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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 →
It looks like a prop from a movie, but in my mind, it is signage perfection. Might be time to start a new series of aged signs.
Description: Winter sunrises in the Alabama Hills of California reveal a lot of shadows on Mount Whitney. Location: California, USA, North America
Description: The Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains hide under a vast cloak of gloomy and often electric clouds. Taken from close to Mono Lake one balmy summer day while roadtripping around Continue Reading →
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Camper setup has had its first shakedown, maiden voyage and the results are in: Success! Perfection? Far from it, but it was a good start and Continue Reading →
Description: I made a quick run out to the Alabama Hills (yes, they are in California, slightly confusing) to work on timelapse techniques that have grown rusty. Really rusty. Before Continue Reading →
Description: I’m not sure if that’s what it is really called, but this photo is taken from the observation point at Dead Horse Point State Park. It shows the ‘other Continue Reading →
Description: Sticking with pre-sunrise photos this week, let’s close it out with one more from Canyonlands. This one is close to the Airport campground we stayed on our first night Continue Reading →
Feedpress, the company that pumps out this email to your inbox, and to whom I pay $11/mo, hasn’t been working. I’ve been posting but the pretty pictures aren’t making it Continue Reading →
Description: Who’s tired of Yosemite pictures? Not me! Tenaya Lake on the Tioga Pass Road. Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA, North America Photograph copyright Peter West Carey. All rights Continue Reading →
A while ago Apple introduced the ability to contact emergency services from your iPhone via a satellite. This is a big deal for those who head away from cell towers Continue Reading →
Lately I have been missing the high up places, big trees and alpine lakes. On Saturday I packed up a quick camping/hiking kit as it was supposed to be a Continue Reading →
Description: Upon leaving Death Valley National Park this Spring the weather turned a bit squally and sprinkled the valley (which is over the hills) with one last drop of drops Continue Reading →
Description: At the farmer’s markets in Skagit Valley, the gourds have sprung to the shelves. Location: Skagit Valley, Washington, USA, North America Photograph copyright Peter West Carey. All rights reserved.
Description: A quiet evening out on the Pacific Coast Highway after sunset. Location: Pacific Coast Highway, California, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. All rights reserved.
Description: <Gets up on very minor soap box>It bugs me how often people use the term ‘otherworldly’ to describe things here on Earth. Why it bugs me is because it Continue Reading →
Monarch Canyon in Death Valley National Park should be fairly low on your to-do list for hikes. I’ll be highlighting other hikes my brother Daniel and I enjoyed on a Continue Reading →
Description: Thunderstorms over the Rockies always produce a lot of cool clouds. Location: Somewhere over the Rockies Photograph copyright Peter West Carey. All rights reserved. ?
The stress on my recent trip to San Francisco for work was legit. Going into the trip with very short prep time and a long list of footage the client Continue Reading →
Last week I had a whirlwind trip to San Francisco. A client needed footage from that glorious city and the weather gods hinted sunny summer perfection. No time like the Continue Reading →
Description: So shiny and new. My first attempt in eons at chaining up a bike. How long has it been? I don’t remember there being U-locks around the last time Continue Reading →
Description: I’m not much of a plant guy, so I am glad there are apps like Seek to tell me that this is a Western Azalea or California Azalea (Rhododendron Continue Reading →
Description: With the almost-magic that is modern photo editing, be it in a computer, cloud or phone, the question for me becomes: What do I want my photo to look Continue Reading →
Hold on to your hat! Continue Reading →
Description: We’re back from a beautiful few days in Yosemite National Park, often observing the glamor of Half Dome. I can’t quite put my finger on why I appreciate this Continue Reading →
An excellent hike in Northern California filled with trees and views. Continue Reading →
Description: If you’re ever in Northern California driving I-5 past a place called Castle Crags State Park, do yourself a favor: stop, get out and hike to Castle Dome. You Continue Reading →
Description: After having driver by this waterfall at least 30 times, I finally stopped to see what the fuss was about. It is a beautiful waterfall. Just off the main Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →