Once again, I’m sharing images of peaceful scenes near my home in Bend, Oregon.
Sahalie Falls, about an hour west of Bend, rewards visitors with this picture perfect view. Moss-covered rocks frame the rainbows floating over the river.
The next photo shows a few of my next door neighbors. This mule deer doe often jumped the fence into our yard to take a break from her fawns. 😀
Read more: Peaceful scenes near Bend, Oregon: LAPCPrineville Reservoir is about an hour east of Bend. I paddled around part of this large reservoir in my kayak last spring. The geological features surrounding the reservoir are so impressive!
The next photo shows a meeting of the minds near Burns, Oregon, two hours east of Bend. The double-crested cormorants appear to be having a peaceful discussion with the white pelicans.
The last photo shows several of Oregon’s Cascade volcanoes in the distance with manzanita shrubs in bloom in the foreground. This picture was taken near Paulina Lake, less than an hour south of Bend. The volcanoes pictured in this peaceful scene have been slumbering for many years.
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Beautiful
Thank you, Kristie!
Beautiful images and my fav is seeing those deer.
Thanks! Yes, those were pretty cute.
The falls are lovely. I can hear the water!
Yes, it's a beautiful roadside attraction!
Gorgeous, serene images, Siobhan. Just lovely. Perfect for the challenge. 😀
Thanks, Patti! Nice prompt thus week.
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You do live in such a beautiful area Siobhan. Loved your "neighbors" as well as the nicely integrated meeting of the bird minds. Wonderful response this week.
Thanks. Tina! I love my "neighbors" as long as they're not eating our garden plants. ;)
Beautiful
The Mama deer probably finds serenity in your back yard
Yes, I'm sure she enjoys having a little break.
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You certainly live in a beautiful place! That last photo is especially lovely - what a view!
Lots of diversity in the environments around here. Thanks, Sarah!
So gorgeous earth , awesome nature and beautiful falls, birds , deer and small deers all wonderful photography 🌷🙏👍🏻🎄😊
Thanks so much! 😁 Sorry, I didn't see this sooner. I have to approve each comment before it's posted.
Wonderful photos! Well shared 🎉💕😊
Thanks, Priti!
Bend is such a beautiful area! My nephew lives in Sunriver…we will have to visit there for a few days and enjoy the scenery!
Yes, it is! Hope you will have a good visit with your nephew - when you're able to travel again. ❄❄