Mountains are calling & I must go! Let’s wander where the Wi-Fi is weak & the trails are steep.
Adventure awaits!
Jason Roberts is a photographer who threw himself back into the art like a man escaping a burning building. No plan, no roadmap, just a camera and a hunger for something real. Oregon is his stomping ground: mountains that bleed into the sky, rivers that rage like drunk gods, and ghost towns crumbling under the weight of time. That’s where his lens points, not at the polished, the staged, or the safe, but at the raw nerve of the world.
Roberts walked away from photography once, swallowed by the static of daily life, but he came back swinging. The camera became his weapon and salvation, a way to wrestle order from chaos and bring back proof that the wild is still out there kicking. Every shot is a field report: lightning storms stitched over the Three Sisters, deer skulls strung up in hunting camps, forests whispering secrets in the dark.
Through Nerdy Viking Photography, Roberts keeps driving down back roads, chasing storms, and crawling into the forgotten corners of the Pacific Northwest. His work is part survival note, part love letter, part battle cry. A reminder that beauty isn’t gentle, it’s feral, and you have to step off the map to find it.
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The Allure of Fall and Winter Hiking Adventures
While spring and summer lure many hikers with their sunny skies and vibrant greenery, there’s something uniquely magical about trekking through nature in the cooler seasons. Fall’s fiery foliage paints the trails in rich hues of orange and gold, while winter offers serene, snow-dusted landscapes that feel like stepping into another world. Cooler temperatures mean Read more
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52 Photo Challenge: Week 45
While hiking, it’s often the big moments the sweeping landscapes or majestic wildlife that capture our attention. But this photo reminds me of the quiet beauty in the smaller, easily overlooked details of the natural world. Here, perched on a delicate branch, is what I believe to be a Black-Eyed Junco. These little songbirds have Read more
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The Story of Time: A Tree’s Legacy in Black and White
There’s something profound about the rings of a tree. They tell a silent story, etched in nature’s language, capturing years of growth, seasons of abundance, and times of challenge. This photo, shot in black and white, brings that story into sharp focus, stripping away distraction to reveal the intricate details of time itself. The monochrome Read more
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The Journey with My Nikon D3100
When I first picked up my Nikon D3100, I was stepping into a whole new world. I’d always admired beautiful photos of landscapes, wildlife, and cityscapes, and I was eager to capture my own. Little did I know that this modest, entry-level DSLR would become a constant companion on every hike, camping trip, and city Read more
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Escape the Noise
In a world filled with constant buzzing, where the hum of political ads and heated debates flood our screens, radios, and conversations, it can feel overwhelming just to breathe. Each election cycle seems to amplify the noise around us, making it nearly impossible to escape opinions, arguments, and rhetoric that can drain our energy and Read more
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