The path in front of you may be dark and foreboding At times, it will zig and zag, causing you…
The anticipation of spring is a memorable time of the year Some celebrate spring's arrival with dancing and bugling songs…
A collection of ingredients used to cure maladies at an ancient apothecary Kam Wah Chung, John Day, Oregon A few…
The clouds of Harney County form dramatic backdrops to the High Desert landscapes of eastern Oregon. I just returned from…
Today I have the honor of serving as guest host for the Lens-Artist Photo Challenge. The prompt this week is…
Today I'm sharing some special sights seen nearby. I found this cool geode slice recently. It almost looks like it…
This past weekend, I went on the Barrel House Tour at Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon. The brewery offers several…
I think of spring as being a season in flux, constantly shifting between the coolness of winter and the warmth…
Last October, we took a scenic drive along the Ochoco Highway in eastern Oregon. The landscapes in this area are…
High Desert oases offer peaceful retreats for wildlife and human visitors. Lake County Oases Summer Lake lies at the base…
Solitary moments Collecting pollen for little larvae Browsing branches in High Desert landscapes Eyeing potential prey, gliding overhead (more…)
A dusting of snow accentuatessculptures created by the wind And softens rough edgesof twisting structures A dusting of snowmuffles the…
In the early morning light, shadows shift with the rising sun Playgrounds wait patiently, quiet and still (more…)
If you'd like to see a large collection of amazing airplanes, be sure to visit the Western Antique Aeroplane and…
In your travels near and far, you may find weird and wonderful sights. Weird architecture Sometimes you find a weird…
I often look at bird photos I've taken later and find out they're slightly blurred. Fortunately for me, the Bird…
Winds shift and winter blowsIn from the farthest reaches of North, carried on cold frontsTurning landscapes intoEnchanted scenesResplendent with crystals…
Rotate the autumn kaleidoscope lens to see summer's verdant green fade And mix with blades of rich gold. Rotate the…
Yellowstone in spring is a time to Shrug off that old winter coat and Feel the warmth of the sun…
Summer is a great time to go see outdoor horse sculptures in Bend, Oregon. Here are some of my favorites.…
Last February I was happy to see the Central Oregon Light Art exhibition lighting up winter nights in Bend. Oregon…
A single flowerWith petals radiatingCaptures warm sunlightTo share on overcast daysIlluminating us all Prickly pear cactus Salsify Cinquefoil Oregon sunshine…
The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is the long and winding road. Wandering the roads of Utah a few years…
Right now I have a rainbow of soft colors in my garden. Many plants are blooming in the high desert.…
The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is Pastimes so I immediately thought of rocks. I have always collected them. Here's…
Day breaksAnd cloudsWait to reflectNature’s glow Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (LAPC) - Morning Sunday Stills - Mother Nature
Keeping our distance Avoiding close contact Unsure where to turn (more…)
If you decide to walk the short Cave Spring Trail in Canyonlands National Park, you will be rewarded with unique…
Someday in the future I’ll live on a street full of possibilities Someday I’ll live where birds are the color…
Silent Sunday Lens-Artists Photo Challenge - Find Something Red
A beautiful October walk along the Mill A Loop Trail in Bend, Oregon. The rising sun's rays highlight gold and…
When I travel, I think about photographing what I see by noticing the lines. Your eye wants to follow where…
On your way to see Old Faithful, you may want to take the 2-mile long Firehole Canyon Drive to the…
It's that time of year when you share some of your favorite pictures. As usual, I have a hard time…
Snowy quilts now cover the gardens, but I remember summer's bounty Glossy purple eggplants, leafy green artichoke buds, and garlic…
I took an accidental abstract when I was crossing a wooden bridge. I must have pushed the shutter button by…
I often walk through this "Tunnel of Joy" by the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. I call it that because…
Watching & waiting for clouds Turning the sky into a color collecting kaleidoscope Expressing their thoughts with fiery punctuation (more…)
In a black & white world, everything is laid bare for all to see. A lack of colorHighlights drama in…
The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is Seeing Double. Sometimes two heads are better than one. With two you can…