by Mike Putnam | Jul 6, 2012 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog
I’m excited to share several new images for the first time at tonight’s(7/6/2012) art walk in downtown Bend, Oregon. I’ll be sharing my newest fine art prints at the Patagonia Store, located at 920 NW Bond Street, in downtown Bend, Oregon....
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 | Sep 17, 2010 | Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography
One of the new fine art prints that I’m about to release is seen below. This area of Smith Rock State Park is one of my favorites and is an unhealthy obsession for friend, photographer and media darling, Troy McMullin. Smith Rock is a truly stunning location...