It’s that time of year when you share some of your favorite pictures. As usual, I have a hard time narrowing it down. Please enjoy this selection of wild places, wildlife, history, and a pinch of art at the end.
A brilliant desert morning on my October birthday in Bend, OregonMagic in the wind in northern NevadaKiger Gorge on Steens Mountain, OregonRoses in bloom in Hood River, OregonA swirling clematis growing in Culver, OregonRobin nesting in a grape plant at plant nursery in Bend, OregonKilldeer at Yellowstone National Park, WyomingClose up of elk in velvet in WyomingHarnesses, bridles, a wagon, and other gear on display at the High Desert Museum in Bend, OregonClose up of the apothecary at Kam Wah Chung in John Day, OregonSod House Ranch at Malheur NWR, OregonPocket Barn Owl painted on a rock by Siobhan Sullivan
May the new year bring you wisdom, patience, and peace.
