2017-10-05 18:50
First of all, there have been some big changes over the past week. I have officially decided to change my name from Hood Photography to Sarah Bettey Photography. There were quite a few reaso… Read More
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Photographer focusing on landscapes, macro and nature photography from the Mt. Hood to Portland, Oregon areas and beyond.
2017-10-05 18:49
On my sons 4th birthday 2 weeks ago we took the very easy "hike" to Munson Creek Falls outside Tillamook Oregon. The path winds through some pretty forest along Munson Creek, then opens up a… Read More
2017-10-05 18:46
Out in the middle of nowhere near Boyd, Oregon there are the remains of a mill, and behind that, this old leaning building. I searched online and could not find its true origin. But being a… Read More
2017-10-05 18:42
My love for the gorgeous trillium flower runs deep. So this time of year is one of my favorites because I can go on a rainy day hike in the middle of nowhere and see the delicate blooms all… Read More
2017-10-05 18:39
I love taking drives out to northern Central Oregon. Dropping south outside of The Dalles, you are immediately transported into another place and time. Farmlands stretch as far as the eye ca… Read More
2017-10-05 18:37
When we have amazing weather like we did this weekend, it is easy to forget that for two weeks it rained. And it rained. And then... it rained! Last week before our sunny skies and after bei… Read More
2017-10-05 18:29
I have driven past this abandoned homestead several times before. Sometimes I stop, like I did last winter when everything was brown and dormant. When I drove past this last weekend, it… Read More
2017-10-05 18:26
In May, the small town of Scio, Oregon has their annual Lamb and Wool Fair, which we like to go to. My husbands Uncle Jerry and his family live there and is a lot of fun to go visit them and… Read More
2017-10-05 18:18
It rained heavily all weekend long. We escaped outside in rain gear to get a breath of fresh spring air. Everything was covered in rain droplets. Lovely!Shared On: Macro Monday; I Heart… Read More
2017-10-05 18:15
I went on a very pretty drive with some friends and my son on Sunday through the Columbia River Gorge, ending up outside of the small town of Mosier. This pretty field filled with wildflower… Read More
2017-10-05 16:47
Celebrate. Honor. Remember. And most importantly, thank you to our heroes.Shared On: Inspire Me Monday; Good. Random. Fun.; Blue Monday; Life Thru the Lens; Thorough My Lens; &hell…Read More
2017-10-05 16:43
Driving outside of Sisters, Oregon we briefly stopped at Black Butte Ranch to admire the views of the Middle and North Sister looming above Phalarope Lake with Broken Top peeking out from be… Read More
2017-10-04 21:34
I am lucky enough to have access to the very top of Powell Butte in Central Oregon. The view is amazing. We went up there this past weekend just in time to catch the last minutes of the day… Read More
2017-10-04 21:32
Driving west along Highway 26 outside of Warm Springs, Oregon I noticed this abandoned car in someones field. Being a sucker for anything abandoned, I pulled off the road and navigated caref… Read More
2017-10-04 21:31
A small bucket list task of mine of the past few years has been to visit the Ochoco Wayside State Park after dark to capture the lights of Prineville. The small central Oregon town was prett… Read More
2017-10-04 21:29
On the second day of a recent trip to Neskowin, Oregon, there was a very thick fog that rolled in from the ocean. I know that in the low tide, the remains of an ancient "ghost forest" can be… Read More
2017-10-04 21:27
I visited the tiny beach town of Neskowin two weeks ago and because of my busy schedule, have not been able to post the photos until this week. Once I got home I realized I had taken many ph… Read More
2017-10-04 21:23
I might as well share one last photo of Proposal Rock, where I often found myself pointing my lens during a recent trip to Neskowin. Proposal Rock is a sea stack just at the edge of the ocea… Read More
2016-04-07 13:30
This is the very last moment of the first day we spent in Pacific City at Cape Kiwanda this past week. Haystack Rock was silhouetted perfectly but the sun just hitting the horizon. A perfect… Read More
2016-04-06 13:30
Cape Meares State Park is a great stop along the Oregon Coast. It has a lighthouse, picnic areas, an ancient forest, and spectacular views. This is looking north along the coastline, where y… Read More
2016-04-05 13:30
My family spent most of the week last week at the Oregon coast to celebrate my sons fourth birthday. So prepare yourselves for beach themed shots! We stayed in Pacific City and had a fantast… Read More
2016-03-31 13:30
Everyone has heard of the seven wonders of the world, but Oregon has it's own set of wonders. I have visited most of them, but had not been to the Painted Hills since I was a kid. We travele… Read More
2016-03-29 13:30
The woods are full of little baby plants making their springtime appearances. This little fern pushed its way through the moss and will soon unfurl into a pretty frond.To purchase a print of… Read More
2016-03-24 13:30
