Painted Hills

Brandon Collura September 5, 2020

Winding down the serpentine Burnt Ranch Road, the Painted Hills unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Central Oregon is a geological gem. The unit is one of three within the monument spread throughout Wheeler and Grant Counties. The Painted Hills are considered one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon and it is easy to see why.

*Eiffel Tower & Abbey of Saint Germain des Prés - Shot from rooftops of 6th Arrondissement (200mm F/11 5sec ISO 100)*

Paris - Part 1

Brandon Collura November 16, 2019

Paris, The City of Light, is a magical destination full of unparalleled history and architecture. Enchanting is the adjective that first comes to mind when describing this vastly historied jewel of Europe. Many books have been written detailing every museum and popular destination, but within this blog, I will share some lesser known gems in and around the arrondissements (neighborhoods) of this marvelous city.

Chasing Waterfalls in Oregon

Brandon Collura October 31, 2019

Oregon is truly a playground for the outdoor enthusiast and adventurer. The less populated and more rustic sibling of its Northern brother, Washington, Oregon boasts both the Cascade and Coast Ranges along with thousands of waterfalls and breathtaking coastlines extending just over 360 miles.

*Haleakalā Visitor Center (House of the Sun) Elev. 9,740 FT. (2,969 Meters)*

An Evening atop Haleakalā

Brandon Collura October 23, 2019

Haleakalā is often associated with watching a magical sunrise above the clouds. Although this is a magnificent experience, visiting the summit of this volcano after the sun goes down opens a window to the heavens and garners an experience one will likely never forget.

Havana - Back In Time

Brandon Collura April 9, 2019

Havana is a vibrant city that evokes vivid imagery of tropical surroundings, colorful cabarets and thirst quenching mojitos. This island capital city should be on your must see list should you find yourself in this part of the world!

In Bruges

Brandon Collura March 30, 2019

Bruges is one of the most picturesque cities in all of Europe - it consists of canals, cobblestone streets and some of the finest Medieval architecture anywhere to be found.