Tag: river

  • Wild and Scenic 2 Minute Meditation: Along the Wallowa and Grande Ronde

    Wild and Scenic 2 Minute Meditation: Along the Wallowa and Grande Ronde

    Wild and scenic sights and sounds from a multi day river trip on the Wallowa and Grande Ronde River in northeastern Oregon. Clips at 20 sec intervals. Film in 4K with the Sony A7RIV.

  • Wallowa and Grande Ronde River — Minam, OR to Boggan’s Oasis, WA

    Wallowa and Grande Ronde River — Minam, OR to Boggan’s Oasis, WA

    Another wild and scenic Oregon river in the books. 68 miles on the Wallowa and Grande Ronde. We couldn’t get the band back together from last year and I’ll miss the August trip they have planned, but you’ve gotta go when you have a chance and when the flows are good. The first image is…

  • Heart of the Owyhee

    Heart of the Owyhee

    This image was taken as we entered what I thought was the most dramatic section of river on the Lower Oywhee. It was shot from a standing position on the raft in flat water, close to an ancient cave we had just explored. Ahead of this scene the canyon walls tightened with some of the…

  • Northern Scorpion at Camp in the Owyhee

    Northern Scorpion at Camp in the Owyhee

    Scorpion at camp on day 2. It was not a concern, we were just happy to be camping somewhere that wasn’t infested with ticks (most I’ve ever seen) after the first night on the river. This is the Northern Scoprion, not known to sting humans and less venomous than other species. Owyhee River. Oregon. May…

  • Sun Rays through a Small Arch Above an Owyhee Slot Canyon

    Sun Rays through a Small Arch Above an Owyhee Slot Canyon

    I don’t know how many minutes per year the sun shines through this extremely small arch from the front of this slot canyon, but it can’t be many. I was just happy to be standing there for one of them … Owyhee River Canyon. Oregon. May 2023. Cascadia Gallery: https://store.davidnbraun.com/cascadia-oregon-washington-landscape-photography

  • Lower Owyhee Rapids (GoPro Footage)

    Lower Owyhee Rapids (GoPro Footage)

    Having just returned from an incredible 50 mile rafting adventure down the remote Lower Owyhee in Eastern Oregon, I was eager to check out the GoPro footage from some of the more notable rapids. Below are a few brief edits I put together. Amazing canyon experience paddling through this section of the river. Photos coming…

  • Leaving Civilization Behind for a Few Days

    Leaving Civilization Behind for a Few Days

    Lots of planning, packing, and logistics. But it all becomes worthwhile once you get on the water. Departing from Rome, OR for a paddle down the remote Lower Oywhee in Eastern Oregon. 3 packrafts, 1 oar rig raft, 1 cattle dog, 6 humans, 50 miles, countless hilarious moment, a wild and scenic river canyon where…

  • Journey through Time Slideshow — Floating the John Day River from Clarno to Cottonwood

    Journey through Time Slideshow — Floating the John Day River from Clarno to Cottonwood

    Photography slideshow from a scenic float down the John Day River from Clarno to Cottonwood. Images arranged in chronological order. Stills taken with the Sony A7RIV using waterproof housing while on the raft. Select images from this trip are available at: https://store.davidnbraun.com/cascadia-oregon-washington-landscape-photography

  • “Vivid Colors Along the West Fork of the Carson”

    “Vivid Colors Along the West Fork of the Carson”

     I was happy to see this print come together for a local client in the Lake Tahoe basin.   “Vivid Colors Along the West Fork of the Carson” 1. Final Product2. Original Image Framing:  Artrageous (https://www.yelp.com/…/artrageous-fine-framing-south…)Size:  51 x 32Paper:  Moab Entrada Smooth Fine Art Paper

  • River Trip Gallery: John Day River

    River Trip Gallery: John Day River

    Under the category “projects” I try to feature more extensive galleries of various adventures on my website. Recently added is one from a trip down the John Day River in Oregon from Clarno to Cottonwood. https://www.davidnbraun.com/index/G0000NuZaPsE7fHQ/thumbshttps://www.davidnbraun.com/index/G0000NuZaPsE7fHQ/thumbs The very best landscape images from this trip are available for purchase in the Cascadia Gallery