by Mike Putnam | Sep 1, 2016 | Bend Oregon, bend oregon images, bend oregon photographer, Bend oregon photos, Bend Oregon Photos/Images, Bend Oregon pictures, best oregon photos, drake park, fine art landscape photographs, fine art landscape photography, fine art landscape prints, fine art photographer, Oregon waterfall photos, Resurrection Falls, smith rock, smith rock state park, smith rock state park photos
There are few places that have more enjoyable summers than Bend Oregon. Warm sunny days, low humidity, cool evenings and endless outdoor recreational opportunities are what define summers in Bend. Luckily, I was able to capture several new Bend Oregon photos which...
by Mike Putnam | Dec 2, 2015 | Bend Oregon, Bend Oregon Calendar, bend oregon christmas gifts, Bend Oregon Photos/Images, Bend Wild Calendar, Central Oregon Calendar, central oregon christmas gifts, fine art landscape photography, landscape photography calendar
I’m very excited to announce the release of my very first “Bend Wild Calendar”, hot off the presses for Christmas. I’ve entertained countless suggestions to print my own Bend, Oregon area calendar for years and this year, I finally made the...
by Mike Putnam | Jan 18, 2014 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog
The 2014 winter has been sporadic and mild in the Outdoor haven of Central Oregon. It has been great for trail running and disappointing for downhill skiing. I talked with an older, more experienced, talented and very kind photographer today and, indirectly, he...
by Mike Putnam | May 8, 2009 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog
I’d like to thank the good people from U.S. bank, in Bend, Oregon, who recently purchased some of my fine art landscape photography for their newly remodeled downtown branch. The above photograph is one of those now on permanent display at the downtown...
by Mike Putnam | May 3, 2009 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Central Oregon Cascade Mountains Greeting Cards
One of my favorite Central Oregon Landscape photos is pictured below on the last of my new line of art cards to be introduced. This mountain image was captured from the summit of Central Oregon’s South Sister Mountain at sunrise. The Pink alpenglow experienced...
by Mike Putnam | Apr 11, 2009 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Central Oregon Cascade Mountains Greeting Cards
For those of you who are regular readers of my updates, hold on to your hats as I’m branching into something entirely different. I’m about to launch a small but super high quality line of art cards, greeting cards, note cards, or whatever you want to call...
by Mike Putnam | Mar 12, 2009 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, First Friday Art Hop/ Art Walk in Bend, Oregon
I’d like to officially thank Rod Bien of Pandora’s backpack in downtown Bend for hosting my photography show last Friday(3/6/09) The store is great, Rod has always been generous in allowing my huge fine art prints and cumbersome easels to clutter up his...
by Mike Putnam | Jan 31, 2009 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography
Yesterday started a little slowly as I had more computer and billing work to do than I prefer on any free day although I hopefully closed a fine art transaction that I’ll list here on the blog when it becomes slightly more official. My initial photo mission was...
by Mike Putnam | Dec 27, 2008 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography
Recently, Troy McMullin and I ventured to Smith Rock State Park to enjoy the low elevation snow to be found there. It was the first sunny day in quite some time and we both were happy to get out of the clouds that had been inhabiting Central Oregon. I am repeatedly...
by Mike Putnam | Dec 22, 2008 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography
As Old Man Winter has thoroughly put his stamp on Central Oregon, my preferred backcountry photo locations become less accessible and even simple hikes can become a difficult task. With nearly a foot of snow in my backyard, conditions are excellent for some...