Ten years ago today, I published my first post on this blog. I am celebrating Bend Branches birthday with a…
A snowy sunrise over western juniper trees in the High Desert. Sunday Trees Weekend Sky Bend Branches always appreciates your…
Sunrise - Moonset over Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday
In photography, the way you show objects in small and large scale can have a big impact. When I've seen…
These photographs show a winter tree near Bend, Oregon shown from 3 perspectives . Western juniper trees are great to…
In the moments before dawn,Light from a single starAwakens the spiritHidden withinSlumbering winter trees Weekend Writing Prompt (WWP) - Spirit…
Winter wonderland at night in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday
There's a winter wonderland in my yard near Bend, Oregon. My favorite western juniper is dressed up for the season…
Western juniper at Fischer Canyon, Oregon This western juniper looks like it had too much fun on Earth Day. I…
Lichens with frosting in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday
Good morning November! Sunrise in the High Desert Wordless Wednesday
These western juniper trees near the shore of Prineville Reservoir were rooted in the past. After many years of fluctuating…
This morning I was out taking pictures of the sunrise and noticed this baby bird among the berries. It was…
Close up view of rough & rippling bark of a western juniper tree near Bend, Oregon. Macro Monday
bound by ancient rootsbranches sway in desert windsold one’s last winter Ronovan Writes Haiku Prompt Challenge - Bound and sway
Juniper caught misty moon on a chill winter nightStruggling to escape, moon gave up on the fight Scrub jays gathered…
Western juniper tree struck by lightning near Brothers, Oregon I'm representing my feelings towards 2020 by showing it being struck…
Peering through a branch-lined portal at the softness of snow. Where frosty starbursts emerge from the desert soil. And wise…
I am trying to take a look at things at home from different perspectives. The western juniper trees are always…
Wordless Wednesday Cee's Black and White Photo Challenge - Trees Juniper Muse
In my backyard, an old western juniper tree serves as my muse. Hope you enjoy these pictures that show the…
This young scrub jay patiently followed its cheeky parent around even though they kept dropping bark on its head. The…
"Its trunk had twisted and turned over the years as the roots sought water far below. The tree was more…
Some birds you hear long before you see them. I was happy to follow the sound of a northern flicker's…