A Cabin in The Woods

Gary Randall Real Estate Photography

Could you feel comfortable in a cabin in the woods like this? This is just one of the rustic early 20th Century cabins that are situated in the forest around Mount Hood. This particular cabin is in the little town of Rhododendron. Located in the Mt Hood National Forest you are guaranteed that you won’t have … Read more

Oneonta Gorge Oregon

Oneonta Gorge

 The amazing Oneonta Gorge is the incredible Columbia River gorge on a sunny day.   This is an area of exceptional beauty, but it’s one that’s being loved to death. The hoards of people that have been visiting this location have been having a negative impact on this special place. The last time that I … Read more

Gateway to Cold Spring Creek

Cold Spring Creek

Gateway to Cold Spring Creek I stand at the window to the light of the universe, the smell of the earth, the sound of a dynamic reality and the sight of beautiful, precious life.   This is only one of many spots to get a shot along Cold Spring Creek beside the trail to Tamanawas Falls, … Read more

Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center Photography Workshop 2016

Opal Creek 2016

Opal Creek Ancient Forest Photography Workshop 2016, the third year for this amazing experience. We had the largest group yet and we all had a great time. The weather was sunny for the first day for the hike in to Jawbone Flats and to our cabin. We spent the rest of the day exploring places around … Read more

Mount Hood Wildflowers

Jacobs' Ladder

Well it’s shaping up to be a great year for wildflowers on Mount Hood. The flowers are about gone at the lowest elevations but they’re moving their way up the side of the mountain. We had a great year for snow and a wet and cool Summer so far, generally speaking. The flowers seem to be … Read more

Flower Season

Mt Hood Rhododendrons Oregon

Flower Season Spring has come and gone and now we look forward to Summer here on Mount Hood. Summer on Mount Hood is our best time for wildflowers. Most of the flowers at the lower elevations have come and are starting to go, but our elevation and snow cover delay’s the bloom and gives us … Read more

Oregon’s Alvord Desert

An Alvord Desert sunset

Alvord Desert Sunset – I had a great time shooting these amazing mud tiles at the Alvord Desert with my friends Jason Brownlee and Matthew Grimes. I had an excellent time visiting with about 40 of the Pacific Northwest’s best photographers this last weekend. It was an honor to have been invited to your get … Read more

The Aurora over the East Fork of the Hood River

The Hood River Oregon

The Aurora over the East Fork of the Hood River on the east side of Mount Hood, Oregon. Some people enjoy a nice Sunday drive. One that’s warm and sunny where you can just relax, roll the window down, put your elbow on the door sill, crank the music up and hit the open road, … Read more

Accessories That Make a Difference For Your Camera

Last month I shared a few thoughts to consider when choosing the right digital camera for your use. I mentioned how one can easily get by with just their cell phone camera, while others will consider much more when deciding on a camera and will decide on a Digital Single Lens Reflex or Mirrorless camera … Read more