It is the first official week of spring! The sun came out this past weekend and gave us a real taste of what is to come in the near future.To purchase a print of this photo, visit my print s… Read More
2016-03-23 13:30
About ten miles above the Historic Columbia Gorge Highway and Bridal Veil Falls are the headwaters of Bridal Veil Creek. They can easily be accessed off Larch Mountain. We took a nice rainy… Read More
2016-03-22 13:30
The road driving into John Day Fossil Beds National Monument's Painted Hills Unit is pretty amazing. You pass little sneak peeks of what is to come inside the actual park. This hill was a fe… Read More
2016-03-17 18:48
When the forest is all lit up in sunlight and the smell of spring is all around, it makes me very happy. Wishing everyone a very Happy St. Patrick's Day! To purchase a print of this photo, v… Read More
2016-03-16 13:30
I was driving along Larch Mountain Road outside of Corbett, Oregon. There are many clear cut areas along the road before you hit the protected forest. One in particular caught my eye, and I… Read More
2016-03-14 13:30
A season for mushrooms is upon us! It has been really rainy and wet around our neck of the woods, but the forecast is showing sun in the upcoming few days. All that dampness with the warmth… Read More
2016-03-07 18:39
It seemingly happened overnight. I do not recall the plum trees in my backyard having so much as any little white buds on them when I went to bed, and then in the morning they were in full b… Read More
2016-03-03 17:00
The sun was just about to rise over Mt. Hood foothills when I stopped by the Sandy River Delta Park in Troutdale. The ripple of the clouds look really warm and inviting in the sunrise light… Read More
2016-03-01 18:12
I was in search of some easy to access waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge area to take some friends to this past weekend. I have done all of the easy hikes along the Columbia River Highw… Read More
2016-02-24 14:30
This weekend was nice enough that we were able to get out both days to enjoy some much needed outdoor time. Sunday we took a drive up the gorge to a waterfall on my bucket list. We passed ma… Read More
2016-02-23 18:10
We are so spoiled in the Pacific Northwest that a pretty scene like this almost gets overlooked. I debated taking my camera out of my bag because I have so many photos similar to this one. B… Read More
2016-02-18 14:30
I am almost never up before sunrise. But last week I was unexpectedly awake about an hour before the sun came up and decided to get in my car and seek out a spot to catch the morning color… Read More
2016-02-17 16:33
What a difference in the weather a week makes. February at the coast is usually stormy, grey and rainy, like I imagine it is this week. But we totally lucked out and got to enjoy the beach a… Read More
2016-02-16 14:30
We were driving down a thin one lane forest road outside of Lincoln City, Oregon. The moisture on the ground was quickly evaporating in the warmth of the sunlight, creating sun rays in the r… Read More
2016-02-10 14:30
I have been to the tiny beach town of Neskowin, Oregon many times. We took an impromptu visit this past weekend and there was something distinctly different. Neskowin River flows down the be… Read More
2016-02-08 14:30
Willamette Falls is the Pacific Northwests largest natural waterfall by volume. It is located between Oregon City and West Linn. On a clear day, you can easily spot Mt. Hood looming over the… Read More
2016-01-31 07:08
Every year, I see the first flower of the year in my moms garden. Oh, but not this year! This year it was in my own yard!!! A bright yellow crocus popped up in my front yard and was in full… Read More
2016-01-28 16:55
I have been unable to find any information online about the old abandoned Douglas Hollow School. It is located outside of Dufur, Oregon off a little dirt road that cut through the middle of… Read More
2016-01-26 18:34
While much of the country has been battered by intense winter storms, we in the Pacific Northwest were enjoying mild, sunny, almost spring like days. I took my son out to enjoy the sun yeste… Read More
2016-01-21 14:30
The rain has been dumping down for what seems like forever. December set rainfall records, and while we did get a little break in the downpour at the beginning of January, this past weekend… Read More
2016-01-20 18:11
In the small town of Vernonia, Oregon stands the remains of the old Oregon-American Lumber Company. Dotted along the edge of Vernonia Lake Park are ruins of the mill, which closed in 1957. T… Read More
2015-12-31 18:53
Happy New Years Eve, everyone!With 2015 coming to the close, I am happy to present my annual "favorites" list. At the end of each year I select my favorite photos that I have taken over the… Read More
2015-12-17 14:30
A bit of a Throwback Thursday post today. I took this photo the last time we had a clear sky. It seems like forever, even though it was only about 10 days ago! The pounding rains and thick c… Read More
2015-12-15 14:30
My son and I traveled down to Silver Falls State Park this past weekend with family friends to check out their Christmas Festival. It was awful. Do not go. Ok, I lie. I only say this because… Read More
