Posted by Sean Bagshaw on May 13, 2009 at 12:17 PM
There was a post a few weeks back when Greg Vaughn's Photographing Oregon book was first published, but I wanted to follow up and let people know what a valuable addition to my library it is. The writing is excellent, the coverage of the state is very complete and the images are stunning. There are some nice Oregon coffee table photo books out there, but I'm not aware of any other photo guide to Oregon as helpful and comprehensive as this one. Greg really did the job right.
Any way...unless you already have the book, or have encyclopedic knowledge and perfect recall of every nook and cranny in the state (which I know some of you do) I highly recommend picking it up. Greg is also a heck of a nice guy and a super talented photographer if you haven't had the pleasure to go out on a shoot with him.
You can get the book on Amazon and a ton of other places I'm sure.
There doesn't seem to be an icon for "blushing" in the reply options, or I'd use it. Thank you, Sean, and all others who've made such nice comments on PNWNP.
I'm really glad that people are finding the book a help in planning their photo trips and giving them ideas of new places to explore. Those of us that live in the northwest are extremely fortunate to have such a wealth of wonderful and diverse subjects to photograph.
While I have a lot of knowledge about Oregon overall, there are a number of you here on the forum that know more about specific locations, and I welcome any suggestions for updates and future editions of the book. And of course if you find any errors in the book, please let me know.
For those considering buying the book, I urge you to support your local independent book store with your purchases. You can also support NPN by ordering the book through the website's Amazon.com link. On the main NPN page, click on Instruction and then Bookshelf, where you'll find "Photographing Oregon" as well as books by several other NPN members.
Posted by Austin Booth on May 14, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Congrats on your new book greg, I bet it is exciting to see your own book published. I looked for it in powell's recently but unfortunately they don't carry it in their store yet, just online. Oh well I'll just have to order it from amazon today since its payday, I'll probably also pre-order mountain trail photo's "The Ultimate Guide to Digital Nature Photography". Then I'll know of some great places to shoot in Oregon from the Photographing Oregon book and hopefully have some new things to try after reading the Mountain Trail Photo book as well. I will definitely support NPN when I order these books by clicking on the link through the website.
Greg, looks like a great book - how much detail on the coast (specifically southern) did you cover ? also is there some good suggestions on how to make a good trip to the Alvord desert area ?
Greg,,,Great accomplishment I know the time and sacrifice it takes to complete a project like this.
A friend of mine left for Oregon yesterday and he bought your book on my recommendation and I also ordered a copy. The book pays for itself in the time saved running around trying to gain this information on your own when entering unfamiliar territory.
The coast gets a lot of coverage in the book. Two chapters of about 20 pages each for the North Coast (Astoria to Heceta Head) and South Coast (Oregon Dunes NRA to the California border). The southern coast is not as well known and sees far fewer visitors but has some outstanding scenery. Bandon and the Shore Acres areas are photographer favorites, but there some wonderful areas around Cape Sebastian and Samuel Boardman State Scenic Corridor and the book tells which of the many waysides I think are the most worthwhile for photography (Natural Bridges, Whaleshead Beach, etc.).
For most Oregonians, a trip to the Alvord Desert involves a _lot_ of driving, and fortunately there's a number of interesting areas to see in addition to the desert playa. If you go in mid- to late-September you can make a loop trip and include the aspen groves on Steens Mountain. The Diamond Craters area southeast of Burns is very interesting geologically, although it is a challenge photographically - lots of chunky bare dark lava. Another possible loop trip would be to include Malheur Wildlife Refuge, especially during spring and fall waterfowl migration. Good fishing at several lakes and rivers in the area, too.
Trips to this part of Oregon involve a lot of driving on gravel roads and gas stations are few and far between. Make sure you have a good spare and gas up in Burns (assuming you're coming from the northwest). Gas and supplies are also available at Fields, right on the OR-CA border below the Alvord.
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9 repliesAny way...unless you already have the book, or have encyclopedic knowledge and perfect recall of every nook and cranny in the state (which I know some of you do) I highly recommend picking it up. Greg is also a heck of a nice guy and a super talented photographer if you haven't had the pleasure to go out on a shoot with him.
You can get the book on Amazon and a ton of other places I'm sure.
David M. Cobb
I'm really glad that people are finding the book a help in planning their photo trips and giving them ideas of new places to explore. Those of us that live in the northwest are extremely fortunate to have such a wealth of wonderful and diverse subjects to photograph.
While I have a lot of knowledge about Oregon overall, there are a number of you here on the forum that know more about specific locations, and I welcome any suggestions for updates and future editions of the book. And of course if you find any errors in the book, please let me know.
For those considering buying the book, I urge you to support your local independent book store with your purchases. You can also support NPN by ordering the book through the website's Amazon.com link. On the main NPN page, click on Instruction and then Bookshelf, where you'll find "Photographing Oregon" as well as books by several other NPN members.
DITTO TO WHAT EVERYONE SAID SO FAR..... I bought 2--one for my office and one form my car. I look forward to meeting Greg and telling him in person!
Regards,
Jack
Again congrats on the book becoming a reality !!
A friend of mine left for Oregon yesterday and he bought your book on my recommendation and I also ordered a copy. The book pays for itself in the time saved running around trying to gain this information on your own when entering unfamiliar territory.
The coast gets a lot of coverage in the book. Two chapters of about 20 pages each for the North Coast (Astoria to Heceta Head) and South Coast (Oregon Dunes NRA to the California border). The southern coast is not as well known and sees far fewer visitors but has some outstanding scenery. Bandon and the Shore Acres areas are photographer favorites, but there some wonderful areas around Cape Sebastian and Samuel Boardman State Scenic Corridor and the book tells which of the many waysides I think are the most worthwhile for photography (Natural Bridges, Whaleshead Beach, etc.).
For most Oregonians, a trip to the Alvord Desert involves a _lot_ of driving, and fortunately there's a number of interesting areas to see in addition to the desert playa. If you go in mid- to late-September you can make a loop trip and include the aspen groves on Steens Mountain. The Diamond Craters area southeast of Burns is very interesting geologically, although it is a challenge photographically - lots of chunky bare dark lava. Another possible loop trip would be to include Malheur Wildlife Refuge, especially during spring and fall waterfowl migration. Good fishing at several lakes and rivers in the area, too.
Trips to this part of Oregon involve a lot of driving on gravel roads and gas stations are few and far between. Make sure you have a good spare and gas up in Burns (assuming you're coming from the northwest). Gas and supplies are also available at Fields, right on the OR-CA border below the Alvord.