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Photographing Oregon (Phototripsusa) Paperback – April 2, 2009

by Greg Vaughn (Author), Laurent Martres (Editor)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 116 ratings
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Have you ever wanted to see with your own eyes all the beautiful locations found in coffee table books, posters, calendars, and travel magazines?

Do you want to see the most photogenic spots in our parks and monuments?

Do you want to visit spectacular off the beaten track locations outside the parks?


Photographing Oregon covers the most photogenic natural locations in beautiful Oregon, from the rugged coastline to the fertile Willamette Valley, through the Columbia River Gorge and over the Cascade Mountains, across the Great Basin high desert and Columbia Plateau to the eastern border.
Come explore coastal cliffs and beaches, sand dunes, lighthouses, wildlife refuges, gardens, waterfalls, verdant valleys, volcanic peaks, unique rock formations, the deepest canyon in North America and remote desert outposts.

304 pages of great information for everyone; no need to be a photographer

240+ full color photographs, to previsualize most of the sites

Hundreds of locations, including the best spots and how to get there

All the major national parks, monuments and state parks

Clear and precise directions provided for seldom seen and hard-to-find sites

Lots of travel tips not usually found in traditional guidebooks

Where, when and how to get the best shots

Valuable tips on composition, exposure and hard-to-shoot scenery

Comprehensive ratings for each location (interest, difficulty, etc.)

Also available in the same series:

Photographing the Southwest Vol. 1 Southern Utah
Photographing the Southwest Vol. 2 Arizona
Photographing the Southwest Vol. 3 Colorado and New Mexico
Offering the same kind of great information on these areas.

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  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Graphie Intl
  4. Publication date
    April 2, 2009
  5. Dimensions
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  6. ISBN-10
    091618918X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0916189181
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About the Author

Oregon resident Greg Vaughn can't imagine a more rewarding occupation than combining photography with his love of travel and nature.

For over thirty years he has wandered back roads and backcountry, mountains, valleys, beaches, deserts and islands, capturing images to share the beauty of nature and the wonders of the world.

Greg's photos regularly appear in travel-oriented magazines such as National Geographic Traveler, Backpacker, VIA, Travel Oregon and Islands.

He has worked with a number of calendar and book publishing companies and he is the sole or principal photographer for several books in the Compass American Guides series of travel handbooks. His stock photography is distributed worldwide through agents Getty Images, Alamy, Viewfinders NW and Pacific Stock.

Greg is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), and the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). His photography has won several awards, including honors from PRINT Magazine, the Hawaii Visitors Bureau and the Society of American Travel Writers.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Graphie Intl; Phototripsusa edition (April 2, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 091618918X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0916189181
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 116 ratings

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I can only recommend this book. I would never have found the perfect spot for sunrise pictures at Crater Lake on my own - thank you!
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DanielaN
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent photo guide that made my trip!
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2012
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I think this book is a MUST for everyone travelling to Oregon - especially for all those who have some interest in photography. But due to the excellent and very detailed descriptions of scenic places and how to get there, it is also great for those not only interested in taking pictures. The author includes the times of the day that are best for shooting, including the differences between the times of the year. For example, you will read recommendations such as "in summer you need to be at this waterfall before 9am on a sunny day or wait until the late afternoon...". Such info is invaluable when planning a photo trip. It is supplemented with detailed information on where the best photo locations can be found, e.g. "get on trail X around the lake and you will have great views to your right after X miles...".
The text is accompanied by a large number of beautiful pictures. The only thing missing was the exact info on the photos such as aperture, shutter speed, iso etc. That would have been a great addition and is more or less standard in photo guides, so I am not sure why the author decided not to include such information.
Another thing missing are the maps. There is one high-level map of the state of Oregon at the very beginning of the book. This map shows the different regions which are also the basis for the chapters in the book. The author even explains that the purpose of the book was not to include any further detailed maps but to rather include detailed directions to the places, and the author encourages readers to buy in addition a detailed map of the state of Oregon. This actually makes sense, and I bought an overall map plus printed various maps of the national parks and scenic places from the internet. But given I am a big fan of maps, I still would have liked to find some of them directly in the book together with the descriptions.
Normally I would deduct one star for the two negative points (lack of detailed info on photos and no maps), but in this case I decided to stick to 5 stars. This is mainly because of the outstanding information and photo tips that are included in the book. And there is a section towards the end of the book which earns an extra star: a list of all places that are covered in the book including ratings for four categories - scenic value, photographic interest, road difficulty, trail difficulty. This list turned out to be extremely valuable and - together with the descriptions and photos - made my trip!
A big thank you to the author for this great piece of work!!
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Nicky3540
5.0 out of 5 stars This book made my trip
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2011
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I'm a serious amateur photographer and bought this book before heading off on my two-week Oregon driving vacation with my wife. We used it to help plan our trip to the Sisters area, the Columbia Gorge and the Oregon coast. It was super helpful. The Ratings pages at the back are brilliant--with limited time, we knew we couldn't see everything, and that section really helped us plan the trip and decide which spots would be more worthwhile to visit than others, and not just for photography.

