Current Conditions In Armenia
Hello everyone. Currently I am in Armenia with a group that includes a film crew from Fresno. The media group from Fresno was originally coming to cover a medical conference Continue Reading →
Category: Randomness
How To Identify Birds Using An Apple Watch
Sometimes I leave my phone behind <GASP!>. If you have not been scared away by that shocking opening line, let me expound. While you might need you phone and the Continue Reading →
Morning Light On The Himalayas
Description: Always get up early when you’re trekking in the Himalayas. Location: Gokyo Ri, Sagarmatha National Park, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey.
Royal Enfield Bullet Electra
Description: I don’t know much about motorbikes, but I like ones that stand out here in Kathmandu. Like this Royal Enfield sitting on a side street. Location: Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia Continue Reading →
Close In With The Green Things In Life
Description: Not all the views in Yosemite are large vistas of towering cliffs. It’s the little things, the details, that make it all so very interesting. Location: Yosemite National Park, California, Continue Reading →
Do You Love Your Photos?
If you love your photos, you should have two backup copies to ensure they never go away. Except if an asteroid smashes the planet. Bigger problems then. Barring that, keep Continue Reading →
More Vertical Panoramaness
Description: Continuing from yesterday’s vertical panoramaness, I give you: Whidbey Island Sunrise. Location: Langley, Washington, USA, North America Camera: DJI Mavic 2 Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing Continue Reading →
When Is It Not An Aerial Photo?
Description: The subject line is a bit of a rhetorical question, or maybe a thought experiment. Or maybe it is vey late and I’m a little tired. After flying my drone Continue Reading →
Driver’s Side Window – Volume 1
I spend a lot of time on the road capturing footage for movie studios, TV shows and other productions for Overflight Plates (https://www.overflightdrivingplates.com). The rig we use captures a 360° Continue Reading →
Tuna Canyon Labyrinth
Description: A thousand feet above the Pacific Ocean, up a canyon known as Tuna, there sits a labyrinth. It’s a little odd-sized and what some might think of as weeds, but Continue Reading →
One Of The Highest Airstrips In The World
Description: Way, way up in the Himalayas is an airstrip that is little more than compact dirt these days. Syangboche Airport sits above Namche Bazaar at 12,402’/3780m and would cause Continue Reading →
The Start Of Stuff
I’m jumping into the YouTube game because it seems like a good idea. I have a lot of media sitting on my computer that wants to get out and be Continue Reading →
Columbia River Kiteboarding
Description: The Columbia River is famous for kicking up some wind and being an excellent place for all kinds of blustery sports, such as kiteboarding. Title: Columbia River Kiteboarding Location: Columbia Continue Reading →
Half Dome With Snow
Description: This photo was taken on a Spring Break trip a few years ago when there was just a smattering of snow left on Half Dome, the massive chunk of 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 →
Full View Of The Treasury In Petra – Photo Of The Day
Description: I am guilty of only showing you the glamour shot of The Treasury in Petra. It is the fabulous look either from the slot canyon on the way in Continue Reading →
Plethora Of Prayer Flags – Photo Of The Day
Description: Along the sides of the hill on which Swayambunath sits, are trees with multitudes of prayer flags beyond count. They hang from tree to tree, building to building and over Continue Reading →
Half Dome At Sunset – Photo Of The Day
Description: Yosemite is a place I plan to visit many, many times now that I live only 6 hours away. I’d love to see it in more seasons as I’ve mainly Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Alluring Bay
Title: Alluring Bay Location: Baranof Island, Alaska, USA, North America Description: The thing I love about Uncruise Adventures‘ trips is the variety of locales. I’ve been on five trips with them Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Porcupine In A Tree
Title: Porcupine In A Tree Location: Near Petersburg, Alaska, USA, North America Description: I had never seen a porcupine in the wild before last week’s trip to Alaska. Thankfully, this one Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Low Tide Patterns
Title: Low Tide Patterns Location: Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Description: When the tide recedes, a whole world of patterns emerges. Join me in 2019 and 2020 for Photo Tours to Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Tobuche’s Western Face
Title: Tobuche’s Western Face Location: Dole, Sagarmatha National Park, Solukhumbu Region, Nepal, Asia Description: The mountains in Nepal will stand up for you for portraits, all day long. Join me in 2019 Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Rain At Boudhanath Stupa
Title: Rain At Boudhanath Stupa Location: Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia Description: Rain does not stop the clockwise progression of pilgrims circumambulating Boudhanath Stupa, one of the most sacred sites in Tibetan Buddhism. Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Getting Ready For The Everest Marathon
Title: Getting Ready For The Everest Marathon Location: Namche Bazaar, Solokhumbu Region, Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, Asia Description: When was the last time it took you over a week to trek to Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Purple Dunes
Title: Purple Dunes Location: Algodones Dunes, California, USA, North America Description: Sometimes it’s fun to play with the colors while editing a photo. Moods crop up and this day, I was feeling Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Magic?
Title: Magic Location: Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA, North America Description: It looks like a likely place for a fairy to nap during the day. I have started two new photography learning Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Traditional And Modern Dress, Paro, Bhutan
Title: Traditional And Modern Dress, Paro, Bhutan Location: Paro, Bhutan, Asia Description: Bhutanese youth at a singing festival wear a mix of the traditional gho and blue jeans. Want to join an Continue Reading →
Change Your Dock, Be Less Distracted
I’ve been experimenting with getting more done with my photography and writing these last few months and am finding it is the little changes, when added up, that help a Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Bald Eagles In The Morning
Title: Bald Eagles In The Morning Location: Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Description: It was a fine, sunny morning and a good chance to catch some birds today. The eagles were Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Crater Lake Aerial View
Title: Crater Lake Aerial View Location: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA, North America Description: I love flying over Crater Lake and I don’t get to see it often as I’m Continue Reading →
Traveler Tech: $1000 iPhone 8 vs. $90 Battery for iPhone 6
My gear lust has slowed over time but it has not stopped. That’s why I glanced at the new iPhone 8 coming out next week and nearly lost it when Continue Reading →
Life Without Notifications
Ah, the dramatic post title to pull you in. The short of it is I’m trying to live my life with less of those annoying notifications we all seem to Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Mercer Island From The Sky
Quick and simple today: Mercer Island From The Sky I’m excited to be heading back to Alaska in August to host another photography cruise with UnCruise Adventures! If you would Continue Reading →
Video Of The Day – Saratoga Woods Sunshine And Rain + 4 More
Title: Saratoga Woods Sunshine And Rain Location: Saratoga Woods, Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America (48° 3’33.23″N 122°27’28.64″W) Description: The forest felt refreshing today. Rains over night and general dampness meant Continue Reading →