As luck would have it, sometimes I see skies painted with bold strokes of orange Or blue skies full of…
A well-designed garden considers hardscapes and softscapesin the foreground, middle ground, and background Hardscape waterfalls and pergolas anchor scenes in…
In moments of darkness, I reach for the tool of enlightenment tucked inside my pocket. Click! Click! Click! Click! I…
Scenes without color highlight design elements of feathered finery Artistic arrangements of snacks and fantastical architectural forms Scenes without color…
If you’re looking for a relaxing oasis in the middle of a desert, check out Crane Hot Springs near Burns,…
On my backyard byway, I paddle past active volcanoes South Sister from Hosmer Lake Reflected in alpine lakes Mt. Bachelor…
Shadows play Within deep glacially carved gorges filled with fall foliage And shallow grooves in clay created by an artist's…
When you trim a photo you may notice exhalations in the skies and the embrace of trees Dark islands may…
I draw in a breath in a moment of astonishment when viewing artwork, delicate yet strong And when seeing string…
Designs in... nature may be spikey and sharp curve around contours or fracture along fault lines Designs in... the human-made…
On a winter walkdown my blockA dusting of snowshows which way to go Fences of wood, wire, and stonedivide us,…
without color contrasting strands of baskets play a major role and lesser-known vessels of silver shine in black and white…
Today, I'm sharing some of my 2025 favorite photos I posted on my blog. I've divided them into four categories:…
On my blog site, I have organized my pictures that are waiting for a prompt. These include regular prompts I…
Birds on the move, flapping wings of bronze Or paddling alone in cool, calm waters Flocks in the city, fluttering…
Moments of mystery may loom large in front of you Sasquatch sculpture at Sensing Sasquatch exhibition, High Desert Museum (2024)…
Alvord Desert from above in southeastern Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW) Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Looking back at LAPC #31 - Landscapes…
Driving through... Big rock mountains, sculpted and fired by the sun And ranges, arising from basins washed by summer storms…
The majesty of mountains with distinct fringes of red Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Utah and coming into focus over…
When you drive by this old stagecoach stop on the east side of Steens Mountain in Oregon, it just looks…
In our dreams, we remember the light and dark moments of our lives We remember soaring over the highest peaks…
The valleys on Steens in the fallAre filled with green, yellow, and orange leaves,Framed by mountain mahogany Clouds skitter across…
Up with the birds for a Steens Mountain tour On April 6, I was up bright and early for a…
Water falls in cascades over moss-covered cliffs Burney Falls, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California and between dolphins, dancing and…
Yearning to visit places that warmed the body and soul Crane Hot Springs, Burns, Oregon Wishing to smell the scent…
in a quiet spacedark shadows dance and light singson a summer morn Anila Quayyum Agha: Geometry of Light exhibition at…
Some things in nature have patterns in whirls, Other things are smooth and plain Some things in nature are velvety…
I was really looking forward to seeing the WinterFest 2025 fire pits at Bend's winter festival event in Bend's Old…
Colorful resting balloons, drowsy at dawn,Breathe in heated air, unfold, stretch, and inflateBurners roar, envelopes fill, tense crews hang onBaskets…
The sun peers at me wandering beneath the giants. I pause beside an ancient one. She is broad and strong…
The silence of sunrise Over High Desert lakes in the spring And juniper forests in the winter The quiet presence…
You can get creative on blog posts in several ways. Artwork You may want to showcase your own artwork. This…
Reflecting on adventures to national parks to see iconic landmarks Reflection Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park, California Or to hidden…
Stormy skies can be seen over inland saline lakes Abert Lake, Oregon Or by the shore of the sea Seal…
Content critters know when to relax with family, Or get together with the neighbors Animals know when to find a…
In June 2024, we visited hot springs in three western states, and Bozeman Hot Springs in Montana was our favorite.…
Summer Lake's scenery is full of drama From a distance, clouds, water, and flora all play parts in a scene…
Remembering a time when harvests of corn and rye persevered within my earth-warmed embrace Recalling the shuffling footsteps of laborers…
On a recent sunny day, I decided to take pictures above Haystack Reservoir in Central Oregon. Here in the High…
Watching wild things Ruminating on what they've left behind And looking forward to what lies ahead Watching winged wonders Considering…