Utah Desert Landscape Photography
This photo was made using my 70-200mm lens at 140mm. I was perched high on a 400 foot edge looking over this incredible desert floor.
Photography Blog
Welcome to Gary Randall’s Oregon landscape photography blog.
Welcome to my Oregon landscape photography blog. Here, I share stories, photography tips, and behind-the-scenes experiences from over 20 years in the field. I’ve spent decades capturing the beauty of the Pacific Northwest—from chasing light on Mount Hood to exploring forests and waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge.
This blog goes beyond just showing finished photos. I share the journey, the decisions behind each shot, and the lessons learned along the way. You’ll find field notes, how-to articles, gear talk, and creative inspiration.
Whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience, there’s something here for you. I write for anyone who loves photography and the natural world.
My goal is to inspire, educate, and connect with others who share this passion. If you’d like to learn more, take a look at my photography workshops or follow along on my latest adventures.
Factory Butte Utah Photography
Situated between Capitol Reef to the west, the Henry Mountains to the south, the San Rafael Swell to the north and the San Rafael desert to the east. This butte is a popular spot for both Photographers and OHV (off highway vehicles). This situation has created a conflict of sorts as the landscape has tracks through it. This causes a challenge in the hope of getting a pristine photo of this location.
Cell Phone Camera for Photography?
I have a new camera. It’s become my favorite camera. If not my favorite it is certainly the one that I’ve been using the most. It even makes phone calls.
Alaska photography workshop – August 2021
Alaska is a special place for my wife Darlene and I. We return as often as possible. We recently had the opportunity to return to spend five days with a small group of photographers to show them the beauty of the state.
Leave It Better Than You Found It
I remember a quote that I had read when I was a boy that has stayed with me my whole life. Robert Baden-Powell is quoted as saying, “Try and leave this world a little better than you found it…” He was referring to being a good human, but in this day and age of increased recreational use of the outdoors
Central Oregon Night Photography
Like a House on Fire – Night Photography in Central Oregon Central Oregon is the Land of Adventure Exploring Central Oregon is always a rewarding experience for me. The region is filled with wide-open landscapes, clear skies, and a wealth of rustic character. One of my favorite subjects to photograph is the remnants of old … Read more
Chasing the Aurora: Photographing the Northern Lights in Oregon
I will never forget the first time that I saw the Northern Lights. It was on my first trip to Alaska. Here’s how I photograph it.
Visualizing The Photo – A Mount Hood Wedding Portrait
I had a vision in my head of a photo with the couple in the foreground with Mount Hood looming large in the background. An effect that I could not achieve with a wide-angle lens.
Snow Down By The Sandy River
Here’s a photo that I made a couple of days back while Darlene, Betty and I took a walk in the snow. The snow was so fresh and fluffy.
2020 Alaska Grizzly Bears
Although our adventures were severely limited in 2020 we were able to make it to Alaska for our annual workshop. It took a lot of work to arrange including several covid tests, quarantining and a lot of common sense, hand sanitizer/washing hands and a lot of carefulling. And I’m so glad that we did though. … Read more