Nature

In this land…Oregon countryside : LAPC

Near Diamond, Oregon

In this land, Nature weaves colorful tapestries into the earth and sky

Pronghorn buck, Hart Mountain

And creates havens for its creatures to pause and rest

Alvord Desert

In this land, pale sandy deserts settle in some basins

Warner Valley

While water collects in others

Hart Mountain viewed from the west

In this land, mountains tilt and rise above sagebrush plains

Big Indian Gorge, Steens Mountain

Where glacial sculptors carve them into works of art

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Countryside/ Small towns

SoyBend

Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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