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Chris Byrne

@chris-byrne.bsky.social
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Landscape and Nature Photographer based in Portland, Oregon. I offer beautiful large format prints and teach the art of photography on our premier small group workshops all over the world. www.destinationearthphototours.com www.chrisbyrnephotography.com

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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
The most perfectly framed shot from Greenland that I’ve ever seen. Just incredible
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Some new aerial work from Shark Bay in Western Australia. A place that absolutely blew me away. Sorry for my absence over here. It’s been a very busy last few months of leading workshops and personal trips. This adventure to Australia being one of those. Hope you like this one shot from a plane.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Two versions of the same image just taken last week while in Camargue, France. These two stallions had been separated for a few days and were play fighting to say hello. I do love the color version but this subject matter just screams for black and white. Which do you all prefer?
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
My team at Destination Earth Photo Tours has just put together an awesome opportunity at Brooks Falls Alaska to photograph brown bears during the summer salmon run at the end of July. It’s a very small group workshop and the trip of a lifetime to be able to spend that many nights there. DM for info.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Wild Heart | Patagonia 2022 This image and many others are available for purchase on my website as beautiful fine art prints. I’m looking at a 40x60 inch in my office right now that is heading off to a collector. A favorite memory of mine that has quickly become a best seller. Get yours today!
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Kilian Schönberger @kilianschoenberger.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Entry to Heaven Bluebells Paradise #landscapephotography #Landschaftsfotografie #bluebells
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
A moment I don’t think I’ll soon forget. These three Bengal Tiger siblings walking side by side right towards my jeep in Ranthambhore
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Four images from this year’s trip to India. I’m currently flying back home with two 10 hour flights down and one more short one to go. My workshop this year was a tremendous success with so many incredible sightings. Dates for next year are now open. Message me for details if you’re interested!
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
I’ve gone from photographing African wildlife last month to Indian wildlife this month. Specifically tigers with my workshop clients in Ranthambhore. To say that these Bengal tigers are majestic creatures is an understatement. Here’s an image from yesterday morning!
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Four images from Kenya. This year’s trip yielded a very good crop of photos. Really wish I could share more than four at a time over here. We had an awesome group for my workshop and I’ve been excited in seeing their photos as well. Dates are all set for next year March 2026. Reach out for details!
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
From an extraordinary evening in Amboseli #kenya
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
I’ve been a little quiet over here as I spent the last three weeks in Kenya leading a group of photographers over there on my annual wildlife safari workshop. Here’s a few photos from that trip with lots more to come. I find it quite difficult to keep up with social media while I’m traveling. Enjoy!
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Morning light filters through the Spanish moss in the canopy of the big cypress bayou. These southern swamps have become a very special place to me as I’ve returned here every autumn for the last 6 years. I think I’ll start sharing more from the floating forests and the haunting beauty that is holds
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Richard Branson @richardbranson.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
I’m thinking that we’ve seen the last of major snow here in the Pacific Northwest where I live. So today I’m sharing an image from a few years ago of one of my favorite waterfalls blanketed in a foot of fresh powder. Hiking in and out of here was a treat that day being the first ones on this trail.
Spirit Falls in the Pacific Northwest blanketed in snow.
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Foto @fotoapp.co · 21/02/2025
Foto is now available on Google and Apple App Stores! Direct links are on our website at fotoapp.co
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
I think it’s time that I share more wildlife images over here. Here’s 4 from Kenya. I’m very excited to be heading back there in a week with an eager group of workshop clients. What do you all think, should I share more of this type of work?
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Strange shapes in some beautiful light. Iceland from high above.
