Tag: Travel Photography

University of Washington Cherry Trees

Posted on 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

Washington State Parks Anniversary

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Washington State Parks - Images by Greg Vaughn  Washington State Parks celebrate their centennial this year. Created in 1913, the system now includes over 100 state parks. Many of these parks are fantastic for nature and landscape photography. Among my...Read More

Happy Birthday, Oregon!

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
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Award Winning Nature Photography

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
I am very pleased to announce that I won both Bronze and Gold awards in the Society of American Travel Writers annual Bill Muster Photo Competition. The Muster Awards honor the very best in travel photography, and I'm happy to...Read More

Triple Play – Three Waterfalls In One Day

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
[caption id="attachment_668" align="aligncenter" width="465" class=" "] Spirit Falls, Umpqua Natonal Forest, Cascade Mountains, Oregon.[/caption] A very scenic drive on Forest Service roads in the Umpqua National Forest will take you to a trio of waterfalls between Cottage Grove and Oakridge,...Read More

SATW Bill Muster Photo Contest Award

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
[caption id="attachment_660" align="aligncenter" width="526" caption="Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi, Thailand."][/caption] Since 1981, the Society of American Travel Writers has honored the finest travel photography with the annual Bill Muster Photo Competition, named for long time SATW member and accomplished...Read More

Where in Washington for Fall Color Photos

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
[caption id="attachment_616" align="aligncenter" width="465" caption="Vine maple and huckleberry, Gifford Pinchot National Forest."][/caption] Interested in where to find the best autumn foliage for landscape and scenic photography in Washington State?  I did a quick circuit around the Cascades last week and...Read More

Waterfalls on the Big Island of Hawaii

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
[caption id="attachment_591" align="aligncenter" width="595" caption="Nanue Falls on the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island."][/caption] The Big Island of Hawaii was my home for a number of years and is still one of my favorite destinations. Largest of all the Hawaiian...Read More

¡Viva Mexico!

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
[caption id="attachment_549" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Tile mural in the town of Dolores Hidalgo depicting Father Hidalgo's cry for independence."][/caption] 16 de Septiembre is commemorated throughout Mexico with perhaps even greater fervor than the 4th of July in the USA. On this...Read More

Oregon Coast and Kauai Coast Top-Rated

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[caption id="attachment_491" align="aligncenter" width="327" caption="Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii"][/caption] National Geographic Traveler magazine recently rated coastal destinations all over the world, with a ranking based on, among other things, environmental health and visitor experience. I am very pleased to find...Read More