Oregon draws photographers from all over the world, and it’s no surprise. From the barren beauty of the Painted Hills to the awe-inspiring views on the coast, you could spend years capturing the natural wonders found here. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or just learning to use your camera, you’ll definitely want to check out these 14 gorgeous spots around the Beaver State.
- The Hood River Valley
Danielle D. Hughson/Moment Open Collection via Getty Images The Hood River Valley has plenty of pretty views, including mountainside fields of flowers, as shown here.
- Trillium Lake
Design Pics/Craig Tuttle via Getty Images Speaking of the Hood River Valley, Trillium Lake is a great place to capture views of Mount Hood. This popular shot is magnificent year-round.
- Multnomah Falls
Design Pics/Craig Tuttle via Getty Images Oregon’s tallest waterfall, Multnomah Falls is downright picturesque.
- Oregon’s Other Waterfalls
portgrimes/iStock via Getty Images Of course, Oregon has hundreds of waterfalls. While Multnomah Falls might be the most-visited, others are just as captivating. Here, a photographer focuses on Punch Bowl Falls.
- Crater Lake
leezsnow/iStock via Getty Images It’s hard to beat the azure beauty of Crater Lake.
- Ghost Forest
kojihirano/iStock via Getty Images The Ghost Forest in Neskowin is most visible during very low tides, and it’s a fascinating place to capture.
- The Coast’s Crashing Waves
Janina Zielecki/EyeEm via Getty Images Powerful ocean waves can be tricky to photograph, but they’re worth the effort. You’ll find great spots to capture crashing waves all up and down the coast.
- The Coast’s Tide Pools
Mitch Diamond/Photodisc via Getty Images Some of Oregon’s most interesting subjects are found through your macro lens. Check your tide table and head to a beach. This photographer is snapping shots at Bandon Beach.
- Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach
vacaplay/iStock via Getty Images Cannon Beach is one of Oregon’s most-photographed places, and you can see why. Hang out til sunset for a magical shot.
- Secret Beach
Mitch Diamond/Photodisc via Getty Images Secret Beach is a particularly scenic beach. During the golden hour, it’s even more stunning.
- Oregon’s Lakes
Regula Heeb-Zweifel/Getty Images Trillium Lake is the most famous photography spot, but many of Oregon’s lakes are just as pretty. This photographer is set up at Sparks Lake.
- Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
Mitch Diamond/Photodisc via Getty Images Photographers look forward to the annual tulip festival at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm every year. It’s a great place to shoot tulips, and you can usually purchase a special ticket that allows you in early for sunrise shots, or to stay later for sunset photos.
- Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness
Buddy Mays/Corbis Documentary Collection via Getty Images Some of Oregon’s most picturesque beauty is found in its most remote places. The Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness is well worth the travel time.
- Painted Hills
Pete Saloutos/Getty Images The rich, variegated colors of the Painted Hills make for some brilliant photos.
Where are your favorite Oregon places to photograph? Tell us in the comments, and show us your favorite photos!
Danielle D. Hughson/Moment Open Collection via Getty Images
The Hood River Valley has plenty of pretty views, including mountainside fields of flowers, as shown here.
Design Pics/Craig Tuttle via Getty Images
Speaking of the Hood River Valley, Trillium Lake is a great place to capture views of Mount Hood. This popular shot is magnificent year-round.
Oregon’s tallest waterfall, Multnomah Falls is downright picturesque.
portgrimes/iStock via Getty Images
Of course, Oregon has hundreds of waterfalls. While Multnomah Falls might be the most-visited, others are just as captivating. Here, a photographer focuses on Punch Bowl Falls.
leezsnow/iStock via Getty Images
It’s hard to beat the azure beauty of Crater Lake.
kojihirano/iStock via Getty Images
The Ghost Forest in Neskowin is most visible during very low tides, and it’s a fascinating place to capture.
Janina Zielecki/EyeEm via Getty Images
Powerful ocean waves can be tricky to photograph, but they’re worth the effort. You’ll find great spots to capture crashing waves all up and down the coast.
Mitch Diamond/Photodisc via Getty Images
Some of Oregon’s most interesting subjects are found through your macro lens. Check your tide table and head to a beach. This photographer is snapping shots at Bandon Beach.
vacaplay/iStock via Getty Images
Cannon Beach is one of Oregon’s most-photographed places, and you can see why. Hang out til sunset for a magical shot.
Secret Beach is a particularly scenic beach. During the golden hour, it’s even more stunning.
Regula Heeb-Zweifel/Getty Images
Trillium Lake is the most famous photography spot, but many of Oregon’s lakes are just as pretty. This photographer is set up at Sparks Lake.
Photographers look forward to the annual tulip festival at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm every year. It’s a great place to shoot tulips, and you can usually purchase a special ticket that allows you in early for sunrise shots, or to stay later for sunset photos.
Buddy Mays/Corbis Documentary Collection via Getty Images
Some of Oregon’s most picturesque beauty is found in its most remote places. The Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness is well worth the travel time.
Pete Saloutos/Getty Images
The rich, variegated colors of the Painted Hills make for some brilliant photos.
If you love capturing photos of Oregon’s natural beauty, you’ll want to join our Oregon Nature Lovers Group on Facebook, where you can see tons of gorgeous photos taken all around the Beaver State, and even post your own.
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