Category: Washington
Sorry About The Panorama Cropping Of Seattle
Description: I realize the panorama I posted a couple of days ago presented weird to those who receive these blog posts as an email. There are about 1700 of you Continue Reading →
Seattle Sunset Aerial Panorama
Description: I like to try to obtain new angles on ‘classic’ photos, such as the typical view of Seattle from Kerry Park. Like this one. Drones, when used properly, are Continue Reading →
Can You Figure Out What Is Going On Here?
Description: That’s Mount Rainier in Washington and the tip of an Alaska Airlines jet wing, but what’s going on with the clouds? Guesses? Location: Washington, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter Continue Reading →
I Am Your Nightmare
Description: Just…..yikes! Location: Ellensburg, Washington, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email) Learn photography and explore the world with Far Horizon Photo Tours. Small Continue Reading →
Whidbey Sandbar Patterns
Description: Just beneath the surface at low tide, sandbars reveal Nature’s idea of beauty with waves and sand. Location: Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Camera: CDJI Mavic 2 Photograph Copyright Peter West Continue Reading →
Moonrise Over The PI Building And Seattle
Description: Timing and using apps like The Photographers Ephemeris or Sun Surveyor helps to place the celestial bodies where you want them. But in this case, I got lucky and had Continue Reading →
Wheel And Crane
Description: Seattle’s waterfront got a boost when the Great Wheel opened ten years ago. Its also makes for an interesting study in form, steel and movement. Location: Seattle, Washington, USA, North Continue Reading →
Whidbey Island Vertical Panorama
Description: Double Bluff Beach never looked so good as from way up in the sky. Those are the Olympic Mountains peeking (peaking?) out of the clouds in the distance. Location: Double Continue Reading →
Above, Around, Seattle
Hot off the press, just released this morning: Above, Around, Seattle! If you enjoyed Above, Around, LA, Episode 2 is sure to please. Covering hot spots like: Alki Montlake Cut Continue Reading →
Classic Seattle Waterfront And Mount Rainier
Description: Taken from the point of view of a drone hovering 300′ above Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, the waterfront bathed in evening sunset glow. Location: Seattle, Washington, USA, North America Camera: DJI Continue Reading →
The Washington State Capitol Dome And Mt. Rainier
Description: Some days the air quality and visibility is sublime. Location: Olympia, Washington, USA, North America Camera: DJI Mavic 3 Cine Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email) Learn Continue Reading →
Doorways
Description: Two doorways, same direction Location: Maryhill State Park, Washington, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email) Learn photography and explore the world with Far Continue Reading →
The Legacy Of A Tent
Description: Happiness is a campsite in the sun. Even if the winds are blowing 20MPH+. Today is the day I bequeath this tent I have had for over 20 years to Continue Reading →
Car Coming Around The Corner
Description: Throwback to the days when I was heavily into abstracts of everyday scenes. In this case I was catching moving objects, like cars. With a 3, 6 or 10 stop Continue Reading →
Whidbey Island Offshore Patterns
Description: When the tide slackens, the sandbars show themselves. Location: Los Angeles, California, USA, North America Camera: Canon 7D & 28-300mm L Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing Continue Reading →
What Are You Thankful For Today?
Description: What Are You Thankful For Today? Location: Langley, Washington, USA, North America Camera: Canon 7D & 28-300mm L Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email) Learn photography Continue Reading →
Seattle Skyline Panorama
Description: Missing this town, just a little. Happy to visit soon. Location: Seattle, Washington, USA, North America Camera: DJI Mavic 2 Pro Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing Continue Reading →
A National Geographic Vessel At Whidbey Island?
Description: This might be the only time you see a National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions vessel ?at the Langley marina, Whidbey Island. While Whidbey might not be your exotic hotspot for small boat Continue Reading →
Endless Green Whidbey Island Aerial Panorama
Description: I know it’s a long title, but I want it to be accurately descriptive. The image was taken about three different drones ago, when I was still regularly traveling between Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Commuter Railyards And LA River
Description: I’m still learning my way around Los Angeles, both on the ground and from the air. They are definitely two different things, because this spot of land would not be Continue Reading →
Looking Down On Man’s Creation
Description: I’m not sure which man created it, but the colors and forms of this golf course putting green is made all the better with the clouds’ reflection. Location: Whidbey Island, Washington, Continue Reading →
Rippling Greens Of The Sea
Description: Same body of water as yesterday’s photo, the Puget Sound takes on many forms. A long shutter speed and side light helped with these waves created while crossing from Mukilteo Continue Reading →
But Would It Make A Good Print?
Description: My photography subjects and style are varied and I am just going to accept it. They won’t be perfect for making a print and hanging on a wall. I am Continue Reading →
Not Quite Fern Symmetry
Description: It’s not easy finding perfectly symmetrical ferns. Location: Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA, North America Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II w/EF 28-300mm L lens Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Continue Reading →
I Could Stare At Trees And Mountains All Day
Description: This is one of my favorite types of scenes: trees and mountains. This photo was taken near Index, Washington, in the Cascade Mountains. While this area was logged many decades Continue Reading →
Funky False Colors Of Mount Rainier
Description: Sometimes it’s fun to go crazy with the sliders and color wheel. Location: Washington, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email) Learn photography and Continue Reading →
Mount Rainier And Mount Saint Helens In The Haze
Description: This year’s wildfires all along the West Coast, including British Columbia, left a haze for months on end. The view I love so much when returning to Washington, Mounts Rainier Continue Reading →
I-90’s Wildlife Overpass From The Air
Description: Have you driven through I-90’s wildlife overpass in Washington state and wondered what it looks like from the air? Wonder no more! For those that don’t know, this overpass was Continue Reading →
Mt. St. Helens And Mt. Adams
Description: I am absolutely loving the new Canon EOS R5 with 24-105 L lens I picked up in June. Shots like this, with twice the pixels and a better sensor, make Continue Reading →
Olympic National Park Layers
Description: Not to be outdone by all those Alaska Layers yesterday and the day before, Olympic National Park on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula holds its own. Title: Olympic National Park Layers Location: Continue Reading →
A Block Of Seattle
Description: This Photo Of The Day post has a few more images than normal and they are available as a gallery below. If you can’t see it in email, click here. Continue Reading →
Aerial Footage That Sold In Quarter 1 Of 2021
For those curious about flying drones and making money…..I’m not fully onboard with releasing actual sales figures. BUT!! I will tell you what has sold in the first three months Continue Reading →
The Hills Are Green In Spring
Description: Springtime along the Columbia River on an Uncruise adventure brings beautiful green hills into relief. Title: The Hills Are Green In Spring Location: Columbia River, Washington, no…Oregon, nope….Washington again, USA, Continue Reading →