On a recent sunny day, I decided to take pictures above Haystack Reservoir in Central Oregon. Here in the High Desert, reservoirs provide much of the water used in local agriculture.
The first photo shows the dam on the reservoir. There’s a fishing dock in the lower right corner. Visitors can catch largemouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout, kokanee, brown trout, and brown bullhead here.
My next picture shows a view towards the west. There’s a corner of the reservoir in the lower right. The snow-covered peak of Mount Jefferson is in the distance.
When I pointed my drone towards the east, it almost looked like a different location. The rising sun is reflected in the reservoir’s waters in a nearly monochrome image.
The next picture shows Mount Jefferson on the left and Mount Hood on the right. Volcanic peaks are ever-present characters in our landscape.
Looking again to the east, the morning light begins to brighten the scene.
Towards the south, you can spot one of the reservoir’s campgrounds. There are three campgrounds at the reservoir, including one specifically for groups.
When I zoomed in a bit above Haystack Reservoir, I saw the Sister’s peaks peeking out from between the hills.
The last picture, is looking to the southeast. Gray Butte is in the middle of the picture. It’s a great place to hike and find gorgeous wildflowers in the spring.
In past years, this and other Central Oregon reservoir levels were low due to an ongoing drought. However, we had higher than average precipitation this winter and there is currently no drought in Oregon.
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Seen on My last Outing
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Great photos of an area not seen by many people. Thank you for your drone shots, job well done.
Thank you, Ralph!
Your Drone images really show the splendor of this landscape. Fantastic views!
Thanks so much!
Totally awesome. It’s feels as if it is another world. Celeste
Thank you, Celeste! 🙂
These are great drone pictures! Thanks for showing us these great landscapes.
Thanks, Joanne! Glad you liked my views from above.
Siobhan, these photos and views are breathtaking. Excellent post!
Thank you, Egidio! I’m having fun with my drone. 😁
I loved the drone shots. They give us perspective, otherwise unseen. Magical!
Suzy Beal
Thank you, Suzy! 😀
Beautiful drone shots, Siobhan! They give another and different view of the great landscape. Well done!
Thanks, Ann-Christine! Yes, there’s a lot to see from different perspectives.
These are Amazing photos. Thank you so much for sharing. Makes us feel like we live in Heaven. Thanks Again🫶
Thanks! Glad you liked them, LeAnna.
Great to hear the drought is over Siobhan. Your images are wonderful and your image of the 3 sisters brought me a fond memory of our visit there years ago.
Thanks, Tina! Yes, we are glad we’ve had a wet winter. Glad you have fond memories of our volcanoes. 🙂
GREAT photos, great series. Beautiful area! Excellent.👏
Thank you, John! 😀
I’ve thought about getting a drone, but they really restrict where you can use them here, so I decided it wasn’t worth it, but I do like what you have got with it Siobhan.
I can understand your hesitation in buying one. If you are in or near a restricted area, it tells you right on the controller screen. But I always check local regulations, like in parks, to be sure it’s okay to fly it.
What a fantastic landscape! Thanks for taking me there.
You are welcome!
Beautiful images, Siobhan! I’ve stopped using my drone because of the many restrictions, and I now have to re-license it with an electronic module to provide the required radio identification.
You’ve made me rethink my abandonment of the drone and bring it back to flight.
Thank you, John! They sure are fun to fly. Mine is below the weight limit where I would be required to register it. I wish I could fly it in national parks, but understand that would impact visitors and wildlife in a negative way. There are plenty of places to fly them.
Lovely views from above.
Thank you, Ritva!
Awesome views, Siobhan. So cool!
Thank you, Sofia!
Your drone is taking you to amazing places. And thank you for taking us along as well
Yes, it is! 😁
Very good article
Thanks
Thanks!