Devil’s Staircase Adventure, in Oregon’s Siuslaw National Forest

Devil’s Staircase Adventure, in Oregon’s Siuslaw National Forest

Hidden deep in Oregon’s Coast Range within Siuslaw National Forest lies one of the Pacific Northwest’s hidden gems, the Devil’s Staircase. This remote and beautiful location is part of the proposed Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Area, slated for...
New Oregon Coast Fine Art Prints!

New Oregon Coast Fine Art Prints!

New Oregon Coast Fine Art Prints! New Oregon Coast Landscape Photography from Bandon Beach and Pacific City Oregon My Home state of Oregon has amazing geographic diversity expressed by distinct terrain and vibrant ecosystems. Old growth rain forests, alpine...
Mike Putnam, Oregon Landscape Photographer.

Mike Putnam, Oregon Landscape Photographer.

Where to begin?  How about the beginning….  I was born in Omaha, Nebraska, a long time ago!  A year later, my parents, Mike and Sheila Putnam, packed up and moved our family to Lexington, Kentucky.  I had a pleasant, and very well supported, if not typical...
Oregon Landscape Photos!

Oregon Landscape Photos!

I’m thrilled to announce That I have released two new Oregon landscape photos!  My collection of fine art landscape photographs is continually growing as I attempt to capture new images of Oregon’s diverse and beautiful landscapes. The first of my new...
Mirror Pond, The Commons Cafe and My Urban Bliss.

Mirror Pond, The Commons Cafe and My Urban Bliss.

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...
“Morning Glory” Three Sisters Sunrise.

“Morning Glory” Three Sisters Sunrise.

I’m very excited to introduce a beautiful new fine art photograph,” Morning Glory”.  This image of Central Oregon’s famed Three Sisters Mountains was a long time in the making.  My wife Debbie and I have lived in Central Oregon for 18 years and...
First Friday Art Walk at my newest Bend Art Gallery:  Volcano Vineyards Tasting Room

First Friday Art Walk at my newest Bend Art Gallery: Volcano Vineyards Tasting Room

The First First Friday Art Walk for February 2010 is almost upon us and I’d like to officially invite everyone to the Volcano Vineyards Tasting room located at 126 NW Minnesota St(between Bond St and Wall St.) in Downtown Bend.  I’ll be there Friday...