Category Archives: Beautiful Places

Portland, Oregon

A very cool sunset spot in Portland along the Esplanade. Not only is it a great view of the city but you can scamper back and forth along the railing for some cool compositions. This pano is made from 3 images stitched together in PS. There was enough foreground and background light that I could...

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Bermuda, Stonehole Bay

I came across a 5 image set taken at Stonehole Bay in Bermuda that I decided to give HDR a chance. I was pleasantly surprised even to the degree that I made this my new desktop pic. I rarely  revisit folders, once I’m done processing my favorite shots I move on to future shooting ideas....

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Mt Hood at Trillium Lake

They say luck is when preparation meets opportunity. If that’s the case, sunrise at Trillium lake was a lucky morning. We were greeted with serenity and a clear sky with soft ground fog. It was one of those moments when you’d run from spot to spot to capture as many different looks that you could....

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Great Falls, Virginia

For a long time I’ve been wanting to shoot Great Falls after a good rain, so after 4 days of torrential rains I knew it would be a unique opportunity. So at 5am I stood at the edge of Potomac River gorge at sunrise. The speed and roar of rushing water and the obvious danger...

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Bandon Beach Oregon

Bandon Beach Oregon is a beautiful setting of sea stacks surrounded by a gently sloping beach of fine sand. The waves were pretty tame this day but I can imagine the burst of energy when a heavy surf slams against the sea stacks. During low tide it’s easy to spot colorful starfish and sea anemones,...

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