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 | Apr 18, 2014 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Bend Oregon Photos/Images, broken top trail, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography, Mt Jefferson wilderness Area, Oregon, Oregon Photos, oregon photos for sale, smith rock state park, three sisters wilderness area
Let me start this seasonal update by noting that I Love wildflowers. I mean I really love them. I seek them out every year and I do extensive planning around the timing of the peak blooms of different wildflower locations in the Bend, Oregon area. Yesterday, I...
by Mike Putnam | Dec 16, 2013 | Art Exhibits in Bend, Bend oregon art exhibits, Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Bend Oregon Photos/Images, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography, Oregon, Oregon landscape photography exhibits, Oregon Photography, Oregon Photos, oregon photos for sale, sisters oregon
I have always been a person who possess a strong sense of place. Where I live has always been a great source of happiness for me. My wife, Debbie and I selected to live in Central Oregon nearly 15 years ago because it has an amazing geographic diversity and all...
by Mike Putnam | Jul 1, 2012 | Bend Oregon Photos/Images, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography, Oregon, Oregon High Desert Landscape Photography, Oregon Photography
Central Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park has always been one of the crown jewels of Oregon’s State Park system. Personally, I’m of the opinion that if Smith Rock had more acreage, it would merit National Park status. As Smith Rock is a short drive...
by Mike Putnam | Oct 31, 2011 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog
The first time I went hiking at Central Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park, I was shocked that it had not somehow become a national park. I realize that the acreage is on the small size for a National Park, but the scenery is absolutely stunning. Smith...
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...