by Mike Putnam | Apr 3, 2017 | 7 wonders of central oregon, 7 wonders of oregon, 7wco, elk lake, fine art landscape photography, Hosmer Lake, newberry crater, newberry crater national volcanic monument, seven wonders of central oregon, seven wonders of oregon
The Seven Wonders of Central Oregon…. I love lists…especially outdoor related lists. Ever since Travel Oregon’s wildly successful Seven Wonders of Oregon campaign, I’ve brainstormed about what would be on my list of the Seven Wonders of...
by Mike Putnam | Jan 12, 2016 | Art Exhibits in Bend, Bend Oregon, Bend oregon art exhibits, bend oregon artist, bend oregon photographer, Bend Oregon Photos/Images, best oregon photos, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography, Deschutes River Landscape photography, Deschutes River Photos, dr. debbie putnam, drake park, fine art landscape photographs, fine art landscape photography, fine art landscape prints, fine art photographer, mirror pond, Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, Oneonta Falls, Oregon Fall Color, Oregon Mountain Photos, Oregon Photography, Oregon Photos, oregon river otters, sparks Lake, tamolitch pool
I discovered the view of Mirror Pond long before My wife, Dr. Debbie Putnam and I ever moved to Bend, Oregon. I remember the moment well. It was 20 years ago and I was surfing the internet, which at the time was a collection of long strings and dixie cups! I was...
by Mike Putnam | Aug 7, 2014 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Deschutes River Landscape photography, Deschutes River Photos, First Friday Art Hop/ Art Walk in Bend, Oregon, gifts for fly fishermen, Oregon, Oregon High Desert Landscape Photography, Oregon Photography, Oregon Photos, oregon photos for sale, Oregon Rivers, lakes,Streams, and Waterfall Photography
Oregon’s Lower Deschutes River has long been considered one of the best Steelhead and trout fisheries in the US and I’ve been working on this beautiful new print of the Lower Deschutes River for two years before I got the result I was after which you see...
by Mike Putnam | Jul 16, 2014 | Bend Oregon Photos/Images, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography, Deschutes River Landscape photography, Deschutes River Photos, Oregon High Desert Landscape Photography, Oregon Photography, Oregon Photos, oregon photos for sale, Oregon Rivers, lakes,Streams, and Waterfall Photography
Oregon’s amazing Deschutes River is the lifeline of Central Oregon. Waters from the Deschutes irrigate crops, hydrate cites such as Bend and Redmond and serve as a recreational wonderland for residents and visitors alike. The headwaters of the Deschutes arise...
by Mike Putnam | Jan 26, 2014 | Bend Oregon Photos/Images, Deschutes River Landscape photography, First Friday Art Hop/ Art Walk in Bend, Oregon, Oregon landscape photography exhibits, oregon photos for sale
I am about to release a couple of new prints which have me very excited. Below is the final version of one of my newest print of the Deschutes River near Bend, Oregon. Have hiked and run past this location countless times in the past and it is always beautiful. Two...
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 | Jan 14, 2014 | Bend oregon art exhibits, Oregon landscape photography exhibits, Oregon Photography, oregon photos for sale, Oregon Rivers, lakes,Streams, and Waterfall Photography
The Deschutes River near my hometown of Bend, Oregon is a recreational treasure. I’ve explored the banks of the Deschutes hundreds of times over the last 15 years and I always manage to find a new perspectives of the Deschutes River that inspire me. I will soon...
by Mike Putnam | Mar 18, 2013 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Bend Oregon Photos/Images, Deschutes River Landscape photography
For those of you who are first time visitors to my website, I am a resident of the beautiful city of Bend, Oregon. In my mind(only one man’s opinion), There are three things about the city of Bend which set it apart from other attractive cities. First, Bend...
by Mike Putnam | Jan 9, 2013 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Bend Oregon Photos/Images, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography, Deschutes River Landscape photography, Oregon High Desert Landscape Photography, Oregon Photography, oregon photos for sale, Oregon Rivers, lakes,Streams, and Waterfall Photography
I recently captured a new image with my 4×5 film camera which is seen below. I was and am still very excited about this image. I have taken several other beautiful images from Central Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park, so I was struggling to come up with an...
by Mike Putnam | Jun 22, 2012 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Bend Oregon Photos/Images, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography, Deschutes River Landscape photography, Oregon, Oregon Photography, Oregon Photos, oregon photos for sale, Oregon Rivers, lakes,Streams, and Waterfall Photography
I’m excited to share a new print that I will hopefully debut at Bend, Oregon’s First Friday Art Walk for July, 2012. This image was captured along the Deschutes River, near my hometown of Bend. This is one of my favorite groves of Aspen trees in the Bend...