Zion Hillside
To be honest, I’m only 86% sure this is actually in Zion National Park. There is a little section of the road that actually pops out of he park before Continue Reading →
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Into The Sequoia Forest
It’s hard to find a Giant Sequoia without some kind of burn scar. Something we think of as a negative is just a way of life for a tree that Continue Reading →
Giant Cone, Little Cone; Which Is From A Sequoia?
Next to a fallen sugar pine tree in Sequoia National Park is this huge sugar pine cone. In the foreground is the cone for the park’s namesake, the Sequoia.
Amazon Canopy Panorama
Back in 2008 I took a trip to Peru by myself and spent half a dozen days in the Amazon jungle. Not on the Amazon itself, mind you; I was Continue Reading →
Camping Between Many Trees
The illusion of an empty campground in Yosemite National Park. In truth, in January, the campground had only about 40 campers of the available 95 spots. In summer, everyday, the Continue Reading →
Tall Falls Amongst The Trees
A taller version of a previous post, Yosemite Falls (the lower parts) between the trees. Once I figure out how to post more videos here without having to upload to Continue Reading →
Living On A Cliff
Description: Previously we saw a few climbers temporarily living on the side of a cliff. But what about setting up permanent residence?
Lower Yosemite Falls Between The Trees
Description: You might have seen this view as you drove past along the Northside Drive of Yosemite. At least a lot of cars stopped in the middle of the road Continue Reading →
Slumbering Silhouettes
Description: With Winter’s cold knocking all the leafs off the trees, there are ample opportunities to photograph their silhouettes against the stone cold rock of El Capitan. Location: Yosemite National Continue Reading →
Frosted Forest
Description: In the shadows of the high up cliffs of Yosemite National Park, plenty of dormant trees hold snow, waiting for winter to end. Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA, Continue Reading →
Safely Through The Woods
Description: A simple path loggers created years ago has an alluring curve from the air that they never saw.
Crooked Alpine Pine
Description: The alpine environment in Sequoia National Park above 8000′ or so is a harsh land for all things that grow up. This pine tree, not more than a dozen Continue Reading →
High Above The Redwoods
Description: I am freshly returned from a trip to the Redwoods of California and what an enjoyable great trip it was. Because you can’t fly a drone from a National Park Continue Reading →
Autumn In Yosemite Valley
Description: There is so much to visit in Yosemite and yes, one day, I’ll go backcountry camping as I used to in Washington. But until then, I am more than delighted Continue Reading →
Thunderhead Over Yosemite
Description: Check it out: clouds Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA, North America Camera: Canon 7D Mark II + 28-300mm L Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email) Continue Reading →
Bristlecone Pine Forest And Wheeler Peak
Description: Bristlecone Pines in Great Basin National Park are thousands of years old and their forest doesn’t resemble what we think of as a ‘traditional’ forest. They are sparse trees and 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 →
Green Peter Dam
Description: 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 →
Drone Brocken Spectre And Glory Above The Hoback River
Description: Is it a Brocken Spectre if it is only the drone’s shadow (and some trees)? Location: Hoback River, Wyoming, USA, North America Camera: DJI Mavic 3 Cine Photograph Copyright Peter West 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 →
Springbrook National Park Sunset
Description: If you’re wracking your mind thinking, “Where in the US Springbrook National Park?“, take a breath. It’s in Australia where their National Parks are as numerous as our state parks, 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 →
Nothing But Trees And Mountains
Description: 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 →
Autumn Colors In Yosemite National Park
Description: Autumn is a wonderful time to visit the park. Here the Merced River passes by towering cliffs across the valley. Location: Yosemite Valley, California, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Continue Reading →
Plenty Of Palms
Description: Before I bought a drone or two I never imagined I’d be taking so many images of agriculture. I like farming, don’t get me wrong, but the views from Continue Reading →
Mount Rainier – Photo Of The Day
Title: Mount Rainier Location: Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA, North America Description: It’s not often I get around to the North side of Mount Rainier and I forget what a beautiful Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Prayer Flags Above Thimphu, Bhutan
Title: Prayer Flags Above Thimphu, Bhutan Location: Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia Description: Not far out of the largest city in Bhutan are miles of trails winding through the wooded countryside. Join me in Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Mangrove Hummingbird On Nest
Title: Mangrove Hummingbird On Nest Location: Isla de Coiba, Veraguas, Panama, Central America Description: One of the world’s smallest birds found on Central America’s largest island, Coiba Island, made our guide Jose Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Title: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Location: Los Angeles, California, USA, North America ( 34°7’37” N 118°32’35” W) Description: Did I mention not everything this year will be pretty sunsets and Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Wind Through The Trees
Title: Wind Through The Trees Location: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA, North America, Earth (42°54’44” N 122°8’48” W) Description: A different take on Crater Lake National Park. ——————- Camera Continue Reading →