Vernal Falls Black And White With A Low Flow

Description: I kind of felt bad that this was one of my brothers’ first view of Vernal Falls and the Mist Trail. No mist and not a lot of falling Continue Reading →

Los Angeles River Aerial Black & White

Description: Currently trapped within its concrete confines as it passes around the Hollywood Hills that separate LA from the San Fernando Valley, the LA River is….what on days like this? Continue Reading →

Downtown LA From Lincoln Heights

Description: After volunteering today with a worthwhile non-profit named Project Angel Food in Lincoln Heights, I decided to see what the city looked like from this angle. I’m not native Continue Reading →

Gooseneck Panorama

Description: One of the first stops on the White Rim Trail is a little place often seen on the meandering Colorado River: a gooseneck bend. On this one just below Continue Reading →

Impatient Long Exposure Mess-up

Description: I’m not sure why I like this mess-up. I was taking a vertical photo, or maybe it was a horizontal, and wanted to move the camera to the other Continue Reading →

Juniper, The Colorado River And Endless Canyons

Description: This tenacious juniper tree grew out of a small crack in the sandstone with enough soil to feed its roots. While half certainly looks deal, the tree is bearing Continue Reading →

Evening In Canyonlands National Park

Description: Sitting on a bench down from the main Island In The Sky area of Canyonlands National Park is the white sandstone that gives the White Rim Trail its name. Continue Reading →

Vernal Falls Low Flow

Description: In the Fall before the rains and snow show up to Yosemite National Park, the waterfalls are reduced to minor streams. Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA, North America Continue Reading →

The Merced River Far Below

Description: From over 3000′ high above, the meager Merced River in Autumn doesn’t pack much of a punch after months of no rain or snow. But soon enough, give it 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 →

Emerald Lake Fall Colors

Description: It’s getting cold in the high up places (even if it was 100°F here today in LA). Location: Emerald Lake, Sequoia National Park, California, USA, North America Photograph copyright 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.

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

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

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 →