Tag: Nature Photography

Raven flying over a sandstone rock formation in the Catavina desert of central Baja California, Mexico.

Rocks and Ravens in Baja’s Cataviña Desert

Posted on June 18, 2019December 17, 2019 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_15168" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Rock formation and ravens in the Cataviña desert boulder field, Baja California, Mexico.[/caption] On my road trips driving the length of Mexico's Baja peninsula, I always stop in an area of granite boulders in the Cataviña...Read More

Rainbow at the base of Lower Falls on the Yellowstone River

Happy Birthday, Yellowstone National Park!

Posted on March 1, 2019December 17, 2019 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_15155" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Lower Falls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.[/caption] Our first National Park was created on March 1, 1872, when President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act....Read More

Redwood trees in the Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Redwoods National and State Parks, California.

Redwoods and Rhododendrons Photo Workshop

Posted on February 17, 2019December 17, 2019 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_15150" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Redwood trees in the Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Redwoods National and State Parks, California.[/caption] Arriving at the trailhead parking area while it was still dark, I hoped for fog in the forest when I got to...Read More

Sunset and storm surf at Shore Acres State Paråk on the southern Oregon coast.

Sunset at Shore Acres State Park

Posted on February 7, 2019December 17, 2019 by Greg Vaughn

Shore Acres State Park is one of the best locations on the Oregon coast, possibly on the entire west coast USA, for nature photographers. Giant waves crash on the rugged rock cliffs during storms, wind and waves have eroded sandstone...Read More

SATW Bill Muster Photography Award

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Greg Vaughn

Once again I am honored to have my photography win awards in SATW’s (Society of American Travel Writers) annual Bill Muster Photo Competition. This year two of my images won in the Natural Landscape category. [caption id="attachment_2167" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Lupine,...Read More

Thoughts on the Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera.

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Greg Vaughn

So here's the thing: Nikon cameras and lenses have been my Go To for almost 30 years. They have served me very well and I'm pretty heavily invested in the system. I am surprised that it took Nikon a long...Read More

World Photography Day

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2145" align="alignnone" width="1600"] Lamar Valley and the Absaroka Mountains in autumn; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.[/caption] For #WorldPhotographyDay, here's a photo of one of my favorite places in the world - Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park (the world's first...Read More

Balsamroot at Tom McCall Preserve, Rowena, Oregon, in the Columbia River Gorge.

Columbia River Gorge Wildflowers

Posted on April 26, 2018April 17, 2024 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2133" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Balsamroot at Tom McCall Preserve, Rowena, Oregon, in the Columbia River Gorge.[/caption] Now is the time to head to the Columbia River Gorge for wildflower photos. I stopped for a check at the Nature Conservancy’s Tom...Read More

Trail through Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Redwoods State and National Parks, Calfornia.

Why Do We Find Beauty in a Landscape?

Posted on February 10, 2018July 9, 2025 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2126" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Trail through Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Redwoods State and National Parks, Calfornia.[/caption] Why does man find beauty in a landscape? Is it not because he is a part of nature, inwardly subject to nature’s laws,...Read More

Redwoods Workshop Wrap Up

Posted on June 2, 2017June 9, 2017 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2078" align="aligncenter" width="1400"] Rhododendron blooming in the fog, Del Norte Redwoods State Park, California.[/caption] I'm just back from my "Redwoods in the Fog" photo workshop for Muench Workshops. We had great shooting conditions including a nice mix of sunshine,...Read More