About Peter West Carey
Peter West Carey is a world traveling professional photographer currently leading photo tours to Bhutan, Nepal and Alaska. He also hosts basic photography workshops along the West Coast of the USA as well as the free welcome 31 Days TO Better Photography series on his blog.
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The Pageantry And Chaos Of Bhutanese Monk Debates
As 300 Buddhist monks amble onto a courtyard overlooking the Bumthang Valley in central Bhutan, some carrying pillows for sitting and most wearing flip-flops or thin shoes even in the cold, Himalayan air, the
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Faces Of Baisakhi At The Golden Temple
Odds are Baisakhi is not a holy day you celebrate and it may not even be one of which you have heard. While the day is celebrated by Buddhists and Hindus for a number
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Tips For Taking Photos of Machu Picchu
Whether heading up the winding hill on the bus or trekking for days over high mountain passes, you have finally made it to Machu Picchu! It’s time to explore and, of course, take some
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Tips For Taking Photos Of The Taj Mahal
Peter West Carey share tips on shooting the Taj Mahal, one of the most photographed structures on Earth
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Kathmandu Before Dawn
There is a peace that penetrates Kathmandu in the dark hours between midnight and dawn. A peace that is impossible to find at any other time. For the lucky, this peaceful, quiet time coincides
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7 Benefits To Trekking In The Himalayas
Some travel to the Caribbean for a week in the sun to help them feel better. Others want a spa in Sedona with pampering and daily massages. For a different breed of traveler, there is
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A Packing List And Tips For The Inca Trail
It’s the trip of the lifetime and you’ve finally booked your airfare and tour: You’re going to trek the Inca Trail. Ancient. Exotic. A World Away. After the adrenaline rush from clicking, “Purchase” on
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Between The Reef And The Outback
While the Great Barrier Reef and The Outback are not to be missed when visiting Australia, there is a lesser known gem in between the two. The 2,300 miles long swath of land separating
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VARANASI AND THE GANGES RIVER
Lighting candels before Aarti Life in India thrives along the waterways which cascade down the Himalaya mountains far to the north, meandering until they reach the Indian Ocean. No place in India is a
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200 Years Of Discovery – Petra’s Re-Discovery Bicentennial
A thousand luminaries wash orange candlelight across curving cliffs soaring 500 feet above a sand floor as murmurs reverberate along the narrow, mile-long entrance to Petra at night. The air is cool and smells
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