A winter aspen silhouette with a dramatic sunrise in the background photographed in Bend, Oregon. Spring is making an early appearance here in the High Desert and trees may be starting to leaf out soon.
Yesterday it was 73 degrees F here! Our high temperatures are usually in the mid-30s to 40s at this time of the year. We are having a weird, mild winter.
These Origami Wall sculptures are on display at the International District/Chinatown light rail station in…
Last spring, I saw this ear-full of waxwings in my yard. A group of Cedar…
A well-designed garden considers hardscapes and softscapesin the foreground, middle ground, and background Hardscape waterfalls…
I framed this river poem I wrote with an artsy mat. The green paper contains…
Here’s the High Desert Voices April 2026 newsletter for your reading pleasure. Lots of nice photos…
In moments of darkness, I reach for the tool of enlightenment tucked inside my pocket.…
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A beautiful scene to be sure!
Yes, it was, Marilize!
Seems so warm for February in that part of the US. Enjoy! 😊
Yes, very warm! 🌞
I love this time of year. Summer rarely gives us this explosion of color. Something in the atmosphere is different in these winter months. Civil twilight is my favorite time of day and winter mornings are my favorite time of year. Thanks for this beautiful photo!
Thanks! Yes, the cloudy skies at this time of the year give photographers many opportunities!