Sunrise In Los Angeles
Description: Getting up early pays off again! I’ve been shooting more drone video footage and this is screen grab, if you will, from one of those clips. If you want Continue Reading →
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Machapuchare And The Annapurna Range
Description: You have to get up pretty early to catch the sunrise on the Annapurna Range of the Himalayas, but on clear mornings the stunning peaks are worth the need Continue Reading →
The Sun & The Shade – Photo Of The Day
Description: Way up around 12,913′, give or take 10′, the morning sun fights with a hidden cloud somewhere near the horizon before it strikes the Himalayas. Title: The Sun & The Continue Reading →
Kathmandu At Sunrise
Description: High up on Swayambhunath Stupa, you can catch the morning rays light up the city before it truly awakes. Title: Kathmandu At Sunrise Location: Kathmandu, Nepal Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Continue Reading →
Spin Drift Lightcatcher
Description: Getting up early is always worth it in the Himalayas. I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a dozen times. Title: Spin Drift Lightcatcher Location: Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal Photograph Copyright Peter Continue Reading →
Lukla Airport And The Himalayas
Description: You arrive early in the morning if you’re lucky and catch breakfast at a teahouse in town before heading up the valley seen in the distance. This is the start Continue Reading →
Majestic Machapuchare
Description: You’re going to need to get up before sunrise to capture the best photos of Machapuchare from Pokhara, Nepal. But it’s worth it! From the local translation meaning “Fish tail” Continue Reading →
Breaking Through The Clouds – Photo Of The Day
Description: A beautiful day, for me, certainly includes swirling clouds and glaciated mountains. How about you? Title: Breaking Through The Clouds Location: Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, Asia New Nepal Photo Tours coming Continue Reading →
Kangtega At Sunrise – Photo Of The Day
Description: As a repeat of yesterday’s comment, it’s best to get up before sunrise in the Himalayas. In this photo Kangtega, is braced against an onslaught of bright orange clouds lit Continue Reading →
Lone Photographer And The Himalayas – Photo Of The Day
Description: Waking up early is a must during Far Horizon Photo Tours‘ treks. Sometimes the clouds come in early (our stay out late from the night before), but more often than Continue Reading →
Ceremonial Bell At Swayambhunath Stupa – Photo Of The Day
Description: While areas around Swayambhunath Stupa were damaged in the devastating earthquakes that hit in 2015, many relics survived. Sunrise is a great time to great Kathmandu from this high perch. Continue Reading →
Swayambhunath Stupa At Sunrise – Photo Of The Day
Description: Hitting Swayambhunath Stupa at sunrise is a special time. The stupa is high on a hill that overlooks all of Kathmandu, giving it a commanding view. Plus, there are both Continue Reading →
One Of The Best Reasons To Get Up Early – Photo Of The Day
Description: Back up at Gokyo for this photo and an excellent reason to get up 5am or earlier. I love how the run strikes Cho Oyu, the 6th tallest mountain in Continue Reading →
Photographers’ Paradise – Photo Of The Day
Description: Gokyo Lake is an outstanding location for landscape photography and quite possibly my favorite location in all of Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal. Why? So many directions and so many Continue Reading →
Fiery Sunrise Over Kathmandu – Photo Of The Day
Description: From the perch of Swayambunth Stupa in the Kathmandu Valley, sunrise is an excellent time to visit this storied pilgrimage site. That’s why I start any tour in Nepal with Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Sunrise From 16,500′
Description: We sat at 16,500′ in Nepal’s Himalayas to catch our breath, only to have it taken away by an incredible sunrise and views of Mt. Everest (high peak behind the Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – First Light On Cho Oyu
Title: First Light On Cho Oyu Location: Gokyo, Solukhumbu, Nepal, Asia Description: Getting up early in the Himalayas is almost always rewarded. Join me in 2020 for Photo Tours to Nepal! Details Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – The Specter Of The Mountain
Title: The Specter Of The Mountain Location: Monjo, Solukhumbu, Nepal, Asia Description: To be honest, this is one of my favorite images from Nepal. It’s not high up, it’s not even Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Mt. Pilchuck Sunrise Zoom
