by Mike Putnam | Oct 23, 2014 | aspen grove, bend oregon hiking, Bend Oregon Photography Blog, blue pool, Deschutes River Landscape photography, Deschutes River Photos, deschutes river trail, drake park, Metolius River, Oregon Fall Color, santiam pass, santiam river, shevlin park, smith rock state park, sparks Lake, tamolitch pool, tumalo Falls, tumalo state park
I’ve probably thought about this list of the best fall color hikes in the Bend, Oregon area way too much. I love Bend and the Central Oregon area as much as anyone and as a landscape photographer, I’ve done an extraordinary amount of hiking and scouting...
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 19, 2012 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Bend Oregon Photos/Images, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography, Deschutes River Landscape photography, Oregon Photography, Oregon Photos, oregon photos for sale
My hometown of Bend, Oregon is truly a four season outdoor wonderland. Unfortunately, the winter of 2012 had been especially mild until yesterday. Bend and the Central Oregon region are heavily dependent on winter snow fall for their supply of exceptional drink...
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 30, 2008 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography
Virtually everywhere I go around Bend I’ve been hearing people praying to the proverbial snow gods. As it’s nearly December and there is only the lightest dusting of snow on our local mountains it would be good for everyone except my wife( she never wants...
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...