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When you trim a photo: LAPC

When you trim a photo you may notice exhalations in the skies and the embrace of trees Dark islands may…

2 weeks ago

astonishment: LAPC

I draw in a breath in a moment of astonishment when viewing artwork, delicate yet strong And when seeing string…

2 weeks ago

Designs in… :LAPC

Designs in... nature may be spikey and sharp curve around contours or fracture along fault lines Designs in... the human-made…

3 weeks ago

On a winter walk: LAPC

On a winter walkdown my blockA dusting of snowshows which way to go Fences of wood, wire, and stonedivide us,…

1 month ago

without color: LAPC

without color contrasting strands of baskets play a major role and lesser-known vessels of silver shine in black and white…

1 month ago

2025 Favorite Photos: LAPC

Today, I'm sharing some of my 2025 favorite photos I posted on my blog. I've divided them into four categories:…

2 months ago

Waiting for a prompt: LAPC

On my blog site, I have organized my pictures that are waiting for a prompt. These include regular prompts I…

2 months ago

Birds on… :LAPC & BOTW

Birds on the move, flapping wings of bronze Or paddling alone in cool, calm waters Flocks in the city, fluttering…

3 months ago

Moments of mystery: LAPC

Moments of mystery may loom large in front of you Sasquatch sculpture at Sensing Sasquatch exhibition, High Desert Museum (2024)…

3 months ago

Alvord Desert from above: WW & LAPC

Alvord Desert from above in southeastern Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW) Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Looking back at LAPC #31 - Landscapes…

3 months ago

Driving through… : LAPC & SS

Driving through... Big rock mountains, sculpted and fired by the sun And ranges, arising from basins washed by summer storms…

3 months ago

The majesty of mountains: LAPC

The majesty of mountains with distinct fringes of red Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Utah and coming into focus over…

4 months ago

Stagecoach stop from above: LAPC & FOWC

When you drive by this old stagecoach stop on the east side of Steens Mountain in Oregon, it just looks…

4 months ago

In our dreams: LAPC & WS

In our dreams, we remember the light and dark moments of our lives We remember soaring over the highest peaks…

5 months ago

Steens in the fall: LAPC, RDP, & WS

The valleys on Steens in the fallAre filled with green, yellow, and orange leaves,Framed by mountain mahogany Clouds skitter across…

5 months ago

A Steens Mountain Tour: LAPC

Up with the birds for a Steens Mountain tour On April 6, I was up bright and early for a…

5 months ago

Water falls: SS, WWE, LAPC

Water falls in cascades over moss-covered cliffs Burney Falls, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California and between dolphins, dancing and…

5 months ago

Yearning to… : LAPC

Yearning to visit places that warmed the body and soul Crane Hot Springs, Burns, Oregon Wishing to smell the scent…

6 months ago

In a quiet space haiku: LAPC

in a quiet spacedark shadows dance and light singson a summer morn Anila Quayyum Agha: Geometry of Light exhibition at…

6 months ago

Some things in nature… : LAPC

Some things in nature have patterns in whirls, Other things are smooth and plain Some things in nature are velvety…

6 months ago

WinterFest 2025 fire pits: LAPC & RDP

I was really looking forward to seeing the WinterFest 2025 fire pits at Bend's winter festival event in Bend's Old…

7 months ago

Balloons before lift off – Rispetto poem: LAPC

Colorful resting balloons, drowsy at dawn,Breathe in heated air, unfold, stretch, and inflateBurners roar, envelopes fill, tense crews hang onBaskets…

7 months ago

Wandering beneath the giants: LAPC & ST

The sun peers at me wandering beneath the giants. I pause beside an ancient one. She is broad and strong…

7 months ago

The silence of… : LAPC

The silence of sunrise Over High Desert lakes in the spring And juniper forests in the winter The quiet presence…

8 months ago

Get creative on blog posts: LAPC

You can get creative on blog posts in several ways. Artwork You may want to showcase your own artwork. This…

8 months ago

Reflecting on adventures

Reflecting on adventures to national parks to see iconic landmarks Reflection Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park, California Or to hidden…

8 months ago

Stormy skies: LAPC

Stormy skies can be seen over inland saline lakes Abert Lake, Oregon Or by the shore of the sea Seal…

9 months ago

Content critters: LAPC

Content critters know when to relax with family, Or get together with the neighbors Animals know when to find a…

9 months ago

Bozeman Hot Springs: LAPC & FOWC

In June 2024, we visited hot springs in three western states, and Bozeman Hot Springs in Montana was our favorite.…

10 months ago

Summer Lake’s scenery: LAPC & FOWC

Summer Lake's scenery is full of drama From a distance, clouds, water, and flora all play parts in a scene…

10 months ago

Remembering a time when: LAPC

Remembering a time when harvests of corn and rye persevered within my earth-warmed embrace Recalling the shuffling footsteps of laborers…

11 months ago

Above Haystack Reservoir: LAPC & WS

On a recent sunny day, I decided to take pictures above Haystack Reservoir in Central Oregon. Here in the High…

11 months ago

Watching wild things: LAPC & FOWC

Watching wild things Ruminating on what they've left behind And looking forward to what lies ahead Watching winged wonders Considering…

11 months ago

Favorite sunrises & sunsets: LAPC & WW

Favorite sunrises & sunsets seen at my home in Bend, Oregon Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (LAPC) - Personal favorites Wordless Wednesday…

11 months ago

Favorite moments: LAPC

Favorite moments at an old homestead in the Oregon Outback and with a Great Blue Heron at Crystal Springs Rhododendron…

11 months ago

A road may… :LAPC

A road may take you straight ahead to distant mountains beneath moody skies Mountain Home, Idaho Or twist and turn…

12 months ago

Ice carvings at WinterFest 2025: LAPC

On February 15, we visited the Bend WinterFest event in the Old Mill District. I was really looking forward to…

1 year ago

Red Canyon Scenic Overlook, WY: LAPC & WS

If I had to feature just one photograph, as this week's Lens-Artists Photo Challenge suggests, I would choose this one.…

1 year ago

Structure of the elements: LAPC

When I'm trying to decide if I should use black and white processing on an image, I ask myself one…

1 year ago

Our pets: LAPC

Our pets know when we need to laugh Pooka Or when we need to have a good cry Snowball Pets…

1 year ago