by Mike Putnam | Nov 13, 2009 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog
I’d like to offer a special thanks to those of you who turned out(there were a lot of you) to my show at Pandora’s Backpack in downtown Bend, Oregon. The turn-out was exceptional! I got to meet some great new people which made my week for me. Below was...
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 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...
by Mike Putnam | Nov 24, 2008 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography
As our daylight shortens, the colors fade and hard frosts glaze my lawn nightly, I submit that Fall, perhaps my favorite season has officially come to an end. I would argue that autumn os our most under rated season in the High Desert of Central Oregon. The core of...
by Mike Putnam | Nov 19, 2008 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography
Some of my favorite photographs have been earned through physical toil and hard work as much as artistry and creativity. One of these favorites is a shot I captured from the summit of South Sister. South Sister is normally a long and difficult but not technical...
by Mike Putnam | Nov 14, 2008 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography
Typically, in the world of Central Oregon Landscape Photography there is a shoulder season between Autumn and winter which can be prolonged and unproductive. During this shoulder season, which we are in the midst of right now, I always hope for a few light snows...
by Mike Putnam | Nov 6, 2008 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, italian expedition, Italy photo tour, Travel and Family Photos
OK, I recognize that this blog entry is a vast deviation from my normal protocol of documenting backcountry adventures highlighted with pleasant images and sprinkled with family details. Well, a lot of friends and family have been clamoring for pictures from our...