Pelorus Photography by Brigham Bechtel
@pelrousphotography.bsky.social
My goal is to share the world I engage through my viewfinder with an audience who may never get to glimpse the tiny pieces of our incredible planet that I am privileged to visit.
"The purpose of conservation: The greatest good to the greatest number of people for the longest time." Gifford Pinchot
January 22, 2026 at 5:10 PM
"The purpose of conservation: The greatest good to the greatest number of people for the longest time." Gifford Pinchot
"We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. ...Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds."
January 19, 2026 at 2:58 PM
"We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. ...Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds."
"The purpose of art is to represent the meaning of things." Aristotle.
January 15, 2026 at 11:49 PM
"The purpose of art is to represent the meaning of things." Aristotle.
"Art allows one to see the world through the eyes of another." Edith Stillwell
January 14, 2026 at 11:37 PM
"Art allows one to see the world through the eyes of another." Edith Stillwell
"Art does not reproduce the visible; rather, it makes visible." Paul Klee
January 13, 2026 at 2:31 PM
"Art does not reproduce the visible; rather, it makes visible." Paul Klee
I have been known to wonder aloud if the mason's mom reminded him to, "just be the best mason you can be."
January 12, 2026 at 9:27 PM
I have been known to wonder aloud if the mason's mom reminded him to, "just be the best mason you can be."
I believe we could all use a little calm these days.
January 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I believe we could all use a little calm these days.
I cannot wait to go find new trails this year. Here are some of my favorites from 2025.
January 9, 2026 at 12:56 AM
I cannot wait to go find new trails this year. Here are some of my favorites from 2025.
One year ago had an amazing trip to the Pacific northwest to see Mount Rainer and Olympic National Park and the Washington coast. I highly recommend you take any opportunity to do that.
January 7, 2026 at 11:50 PM
One year ago had an amazing trip to the Pacific northwest to see Mount Rainer and Olympic National Park and the Washington coast. I highly recommend you take any opportunity to do that.
"For me, Savannah's resistance to change was its saving grace." John Berendt
January 6, 2026 at 7:17 PM
"For me, Savannah's resistance to change was its saving grace." John Berendt
Friday of a New Year, but here are some of my favorite flowers from 2025.
January 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Friday of a New Year, but here are some of my favorite flowers from 2025.
The beginning of a New Year and only 729 more sunrises and sunsets to capture for 2026. Good luck to all my photographer friends.
January 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The beginning of a New Year and only 729 more sunrises and sunsets to capture for 2026. Good luck to all my photographer friends.
More of my favorites from 2025. I wish you all a happy New Year!
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
More of my favorites from 2025. I wish you all a happy New Year!
Some more of my best from 2025. I try to shoot an image that captures how the scene makes me feel.
December 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Some more of my best from 2025. I try to shoot an image that captures how the scene makes me feel.
Sharing some of my best work from 2025.
December 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Sharing some of my best work from 2025.
I was taught that triangles are important in composing images. How many do you see? You're welcome.
December 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I was taught that triangles are important in composing images. How many do you see? You're welcome.
It's Friday. Stop and smell....well whatever flowers you find.
December 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
It's Friday. Stop and smell....well whatever flowers you find.
Yesterday was the northern hemisphere's shortest day. Good!
December 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Yesterday was the northern hemisphere's shortest day. Good!
to defy the cold and dark, that is a reason to bloom.
December 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
to defy the cold and dark, that is a reason to bloom.
Even in poor weather the falls are enchanting.
December 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Even in poor weather the falls are enchanting.
The events of this weekend seemed particularly sad. I hope today you have time to pause and can find something to remind that the world is also full of wonder. Remember that darkness, even when it fights back, is always in retreat.
December 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The events of this weekend seemed particularly sad. I hope today you have time to pause and can find something to remind that the world is also full of wonder. Remember that darkness, even when it fights back, is always in retreat.
Search for flowers in the fall. You won't be disappointed.
December 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Search for flowers in the fall. You won't be disappointed.
Tis the season...
December 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Tis the season...
From hush, to murmur, to crash, to whisper and then the next quatrain. The sea repeats its sonnet to the islands in a timeless refrain.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
From hush, to murmur, to crash, to whisper and then the next quatrain. The sea repeats its sonnet to the islands in a timeless refrain.
felt the cold when I composed the shot.
December 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
felt the cold when I composed the shot.