Title: Mt. Pilchuck Sunrise Zoom Location: Puget Sound, Washington, USA, North America Description: I got back into abstract photos last week as sunrise on the water is a perfect time Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Glorious Sunset Fog
Title: Glorious Sunset Fog Location: Langley, Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Description: It took all day, but yesterday there was finally the right amount of fog just as the sun Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Up Close With Mesa Arch
Title: Up Close With Mesa Arch Location: Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA, North America Description: Mesa Arch is a favorite with landscape photographers because it glows a beautiful orange at sunrise. The Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Admiring The Taj Mahal At Sunrise
Title: Admiring The Taj Mahal At Sunrise Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia Description: There’s a lot to take in when visiting the Taj Mahal. While there is a crush for getting Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Coming In For A Landing
Title: Coming In For A Landing Location: Deer Lagoon, Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Description: Sometimes the backlighting hits just right. Find me on eBird if you want more bird Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – A Beautiful Puget Sound Morning With Mount Rainier
Title: A Beautiful Puget Sound Morning With Mount Rainier Location: Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Description: While out looking for birds this morning I was pleasantly reminded I started out Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Herons Of Langley
Title: Herons Of Langley Location: Langley, Washington, USA, North America Description: I got a new lens and it seems to love the birds. Find me on eBird if you like. Camera: Canon EOS Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Sunrise And The Ferry
Title: Sunrise And The Ferry Location: Puget Sound, Washington, USA, North America Description: It’s hard to beat the view as the sun rises over the Cascade Mountains and a ferryboat passes Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Sunset Over Santa Barbara Island
Title: Sunset Over Santa Barbara Island Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles, California, USA, North America Description: Little known even to long time LA residents, the small blip of an island south Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Morning In The Caribbean
Title: Morning In The Caribbean Location: San Blas Islands, Panama, Central America (8°39’1″ N 79°2’6″ W) Description: Our first morning in Panama held some wonderful cloud beauty. Shot while on assignment with Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – More Langley From The Sky + 3 More
Title: More Langley From The Sky Location: Saratoga Passage, Puget Sound, Washington, USA, North America (48°2’15” N 122°23’56” W) Description: More of the same stuff as yesterday. A little nicer with the clouds. Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Langley In The Morning From The Air + 1 More
Title: Langley In The Morning From The Air Location: Saratoga Passage, Puget Sound, Washington, USA, North America (48°2’15” N 122°23’56” W) Description: The sun was just cresting the Cascade Mountains when I turned Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Morning Panorama From Mong La
Title: Morning Panorama From Mong La Location: Mong La, Khumbu Region, Nepal ( 27°50’21” N 86°44’8″ E) Description: Welcome to a new year! I’ve been lax with the updates on this site and Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Ferry Boat Approaching Mukilteo In Morning Light
Title: Ferry Boat Approaching Mukilteo In Morning Light Location: Puget Sound, Washington, USA, North America Description: While not taken this morning, the view was close. This time of year, until Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Hockey Rink And Rockies
Title: Hockey Rink And Rockies Location: Canmore, Alberta, Canada, North America Description: Same location as yesterday’s photo of the day, but looking the opposite direction. ———————- Camera Canon 7D Lens Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – The Rockies And The Moon
Title: The Rockies And The Moon Location: Canmore, Alberta, Canada, North America Description: Shot from an outdoor hockey rink parking lot as the sun came up. ———————- Camera Canon 7D Lens Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – The Island Shaped Like A Whale
Title: The Island Shaped Like A Whale Location: Sea of Cortes, Mexico, North America Description: In the wee hours of the morning, before the sun has breached the horizon, your Continue Reading →