2015-12-10 19:00
As I mentioned in a post last week, I am not a morning person. But the morning golden hour does have its photography benefits. After watching the full moon go down in the west, I trekked thr… Read More
2015-12-08 22:50
Looking west from a high peak on Reservoir Road outside of Prineville Oregon, you can make out the tops of the Three Sisters - Faith, Hope and Charity - through the wintery haze.To purchase… Read More
2015-12-03 18:49
I am not a morning person by any stretch of the imagination. However, on Thanksgiving morning, I was up before the sun came up and the moon was just having its last moments above the horizon… Read More
2015-12-01 16:32
On Sunday, we braved driving the snowpacked road down to Trillium Lake. The gate was still open and we saw a lot of people walking back up from the lake. One lady stopped us and said that if… Read More
2015-11-30 14:30
As the temperatures drop heading into winter and things start to freeze, the leafy plants that usually carpet the forest floor all die away. But not the hearty sword fern. It keeps its folia… Read More
2015-11-26 14:30
I am very thankful and extend my best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to my American followers! I do hope you have a peaceful and memorable time with those that you love.Yesterday morning wh… Read More
2015-11-25 18:41
This is probably my last autumn post of the year, as it seems winter is upon us here in our area. I visited Smith and Bybee Wetlands on a very rainy, stormy day. However, towards the end of… Read More
2015-11-24 21:42
Here in the thick part of the forest, you see just a bit more of the yellow leaves still clinging to their branches than out in the open areas. Away from the protection from the stormy wet… Read More
2015-11-19 14:30
Cape Horn Overlook, off Highway 14 along the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, is a easy spot to get out, stretch your legs and take in the beauty that the pacific northwest has t… Read More
2015-11-18 14:30
Washougal River's Dougan Falls is amazing! What an awesome spot! It is very, very easy to access and can be viewed right from your car if you happen to travel to it on a rainy day like I did… Read More
2015-11-17 16:53
During the heavy rains and blustery autumn winds, it does not take long for a tree lined road to be overwhelmed by leaves. This country drive is a perfect example!Purchase This Print: Sizes… Read More
2015-11-16 14:30
Yesterday was very rainy here in the Portland Metro area. However, I had been indoors all weekend and needed to get out, regardless of the constant downpour. We visited Smith and Bybee Lakes… Read More
2015-11-12 14:30
Connecting Oregon and Washington between Cascade Locks and Stevenson, the Bridge of the Gods is one of my very favorite locations to photograph. The bridge itself is pretty outstanding, but… Read More
2015-11-11 14:30
Reeder Falls is located on the Washougal River in Washington, not far from the Columbia River Gorge. There are many waterfalls in a very short stretch of the river. I had read about the area… Read More
2015-11-10 14:30
It takes me about 8 minutes to walk from my house to McMenamins Edgefield. I love having the gathering spot so close, especially when we have visitors and the weather is cooperating. It is g… Read More
2015-11-05 14:30
Last week I took a drive east up the gorge a few miles and stopped at the Womens Forum just in time to see this pretty scene, with the moon rising over Crown Point. A lovely way to end the d… Read More
2015-11-04 14:30
This old maple has a bad case of the shelf fungus! All the way around its trunk were clumps of the brackets. Pretty, but also pretty damaging to the tree.Purchase This Print: Sizes8 x 10 $2… Read More
2015-11-02 14:30
The peak of autumn colors is quickly coming to an end around the Portland Metro area. I had to take a photo of the canopy above from under this horse chestnut tree before it was too late and… Read More
2015-10-29 13:30
We were leaving River View Cemetery on a soggy grey Oregon autumn day when the skies opened up for just about 5 minutes and we enjoyed some golden sunshine peeking through the trees. I snapp… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Here is another macro of a plum tree blossom after a sprinkling of spring rain. Follow Hood Photography on Facebook and Instagram! Thanks!Shared On:Macro MondayMacro MondayI Heart MacroInspi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Next week, I hope to have a batch of fresh new photos to share with you, as the wait the replacement of my broken lens has finally concluded. I hope to take my newly acquired lens out this w… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Oregon rainclouds broke long enough this evening for a small amount of color to appear on the horizon. Shortly after this was taken, the clouds took over again and it started to po… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Is there anything more spring-like than pools of rain collected on a fresh tulip leaf? I think not :)Follow Hood Photography on Facebook and Instagram! Thanks!Shared On:Our WorldSweet Shot T… Read More
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