An aerial photograph from above the highlands in Iceland
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Happy Monday Everyone! I’ve been revisiting some old images from Italy as I make plans to return again this spring. I’m excited to get back here and will soon be offering more workshops to this awesome country. If you’d like to be the first to know as plans develop please shoot me a message. 🍷🇮🇹
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Unfortunately I don’t have any heart shaped rocks to share on this day of love. But I do have this lady in red. I hope that all of you have someone special to share your lives with, not just today but everyday. Whether that’s a significant other, a sandstone woman, a dog, or an AI girlfriend. ❤️❤️❤️
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Wishing I was in Hawaii today. Photographing this scene 7 years ago almost made me miss my flight home. As I stood here with the water rushing around my feet and a tremendous feeling of gratitude I just didn’t want to leave. I’ve titled this one “Mahalo” and I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for looking.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
I changed my cover photo over here the other day and this is what that looks like. The Iceland highlands photographed from above. I’m going to sound like a broken record over here but seeing this landscape from a small plane just leaves me breathless every time.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Rachael’s work is mesmerizing
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Albert Dros @albertdros.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
A cold spring morning in The Netherlands
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Pastel skies along the Oregon Coast. This is a delightful place to spend an evening.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Wild Horses • Camargue (2024)
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Glacier National Park is my favorite place to be in the summer. The crisp mountain air, trickling streams and wildlife make it so special to me. This is an older image from an area that is now closed off for restoration. Only the bears, marmots and mountain goats get to see this summertime view now.
Glacier National Park in Montana
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Ian Gaston Photography @iangaston.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
At least 50 million years in the making. It’s easy to get lost in this coastline’s unique beauty
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Swimming Aspen trees in autumn. I just love the uniqueness of these trees here. Quite a special place for photography.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Aerials from the desert badlands. You can never have too many drone batteries out here!
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
“Awakening” From the first of the eruptions in recent years in Iceland. The Fagradalsfjall volcano creates new earth as her lava reaches out like tentacles before the setting sun. This will always be one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Tap photo and turn your phone to view it larger.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Big fan of Brent’s work. Check him out!
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
New Zealand by air!
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Surfin’ Seashell
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
From deep in the Chilean fjords while exploring Patagonia by boat. I flew my drone out a few miles into this section and had no idea the sunbow was there until I saw the photos on my computer (couldn’t really see it on the screen). So glad that I was bracketing shots to capture this scene properly.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Some moody autumn atmosphere around this classic waterfall in the Pacific Northwest. Looks like we will finally be getting some snow here in the next week. Too bad this one is inaccessible in winter. Have a great weekend and thanks for taking a look and all of the support over here. Cheers gang!
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
I just really enjoy Viktoria’s eye and image processing so much. If you don’t follow her already then you’re missing out.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
One of the rare times I’ve had a person in a photo. This is my friend @bronwyni.bsky.social standing in the California Redwoods taking in those glorious god beams. Even with these insanely good conditions, without her in the frame for scale it would look and feel totally different.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
One of my favorite subjects to photograph are these glacial river deltas in Iceland from the air. It is always a surprise what you will see when flying in a small plane but it’s some of the most beautiful abstract art on earth. Here’s a pair from my very first flight many years ago.
“Medusa” aerial photograph from Iceland by Chris Byrne“Blue Ribbons” aerial photograph from Iceland by Chris Byrne
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Winter in Yosemite
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
There’s always light at the end of the tunnel. Photographed in a unique little slot canyon in New Zealand
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
I’d love to see what this one by @roncoscorrosa.bsky.social would look like printed huge. The details here are pretty insane
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I’ve been on Bluesky for a couple months now and really loving it so it’s about time I properly introduce myself. This video does it better than any written words could say why I am a photographer. Not sure how video will do on here so if you enjoy this then please share! youtu.be/VWJyPQcJf60?...
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Chris Byrne Photography - The Payoff
YouTube video by Chris Byrne Photography
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
A small cottonwood tree clinging to the canyon wall in Zion National Park catches a bit of light from overhead during the fall.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
A summer morning at Mount Rainier with this wild top hat lenticular cloud spinning over the peak as the sun came up. I watched this cloud for more than an hour rotating around and catching the light. Quite a memorable experience.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Four photos from the Utah badlands. The light and layers and textures here are just some awesome subjects to photograph.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Paine Grande in Patagonia with a palette of fall colors starting to emerge as a storm clears at sunrise.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
A cluster of aspens with soft light and mist in the distance in Colorado during autumn. This moment didn’t last long as rain soon began to fall and get heavier and heavier, changing the colors of the trees from white to brown. But for this brief time they were just perfect.
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
The Castle on the Cliffs • Ireland (2024)
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Chris Byrne @chris-byrne.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Frosted Flakes / 2023 Mist sweeps across the valley beneath Mount Adams as it catches the early morning light, while the last bit of fall color hangs onto the frosted leaves of this stand of birch trees.
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