A sliver of hopeglimmers on the horizonA dark bud opensdelicate petals unfurlHope blossoms, filling the sky Lens-Artists Photo Challenge -…
These three pieces of art with a twist by Dennis McGregor are displayed in the Old Mill District of Bend,…
I saw a patch of blue in the smoke-filled landscape today. Air quality is hazardous and skies are smoky over…
I saw these encouraging words while walking my dog in a local park. I shared words seen on another walk…
Last year we started to create a new garden space in our backyard. After a lot of work, it's looking…
A deserted stageEmptiness filled with blossomsSilent symphony Friday Flowers
Last February I was happy to see the Central Oregon Light Art exhibition lighting up winter nights in Bend. Oregon…
Mid-Week Monochrome #40 (MWM) Wordless Wednesday
When I walk my dog in the Old Mill district, I always smile when I see the art at the…
Wet and wild ottersGrateful for their liquid worldTread into its depths Gliding silentlySteering with slender ruddersIn a search for bliss…
Here is a crow feather on scratchboard I created long ago in a scientific illustration course. On the first Friday…
We recently visited a newish bakery for a cup of coffee and a sweet. This sweet spot has a good…
Last weekend we visited the Oregon WinterFest event in Bend. I always look forward to seeing the fire pits and…
On this day when love is in the air, remember to... Be the rainbow in someone else's cloud.Maya Angelou On…
Did you know there are secret rooms at McMenamins Old St Francis in Bend? Here are pictures of two of…
A beautiful October walk along the Mill A Loop Trail in Bend, Oregon. The rising sun's rays highlight gold and…
This pub art at Silver Moon Brewing captures many of the iconic landmarks of Bend, Oregon. Artist Natalie Fletcher included…
Even a little bit of snow turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. Here are some patterns in the snow I…
Snowy quilts now cover the gardens, but I remember summer's bounty Glossy purple eggplants, leafy green artichoke buds, and garlic…
I had a rainy view of otters from this log bench shaded by a red-leaved tree. The otters at the…
I took an accidental abstract when I was crossing a wooden bridge. I must have pushed the shutter button by…
I often walk through this "Tunnel of Joy" by the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. I call it that because…
Watching & waiting for clouds Turning the sky into a color collecting kaleidoscope Expressing their thoughts with fiery punctuation (more…)
I saw these blazing star beauties at the top of Pilot Butte in Bend, Oregon last August. Pilot Butte is…