We even found the guide more helpful than the other travel guides we brought (like Frommer's Oregon) in terms of providing specific directions for how to get to the locations, and, of course, for how to get the best shots once we got there. We followed the author's advice and bought the Benchmark Maps Oregon Road & Recreation Atlas and the Benchmark Oregon Recreation Map, too, which both proved really handy.

I got many great shots that I wouldn't have gotten without this book's advice on the most photogenic natural locations, the best time of day to shoot, what lenses to bring along on which hikes, suggestions on different compositions, advantages and disadvantages of specific vantage points, and more. This book is really specific! You can use it to plan a very efficient shooting itinerary to maximize your chances of being in the right place at the right time. The scouting and experience he condenses into this book saved me from having to figure out all these things by trial and error over multiple trips, which just isn't possible for someone making a single, first-time trip to an area.

We had a great vacation and the super photos I got are largely thanks to this book.

And by the way, Oregon is cleaner, less crowded, and filled with friendlier people than California. I'm just sayin'.
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Karen F
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2011
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I purchased this book for a photographer and his wife who recently moved to Oregon. It was a birthday present. I perused it before giving it to him and thought it was perfect! The photos, although not as many as I would like, were great. But, more importantly, the information in the book was pertinent for a person new to Oregon who wants to photograph. It tells where to go, what time of the day, angle shots, etc. When he unwrapped the book I explained what it was to be used for and how, he became quite excited and immediately started digging into the book. He and his wife live on the central coast and had not explored any of the state. When he discovered there was an area called the Painted Hills and that we have a dessert as well as mountains he was in awe. Coming from Oklahoma I think it made him feel more "at home".

I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to explore and photograph our wonderful state. Make it a gift for yourself or, as I did, a friend or family member. It's one of those books that will be penciled, doggie eared, and well worn over time. In other words, the perfect gift.
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B. Mansencal
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bonne collection.
Reviewed in France on November 16, 2019
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Très bonne collection de guides photo sur l'ouest des Etats-Unis et celui-ci ne fait pas exception.
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David, UK photographer
5.0 out of 5 stars Planning a photo trip to Oregon? - start here
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2017
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Like the excellent southwest series by Laurent Martres, this book, and its companion piece for Washington, is an invaluable tool for landscape photographers. Great for planning my photo trips to the US, showing what type of images i can aspire to, where i need to be and at what times. The summary table at the back showing for each location its rating in terms of photo ops, trail difficulty and road difficulty is simple but brilliant.
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Miranda Himmelspeck
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2013
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This book has awesome advice! I haven't gotten to Oregon yet as we don't leave for another 2 weeks but this book tells you how to get to the most scenic spots, the hike involved to get the great pictures and advice on how to get the best picture including best time of day to shoot. I can NOT wait to get there and start to put some of the suggestions into practice. So glad I bought this book! I imagine it will be even more useful when I get there.
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Norbert V.
5.0 out of 5 stars Nicht nur für Fotografen
Reviewed in Germany on August 11, 2012
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Ich habe das Buch gekauft, um einen Überblick über die schönsten Ecken von Oregon zu bekommen. Diesen Zweck hat das Buch hervorragend erfüllt. Die Gliederung in verschiedene Landstriche ist sehr übersichtlich und die Beschreibung der einzelnen Locations ist sehr gut gelungen. Dieses Buch eigent sich nicht nur für Fotografen, die nach guten Fotolocations Ausschau halten, sondern auch für Urlaubsreisende, die Ideen bekommen möchten, welche Landesteile sie besuchen sollten.
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Michel Jasmin
5.0 out of 5 stars Very practical for a travelling photographer
Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2014
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This book is full of wonderful pictures and plenty of useful information for photographers who wish to maximise their chances of coming back with beautiful photographic memories during a period of travelling which is always too short.
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