Tag: Travel Photography

Favorite Photos of 2015

Posted on January 5, 2016July 9, 2025 by Greg Vaughn

Looking over the photos we've made in the past year is always an interesting and informative exercise. Time to reflect on places we went, what we observed, and what we experienced. Here are 15 of my favorite photographs from 2015....Read More

Shoot It Now

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_1859" align="aligncenter" width="695"] Cape Arago Lighthouse, Oregon Coast.[/caption] Last week I went to the southern Oregon coast to photograph the giant waves crashing on the rocks at Shore Acres State Park. Driving through Sunset Bay State Park, I pulled...Read More

Oregon Photography Guides

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Greg Vaughn

I am very excited to announce that I've teamed up with SNAPP Guides to produce photographers guides for Oregon on their very innovative app platform. Take a look at this video to see what it's all about: These guides, for...Read More

Stuff that works: Topaz Adjust photo editing plugin

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Greg Vaughn

Topaz Labs, makers of photo editing software for Lightroom and Photoshop, announced a few days ago that they're running a special on the newest version of their Adjust plugin. I'm a fan of plugins in general, and have found other...Read More

Prepping for Peru

Posted on February 7, 2015November 13, 2025 by Greg Vaughn

It's genetic, I'm sure. Not only did I inherit a love of travel from my parents, but I'm sure I got my penchant for planning from my mom as well. On family vacations, we had a daily itinerary with details...Read More

Red Rock Balloon Rally

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_1269" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Red Rock Balloon Rally, Gallup, New Mexico.[/caption] The annual Red Rock Balloon Rally is the second largest balloon rally in the world, surpassed only by the much more famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This rally has been held every year...Read More

Canyonlands National Park – False Kiva

Posted on August 28, 2013October 26, 2025 by Greg Vaughn

Prior to leading a photo tour to Canyonlands and Arches National Parks in Utah a couple of months ago, I spent a few days exploring the Moab area and doing some photography for myself. One of the first hikes...Read More

Windward Oahu

Posted on July 12, 2013July 12, 2013 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_1178" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Windward Oahu Sunrise[/caption] The Windward side of Oahu has always been one of my favorite places in the Hawaiian Islands, and I was fortunate to live there for a good number of years. This view is...Read More

University of Washington Cherry Trees

Posted on March 31, 2013March 31, 2013 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_1077" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Cherry trees blossoming on the University of Washington campus[/caption] It's cherry blossom time and the trees are blooming all over the country. In Washington State, Seattle residents and visitors look forward each spring to the beautiful...Read More

Happy Birthday, Oregon!

Posted on February 14, 2013February 14, 2013 by Greg Vaughn

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