The Wreck Of The Peter Iredale
120 years ago the Peter Iredale ran aground and amazingly enough, you can still see parts of it today. Even more amazing, there is no (obvious) tagging or graffiti! You Continue Reading →
Category: Oregon
Western Sandpipers In The Shallows
Sandpipers are for me a difficult lot to identify. I rely on Merlin a lot. Both for the photos identification capabilities and for the audio identification. If not for Merlin, Continue Reading →
Beach Eagle
I imaging this Bald Eagle somehow rode all the way to the beach on their surf log. I might have been out in the sun too long today.
Snowy Plovers And Persistence
I didn’t come to Oregon to find Snow Plovers, but once I was near them and knew they existed, I had to find them and add to my 2026 goal Continue Reading →
I Don’t Know Why It’s Cool To Walk Behind A Waterfall
I don’t know why it is fun to walk behind a waterfall, but I sure enjoy it especially when there is no one around. At Silver Falls State Park in Continue Reading →
Mixed Media
Description: Ripped flyers and rusted staples and telephone pole and time. Location: Portland, Oregon, USA, North America Photograph copyright Peter West Carey. All rights reserved. ?
Looking Behind South Falls
Description: Another waterfall along the Trail of 10 Falls in Oregon, South Falls. It is close to the parking lot and definitely a favorite of many visitors. Location: Silver Falls Continue Reading →
The Vastness Behind North Falls
Description: Silver Falls State Park in Oregon contains a number of beautiful waterfalls along a trail called The Trail of 10 Falls. While their naming scheme leaves something to be Continue Reading →
Mount Hood At Sunset From A Plane
Description: Mt. Hood is a beautiful pinnacle unlike most of its northern neighbors: sharp and pointy unlike the rounded contours of Adams or Rainier. Location: Oregon, USA, North America
Portable Power For The Road: Camping + Droning With AlphaESS BlackBee 1000
If you want to keep alllll the things powered up on a road trip, the AlphaESS BlackBee 1000 is a sweet choice that can do 80% of what you need. Continue Reading →
I Like My Aerial Panoramas Vertical And I Can Not Lie
Description:Â My drones have a mode I don’t use enough, but always love the results. It’s the vertical panorama mode that takes three vertical pictures automatically and then stitches them together Continue Reading →
1/4 Of A Second Waterfall Photo From A Drone? Heck Yeah!
Description:Â 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 →
Koosah Falls Rainbow
Description:Â If the angle isn’t right for a nice waterfall rainbow, get a little higher. Koosah Falls and the waterfall trail are worth the effort when you’re in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. 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:Â 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 →
Green Peter Dam
Description:Â I insist I didn’t make up the name of this dam and lake in Oregon. I didn’t get the whole story on why it is called Green Peter Dam and Continue Reading →
Evening Above Portland
Description: Take across the Willamette River from downtown Portland. Location: Portland, Oregon, USA, North America Camera: DJI Mavic 3 Cine Hasselblad Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email) Continue Reading →
Nature’s Symmetry – Cactus Edition
Description: Spiky Symmetry Location: Oregon, USA, North America Camera: Canon 7D & 28-300mm L Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email) Learn photography and explore the world with Continue Reading →
Nothing But Trees And Mountains
Description:Â I can only capture this view with a drone and I am glad I did. It’s in the area South of Crater Lake National Park and this time of year Continue Reading →
Multnomah Falls In Glorious Light
Description: Sticking to the Columbia River area, you have to swing by the grandest waterfall of them all, Multnomah. Title: Multnomah Falls In Glorious Light Location: Oregon, USA, North America Continue Reading →
Columbia River Kiteboarding
Description:Â 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 →
Paint The Hills Like John Day Would
Description:Â John Day Fossil Beds National Monument’s Painted Hills Unit isn’t that large, but it has very interesting geology going on. Title: Paint The Hills Like John Day Would Location: Middleofnowhere, 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 →
Painted Hills, Up Close – Photo Of The Day
Description: The Painted Hills of Oregon’s John Day Fossil Beds National Monument was on my list for a ages and then a couple years ago it resurfaced when friend and Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Defender In The Desert
Title: Defender In The Desert Location: Alvord Desert, Central Oregon, USA, North America Description:Â Hands down the best off-road/overland truck I have ever owned, a North American Specifications Land Rover Defender Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – My Favorite Part Of A Hike
Title:Â My Favorite Part Of A Hike Location: Oregon, USA, North America Description:Â This is one of my favorite views in all of the world. A green forest. Slightly overcast skies (= Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Rare Four Volcanos In One Shot
Title: Rare 4 Volcanos In One Shot Location:Â Oregon, USA, North America Description:Â It’s not often you can capture four volcanos in one shot when flying commercially. Yesterday I was lucky to Continue Reading →
Videos Of The Day – Half Dome and Mt. Hood
If you can’t see the above videos in your email, click on this link to view them on the web. Title: Half Dome and Mt. Hood Location:Â Central Oregon, United States, Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Four Volcanoes And A Wildfire
Title: Four Volcanoes And A Wildfire Location:Â Central Oregon, United States, North America Description:Â While Mt. St. Helens did not make the cut in this shot, I was happy to line up Continue Reading →
Video Of The Day – Flying Over Mt. Bachelor and Three Sisters, Oregon
Short and simple today. If you can’t see the video, click here to go to Vimeo. Just a serene flight over Central Oregon.