
Tag: river


The Merced River And Yosemite
Description: Fall in Yosemite is a great time of year but always chancy. You never know if the snows will show up of if the valley will be covered in fog. Continue Reading →

On The Edge Of Which River?
Description: Without looking it up, and considering this is the edge of Goosenecks State Park, can you guess the river below? Location: Goosenecks State Park, Utah, USA, North America Camera: Canon Continue Reading →

1/4 Of A Second Waterfall Photo From A Drone? Heck Yeah!
Description: You may recognize this photo from a previous post about my video Above, Around, Oregon’s Forest. It is Sahalie Falls in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains and it is beautiful in its Continue Reading →

Downtown Denver
Description: While this aerial photo doesn’t include the capitol building, it does contain downtown Denver. Location: Denver, Colorado, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing Continue Reading →

Munching Moose
Description: One of the joys of visiting US National Parks is the chance to see larger-than-us animals. In the case, moose munching at the river in Rocky Mountain National Park. Location: Continue Reading →

Above, Around, Oregon’s Forest
Forest Waterfalls Mountains Rivers Trees Green Dams named Green Peter If you like any of the above, you’ll love my latest video in the Above, Around series on YouTube. This Continue Reading →

Broadway Bridge, Union Station And Downtown Portland
Description: A slightly different view of Portland from the North. So many bridges in this city! Location: Portland, Oregon, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Continue Reading →

Drone Brocken Spectre And Glory Above The Hoback River
Description: Is it a Brocken Spectre if it is only the drone’s shadow (and some trees)? Location: Hoback River, Wyoming, USA, North America Camera: DJI Mavic 3 Cine Photograph Copyright Peter West Continue Reading →

Sunset On The Green River
Description: Lots of stormy weather today in Utah. I got out in front of it in time to set a tent then wait out a few thunderstorms. Just before sunset there Continue Reading →

Sideways To The Gooseneck
Description: I am home now and yet, the Goosenecks State Park photos keep coming. For being such a small (10 acre) space, it sure produces a lot of photos. The park Continue Reading →

San Juan River Goosenecks
Description: Why is this Utah state park called Goosenecks? When a river cuts deep through rock and the elevation (up above, when this all started millions of years ago) doesn’t change Continue Reading →

Sunset Over The Goosenecks
Description: Live from the field! Taken tonight, this image of the sun setting over one of the gooseneck bends the San Juan River makes on its way to joining the Colorado Continue Reading →

Los Angeles Commuter Railyards And LA River
Description: I’m still learning my way around Los Angeles, both on the ground and from the air. They are definitely two different things, because this spot of land would not be Continue Reading →

One The Edge Of Machu Picchu
Description: We all know the famous views of Machu Picchu. Heck, I have a few on this site (here and here, for instance). But have you ever figured just how high Continue Reading →

Taj Mahal From Afar
Description: A throwback to 2011 while leading a photo tour in India. This was taken from the Agra Fort and helps put the Taj Mahal into a little more perspective with Continue Reading →

Placid Bhutan River In Bumthang
Description: Near the middle of Bhutan, up a scenic, short hike, the rivers flow clean and cold. Location: Bumthang, Bhutan, Asia Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email) Continue Reading →

Autumn Colors In Yosemite National Park
Description: Autumn is a wonderful time to visit the park. Here the Merced River passes by towering cliffs across the valley. Location: Yosemite Valley, California, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Continue Reading →

Yosemite Falls In The Fall
Description: Still flashing back to Fall in Yosemite National Park. Just for a little while longer. With all the snow they have had this past month, it’s a totally different landscape. Continue Reading →

El Capitan And Fall Foliage Along The Merced River
Description: The title kind of says it all as we are staying put with Yosemite National Park photos for now, most of which were taken back in October during the height Continue Reading →

Punakha Dzong And Its Rivers
Description: The Punakha Dzong is seen across the Mo Chhu River in central Bhutan while Buddhist prayer flags flutter nearby. It’s a beautiful site and one of the most scenic dzong Continue Reading →

Stop Me If You’ve Seen This One
Description: I swear I’ve shared this image before but I can’t seem to find it posted on this site. Maybe I’m just missing something. Utah is one of my favorite places Continue Reading →

Los Angeles River And Downtown
Description: Being a transplant to Los Angeles, I find the LA River fascinating. All that concrete, over 50 miles of it (with some small stretches of dirt and mud), and Continue Reading →

A Different Kind Of Nepal Adventure
Description: Not all adventures in Nepal take you to the soaring heights of the Himalayas. Some take you down to about 300’/100m above sea level and Nepal’s fabled Chitwan National Park. Continue Reading →

First Clear View Of The Himalayas – Photo Of The Day
Description: While there are certainly mountains around you when you step off the plane in Lukla after a short flight from Kathmandu, it’s not until after a few hours of trekking Continue Reading →

Funeral Ghats At Pashupatinath – Photo Of The Day
Description: Both Far Horizon Photo Tours in Nepal (Trekking and Cultural) spend time at Pashupatinath, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The funeral ghats are active and open to anyone, while the Continue Reading →

Punakha Dzong – Photo Of The Day
Title: Punakha Dzong Location: Punakha, Bhutan, Asia Description: One of the most perfectly set fortresses (dzongs) in Bhutan, the Punakha Dzong sits at the confluence of two glacier fed rivers tumbling down Continue Reading →

Photo Of The Day – Seine River At Sunset From Pont au Change
Title: Seine River At Sunset From Pont au Change Location: Paris, France, Europe Description: I’m excited to be returning to France in 2020 and leading a photography themed cruise with France Cruises! Continue Reading →

Photo Of The Day – LA Rapids
Title: LA Rapids Location: Los Angeles, California, USA, North America Description: No, the LA Rapids is not a new indoor soccer team, it’s what happens when there is 2″ of rain Continue Reading →

Photo Of The Day – Chains Across The Paro Chuu
Title: Chains Across The Paro Chuu Location: Paro, Bhutan, Asia Description: The original chain links, over 200 years old, of this bridge across the Paro Chuu (River) can be seen under the Continue Reading →

Photo Of The Day – Grand View
Title: Grand View Location: Hopi Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA, North America Description: It has been over 20 years since I last visited the Grand Canyon and I thankfully got Continue Reading →

Traveling Through Colors: White
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It is easy to overload on White when I went looking for images for this post. Clouds, mountains, more clouds and mountains. I wanted to bring something else into the mix and I hope you enjoy this journey around the world.
Continuing with my series to explore the world I have photographed through color, I present to you, the color White.
And if White isn’t your color of choice, there are other colors in the series.

Photo Of The Day – Night Time On The Columbia + 2 More
Title: Night Time On The Columbia Location: Columbia River, Oregon/Washington, USA, North America Description: Sailing the Columbia River with UnCruise was an unforgettable experience. Best of all, when everyone went to their Continue Reading →

Photo Of The Day – Aerial Panorama Of Big Four Mountain And The Stillaguamish River Valley
Title: Aerial Panorama Of Big Four Mountain And The Stillaguamish River Valley Location: Big Four Ice Caves, Washington, USA, North America (48°3’9″ N 121°31’14” W) Description: This one is best viewed Continue Reading →

Video Of The Day – The Stillaguamish Valley From Above
I spent a fair amount of time in the woods last week shooting aerial stock video. Sometimes it’s boring stuff and sometimes the locations are amazing. This is shot right Continue Reading →