Pre-Sunrise Canyonlands Expanse

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 →

Tenaya Lake

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 →

The New iPhone Satellite Messaging Feature Tested On National Park Trails

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 →

Hiking To Emerald Lake In Sequoia National Park

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 →

PCH At Dusk

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.

It’s Not Otherworldly, It’s Death Valley – Photo Gallery

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 →

Behind The Curtain: Thinking About What I Want

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 →

Hiking To Castle Dome in Castle Crags State Park – Photo Gallery

An excellent hike in Northern California filled with trees and views. Continue Reading →

Castle Crags

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 →

Narada Falls

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 →

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 →