Mike Putnam Photography
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The Deschutes River in heavy autumn flow as seen on a beautiful autumn day, along the Deschutes River Trail north of the beautiful city of Bend, Oregon. The Deschutes River Trail is a local favorite of hikers, Mt. Bikers, and Fly Fishermen in the Central Oregon area. Photo credit: Troy McMullin/ Pacific Crest Stock |
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Central Oregon's Mt. Washington as seen at sunrise after a fresh autumn snowfall. This view of Mt. Washington can be seen along Central Oregon's Santiam Pass. The Mt. Washington Wilderness area offers countless outdoor opportunities for hikers, climbers, and fisherman. While winter covers this beautiful landscape under heavy snowfall, warm weather seasons make this beautiful mountain along the Cascade Crest a paradise for explorers. Photo credit: Mike Putnam/ Pacific Crest Stock |
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Scott Lake and the Three Sisters Mountains in autumn. This beautiful aline lake near Central Oregon's McKenzie Pass is enjoyed by campers and day hikers alike. Sunsets can be truly sublime, especially in autumn when the colors of Huckleberry bushes enliven the shores of this already beautiful lake. Photo credit: Mike Putnam/ Pacific Crest Stock |
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Late afternoon light bathes "The Monument" at Smith Rock State Park near Terrebonne, Oregon. Smith Rock is a world renowned rock climbing destination and also offers phenomenal Mt. Biking, hiking and people watching. " The Monument" is off limits to rock climbers because it is a nesting site for golden eagles. Photo Credit: Troy McMullin/ Pacific Crest Stock |
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Heavy snowfall blankets mountain hemlocks and the Central Oregon Cascades at sunrise. This photograph was captured at the summit of Tumalo Mountain which serves as a winter playground for the backcountry skiers and snowboarders of the Bend area. In addition to South Sister, Middle Sister and Broken Top Mountains which are visible in this image, there are also stunning easterly views of the High Desert which can be appreciated from the summit of Tumalo Mountain. Photo Credit: Mike Putnam/ Pacific Credit Stock |
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The Metolius River near the small Central Oregon town of Camp Sherman is beautiful any time of year but especially when Autumn's frosty nights turn the riparian flora along the river's edge wonderful shades of gold, orange and red. The Metolius is a treasure for Fly fishermen and hikers alike. The combination of towering old growth trees and stunningly clear water are irresistible to both families and individuals looking for day excursions or long weekend stays. The nearby Camp Sherman store with it's historic coolers and excellent deli sandwiches also adds a rustic beauty to any visit to the Metolius Basin. Photo Credit: Mike Putnam/ Pacific Crest Stock |
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Verdant moss covered basalt columns add wonderful texture to this photograph of Proxy Falls, located on Highway 242, west of the town of Sisters, Oregon. Two waterfalls ,an old growth forest, and beautiful fall color highlight a family friendly trail through this wondrous temperate rain forest. Photo Credit: Mike Putnam/ Pacific Crest Stock |
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Green pastures, freshly dusted mountains, and delicate cumulous clouds make for an image of pastoral beauty, in the Strawberry Mountain area of Eastern Oregon. One of Eastern Oregon's hidden gems, the Strawberry mountains offer excellent camping, fishing and hiking opportunities. Photo Credit: Troy McMullin/ Pacific Crest Stock |
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Wizard Falls on the Metolius River in Central Oregon is decorated with vibrant fall color. Always a favorite fly fishing destination, this river also offers family entertainment as the Wizard Falls Fish hatchery is located only a few hundred yards away from the falls. The hatchery is a classic educational opportunity where one can learn about the species of trout that inhabit the Metolius basin. Children also delight in the opportunity to feed the gigantic breeding trout located in the holding pond on the hatchery grounds. Photo Credit: Mike Putnam/ Pacific Crest Stock |
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The Three Sisters Mountains known to early settlers as (from left to right) "Charity", "Hope", and "Faith" form a stunning backdrop to the city of Bend and the surrounding Central Oregon region. The Three Sisters, all of which reach over 10,000 feet in elevation are the third, fourth and fifth tallest mountains in Oregon. Surrounded by the expansive Three Sisters Wilderness Area and covered with numerous glaciers, these amazing mountains offer endless outdoor adventure to Central Oregon's residents and visitors. Photo Credit: Mike Putnam/ Pacific Crest Stock |
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