Capturing Moments: My Role In Mission: Impossible

In a first for me, I’m happy to announce footage I filmed made its way into Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. This is definitely a high point in my Continue Reading →

Brandt’s Cormorant At Top Speed

I’ll have some nesting pictures later in the week because these Brandt’s Cormorants in La Jolla, California nest RIGHT next to a sidewalk on a bluff. But for now, enjoy Continue Reading →

Fighting For The Fish, La Mirada Style

Sometimes you go to the human-made pond in the human-made park and are curious about the birds, thinking you’re not going to find a lot. It’s not like National Geographic Continue Reading →

Waymo In LA: First + Second Rides Were Cheaper And Better Than Lyft Or Uber

Last week, I had my first two rides with Waymo and I was impressed. The car was stylish, comfortable, and perfect for introverts or anyone who enjoys a bit of Continue Reading →

Watching The Iditarod Dogs And Mushers Run Like Crazy – Gallery

Yesterday was the official restart of the Iditarod 2025. Why a restart? Because there is a ceremonial start in Anchorage, but this year there was a section of the trail Continue Reading →

An American White Pelican And Its Buddies

Description: From a birding trip this last week to the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve. I’m going there again this week to bird and pick up trash around the lake, if Continue Reading →

If There Was A Firefall, It Would Be On The Left

Description: Horsetail Falls, the waterfall that makes up the famous Firefall in February and October, would be just to the left on that bright part of cliff. Asd I was Continue Reading →

Mount Whitney Big And Bright In Morning Light

Description: Winter sunrises in the Alabama Hills of California reveal a lot of shadows on Mount Whitney. Location: California, USA, North America

How To Help Those In Los Angeles – Part 1

If you’re looking for ways to help those affected by the fires in Los Angeles, I have a place for you to start with financial donations. Charity Navigator has a Continue Reading →

Palisades Fire Photos From The Top Of Winnetka Drive

Photos from today of the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, from the top of Winnetka Drive. Click on an image for a larger version. All photographs copyright Peter West Carey. Continue Reading →

Classic Mount Whitney With Snow In Black And White

Description: I like that Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the Lower 48 Untied States is different than your typical high altitude peak. I grew up near Seattle and the Continue Reading →

Amazing Awesome Canyonlands Sunset You Must See

Description: Sorry for the blaring title. I keep getting a low ‘score’ from one of the WordPress things that rates the ‘quality’ of my titles. These things are in ‘ Continue Reading →

Blazing Sunrise In Utah’s Canyon Country

Description: Utah has a thing for their Canyon Country. It’s some of the most artful land in this broad country. The red rock that makes up most of Canyonlands National Continue Reading →

Classic Half Dome And Clouds Rest In Black And White

Description: Half Dome in Yosemite National Park on a perfect, blue-sky day this Fall. Location: Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, California, USA, North America Photograph copyright Peter West Carey. All Continue Reading →

Juniper, The Colorado River And Endless Canyons

Description: This tenacious juniper tree grew out of a small crack in the sandstone with enough soil to feed its roots. While half certainly looks deal, the tree is bearing Continue Reading →