalea or California Azalea (Rhododendron Continue Reading →
Behind The Curtain: Thinking About What I Want
Description: With the almost-magic that is modern photo editing, be it in a computer, cloud or phone, the question for me becomes: What do I want my photo to look Continue Reading →
Yosemite Falls Hat Rack
Hold on to your hat! Continue Reading →
Half Dome, Always Beautiful
Description: We’re back from a beautiful few days in Yosemite National Park, often observing the glamor of Half Dome. I can’t quite put my finger on why I appreciate this Continue Reading →
Hiking To Castle Dome in Castle Crags State Park – Photo Gallery
An excellent hike in Northern California filled with trees and views. Continue Reading →
Castle Crags
Description: If you’re ever in Northern California driving I-5 past a place called Castle Crags State Park, do yourself a favor: stop, get out and hike to Castle Dome. You Continue Reading →
Narada Falls
Description: After having driver by this waterfall at least 30 times, I finally stopped to see what the fuss was about. It is a beautiful waterfall. Just off the main Continue Reading →
Looking Behind South Falls
Description: Another waterfall along the Trail of 10 Falls in Oregon, South Falls. It is close to the parking lot and definitely a favorite of many visitors. Location: Silver Falls Continue Reading →
The Vastness Behind North Falls
Description: Silver Falls State Park in Oregon contains a number of beautiful waterfalls along a trail called The Trail of 10 Falls. While their naming scheme leaves something to be Continue Reading →
California Aqueduct And The John R. Teerink Wheeler Ridge Pumping Plant
Description: Lot of words in that title, I know, but it is accurate! With so much green around the state of California recently I set off to the North side Continue Reading →
Death Valley Mining Whatnot
Description: On the high Pass leading over to Eureka dunes from the main part of death Valley, there is a jumble of mining equipment rusting in the sun. The area Continue Reading →
A Slice Of Americana
Description: I came across this house during my travels and thought it looked like something that needed to be photographed. Location: Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, USA, North America Photograph copyright, Continue Reading →
The Best Hotel Alarm Clock
Right up front, this is not something you want to buy for travel. This post is about almost finding the best alarm clock already at my hotel room. Have you Continue Reading →
MS Bike Ride Results
We did it! 59 miles of beautiful cycling around Skagit and Island Counties to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis. It was not easy as I rented a bike and had Continue Reading →