"Stretching his hand up to reach the stars, too often man forgets the flowers at his feet." Jeremy Bentham
Every time I see a killdeer, it brings a smile to my face. A bold bird They are a bold…
In my backyard, an old western juniper tree serves as my muse. Hope you enjoy these pictures that show the…
I have so many Yellowstone favorite places it's hard to choose. Here's a collection of photos of things that make…
A bluebird of unhappiness The mountain bluebird perched on the snag for a long time in a drenching rainstorm. While…
Short and sweet hike The Mill A Loop is a short and easy hike that starts on the flag bridge…
Last fall, we saw a pronghorn herd on the drive to Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in southeast Oregon. This…
The desert produces a profusion of colorful wildflowers at certain times of the year. Here is a stunning penstemon plant…
The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Tour Guide. This will be easy! Enjoy some pictures of beautiful sights in…
Kayaking at Three Creek Lake This high elevation lake, 17 miles south of Sisters, Oregon, is a popular spot with…
Here's a picture of three young swallows perched in a willow tree at Sunriver, Oregon waiting for a snack. The…
A single sego lily in the desert of Arches National Park in Utah. Friday Flowers
The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Favorite. I could not select just one picture so here are a few…
At this time of year, mule deer are migrating and breeding in Central Oregon. Your best chances of seeing this…
Brilliant in a spring flower and glowing in autumn leaves. Warm in a winter fire and stinging in summer…
Before the transformation... Tomorrow many people will be eating a delicious turkey dinner. I wanted to share some pictures of…
Last week when I visited Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, a threatening looking storm was moving in. Dark clouds temporarily…
The blooms of sagebrush are not not big, showy, or colorful. Nonetheless, their muted colors and delicate blossoms exude a…
I saw this scaly lizard crawling along the rocks at Fort Rock, Oregon. It crawled up to see me at…
Visiting Little Lava Lake Little Lava Lake is a small lake that plays a very big role in Oregon. Located…
This old building may appear dull and pedestrian to some. If you look beyond the peeling paint and overgrown yard,…
These guys are so helpful at keeping our landscaping plants nice and trimmed - NOT! This is the view out…
Cooper's hawk checking out the scenery (and prey) before taking off
The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Structure. I immediately thought of our recent trip to the five national parks…
We traveled half an hour from our house to see the eclipse in the Path of Totality. Success! Here's some…
This western kingbird distracted us while we were on a field trip looking for Swainson's hawks and ground squirrels. Their…