The Border Fence And Mexico Beyond
Description: On a recent trip to Algodones Dunes I swung by the border wall to see what was what. In this part of California, close to where Interstate 8 dips Continue Reading →
Classic Bryce Canyon
Description: When the clouds are just the right amount of poofy and the temperatures hover in the 70s, Bryce Canyon is something close to heaven. So much to explore! Title: 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 →
LA’s Largest Vaccine Operation
Description: LA’s Dodger Stadium has plenty of parking space for vaccine operations. Note: There was even a little snow on the San Gabriel Mountains when this was taken. Title: LA’s Continue Reading →
Washington State’s Capitol
Description: It was a gray day when I was last in Olympic, Washington State’s Capitol. And it was Winter. And it was cold. I think all of that is conveyed Continue Reading →
San Fernando Valley Sunset
Description: The drone helps me see the sunset when I can’t see it as well from the ground. Title: San Fernando Valley Sunset Location: Los Angeles, California, USA, North America Continue Reading →
Prius Camper Semi-Conversion – Genesis
I know the cool thing these days is to buy or create a camper van conversion, and I’d love to go that route one day, especially if it means an Continue Reading →
Mt. Shasta And The Organized Forest
Description: I love the Panorama feature on the DJI Mavic 2 Pro. It makes it so easy to capture wide aerial images, but I still use Lightroom to stitch the Continue Reading →
Shipping At The Port Of Los Angeles
Description: The kid in me still loves these giant ships and all the cranes and trucks and activity. And then to think that this is tons and tons of commerce Continue Reading →
All The Junker Cars
Description: What’s your eye drawn to first? I haven’t found many Pull-A-Part junkyards like this in LA, but thankfully I haven’t had a need to. Title: All The Junker Cars Continue Reading →
Looking Up In Westwood
Description: Finding myself at a long stoplight in Westwood, Los Angeles yesterday had me looking up and marveling at the colors and shapes this stretch of Wilshire Blvd. offers. Title: Continue Reading →
Old Stadium, New Stadium, Old Stadium Being Made New Again
Description: In the background you have the old Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which was commissioned to be built 100 years ago. It hosted the first Superbowl. It hosted the 1932 Continue Reading →
Amongst The Clouds
Description: Sure, I’m only allowed to fly my drone 400′ above the ground (except in some cases near buildings), but it still feels like being up in the clouds. Title: Amongst Continue Reading →
Orange You Glad I Didn’t Say Almond?
Description: As with a previous image of the endless almond fields in California, here is where a lot of oranges come from. It’s hard to fathom how much food is grown Continue Reading →
2021 Goal Tracking
As you may recall, I posted my 2021 Goals on this blog as a means of being somehow held accountable. Some of you had mentioned similar goals you were trying Continue Reading →
Getty Center And Downtown Los Angeles
Description: I’m not done with drone shots just yet! The Getty Center itself is a work of art and it is sad to see it so empty due to Covid. On Continue Reading →
Downtown Los Angeles From The Hollywood Hills
Description: Let’s wrap up this week’s worth of aerial photographs of Los Angeles with a far off shot. In this case, from the Hollywood Hills. If you want to see this Continue Reading →
Dusk Before The Dawn In Los Angeles
Description: Discovering more about Los Angeles, I found MacArthur Park is a beautiful view from just a bit above ground. I know this area is known to probably millions of Angelinos, Continue Reading →
East Side Of Los Angeles
Description: Now that we have the North, West and South sides of Downtown LA covered, it’s time for the view from the East at sunrise. Or a little thereafter. If you Continue Reading →
Downtown LA From Another Viewpoint
Description: Are you getting tired of aerial images? I know I’m not and I’ve been having a blast shooting them. Maybe not truly a ‘blast’, but it has been rewarding work. Continue Reading →
Pierce College Panorama
Description: Raise your hand if you’ve heard of Pierce College. I didn’t you had. It’s a small college locally in the San Fernando Valley offering AA degrees and transfers to 4 Continue Reading →
The Coliseum And Downtown LA
Description: Unlike yesterday’s photo of the sunrise behind LA, I didn’t have to get up so early for this one. Thanks to the lower and less intense light in the Continue Reading →
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 →
Getting Things Done In 2021
I like post titles that rhyme. 🙂 Last year’s goals were pretty much shredded under Covid and lockdowns as things like “Visit 30 California State Parks” became impossible in April Continue Reading →
Rainbow With The Storm
Description: Yesterday’s rain storm in LA (1.6” in 24 hours) had a small break just after sunrise, allowing an excellent opportunity for flying a drone. Even better, a time lapse Continue Reading →
Grain Silos At Sunset
Description: A reminder that lighting matters. Title: Grain Silos At Sunset Location: California, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email)
Castle Crags Panorama
Description: I’m falling in love with aerial panoramas again, so expect to see more in the future (months). This image is of Castle Crags, just outside the state park for Continue Reading →
Can You Tell Me What This Is?
Description: Oh no, not today. Today you have to tell ME what the description is. What exactly are you looking at? The Comments section awaits your storied answer. The image is Continue Reading →
San Fernando Valley Reflections
Description: I have had the idea for a “reflections” project in my head for a while. About 10 years. Maybe I’m finally getting around to starting it. Title: San Fernando Valley Continue Reading →
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 →
Double-crested Cormorant
Description: While cormorants are divers for their meals, they don’t have the oils to keep their feathers dry like a penguin. Thus you can find them sunning themselves to dry Continue Reading →
Panoramic Crater Lake – The Deepest Blues
Description: Crater Lake is a favorite National Park of mine for the simple reason that I love the color blue. Every time I have been there has been a sunny, Continue Reading →
The Perfection Of Bryce Canyon
Description: Bryce Canyon National Park is certainly one of my favorite places to visit in the US West. It has beautiful sandstone spires, meandering trails, vistas to last a lifetime. Mix Continue Reading →
Abstract Mayhem
Description: My abstract moods come and go. Right now, I’m enjoying the blasts of colors from a shoot years ago on Whidbey Island. Some bonus images: Title: Abstract Mayhem Location: Whidbey Island, Continue Reading →
Photographing Buddha’s Birthplace
Description: You’re not allowed to take photos inside Buddha’s birthplace but you’re not missing a lot. It’s an open excavation back thousands of years that is often hot and muggy. There Continue Reading →