Flower border in full bloom It's been a while since I walked one of my favorite short trails in Bend,…
Prickly pear cactus in my garden The prickly pear cactus in my garden are highlighted in the summer with bright…
Colorful Flowers on the High Desert Garden Tour Here are some pictures from the High Desert Garden Tour located in…
These colorful ice plant blossoms brighten up my garden in the spring and summer months. This a drought resistant plant…
Pretty but invasive These honeysuckle blossoms are pretty but they are on an introduced plant that has been so successful…
Red Hot plants in the garden Sometimes the common name of a plant really fits. Here is one of those…
About page story Yes, that pronghorn is kind of bossy, but I hope you'll take a minute to look at…
Three guys cooling their jets When it's as hot as it's been (102 degrees here yesterday!) I wish I could…
The special scent of lilacs The smell of moist earth and lilacs hung in the air like wisps of the…
A dawn lily Here's a photo I took in the early morning hours of a daylily splashed with rain. It…
Great Horned Owl Up Close Here's a shot of the piercing gaze of a great horned owl. The bird looks…
A stately lupine This lupine flower stands tall and stately in my garden. Though different from its wild cousins, it…
New life in the form of a baby bunny Last night my dog was shaking with excitement looking at something…
Things to come Delicate pink strawberry blossoms capturing the passing rain to feed the succulent fruit to come. Friday Flowers
Bright yellow flowers on a currant shrub with colorful flags flying in the background. The bridge passes over the Deschutes…
An unlikely sighting Last week I was out walking my dog on the Mill A Loop Trail in Bend, Oregon…
I often stop to look at the succulent wall at my favorite plant nursery. Varied in their colors, shapes, and…
In my backyard, an old western juniper tree serves as my muse. Hope you enjoy these pictures that show the…
Messages communicated without words I am always amazed by the beautiful beadwork on display at the High Desert Museum where…
A bluebird of unhappiness The mountain bluebird perched on the snag for a long time in a drenching rainstorm. While…
Short and sweet hike The Mill A Loop is a short and easy hike that starts on the flag bridge…
Silent barks speak with voices needing to be heard. Unknown worlds are tucked into their cracks and crevices. Layers peel…
The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Tour Guide. This will be easy! Enjoy some pictures of beautiful sights in…
Drawing from a different perspective On January 20, visitors entered Classroom A at the High Desert Museum to find the…
Today I lost a close relative to cancer. Even the moon went dark to mourn her passing. Weekly Photo Challenge…
I noticed this crazy quilt of colors along the shores of Little Lava Lake in September. The sedges and rushes…
I have posted a couple pictures of bridge art on one side of this bridge in Bend, Oregon. Now it's…
A beautiful smorgasbord of summer flowers in the Old Mill district of Bend, Oregon.
At this time of year, mule deer are migrating and breeding in Central Oregon. Your best chances of seeing this…
"Its trunk had twisted and turned over the years as the roots sought water far below. The tree was more…
The blooms of sagebrush are not not big, showy, or colorful. Nonetheless, their muted colors and delicate blossoms exude a…