In our journey through life, layers of wisdom accumulate in us over the years and become a thing of beauty.…
Orchids as Art at the Exquisite Creatures Revealed exhibition at OMSI, Portland, Oregon in 2024 Friday Flowers Bend Branches always…
I saw this taxidermy mount of a bighorn sheep at the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center in California. It…
In moments of darkness, I reach for the tool of enlightenment tucked inside my pocket. Click! Click! Click! Click! I…
Watching backyard TV in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear…
Color in photos highlights a balance of form and function medleys of wholesome tasty treats and lanterns of luck and…
If you’re looking for a relaxing oasis in the middle of a desert, check out Crane Hot Springs near Burns,…
A ghostly cottonwood at Summer Lake, Oregon Monochrome Monday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not…
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…
Cat on a golden rug Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear right…
Designs in... nature may be spikey and sharp curve around contours or fracture along fault lines Designs in... the human-made…
in turbulent timesbarriers bring togetherremnants of autumn The Weekend in Black and White Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and…
Last April, we had an unexpected Speed Racer show up in our yard. We could see that the pigeon had…
A new year has begun, so it’s time to post my 2025 photo bloopers. This is where I share pictures…
Ray of hope over Tumalo Falls, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not…
This striking bird is a Yellow-headed Blackbird, Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus. Its scientific name means "yellow head." I saw this male bird…
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…
Rock textures can be shaped by water River rocks by fire Obsidian by wind Pebbles in the sand Rock textures…
Today I'm posting a few up close pictures of tree bark and more distant shots of trees. Can you tell…
The majesty of mountains with distinct fringes of red Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Utah and coming into focus over…
This cactus close up picture was taken at Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle. The cactus was only a few inches…
On a recent trip, I saw a Great Egret up close. I thought I should try to draw one of…
Artichokes two ways - as a sculpture and in the garden Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and…
she stands by his sidein the dappled morning lightwhite dewdrops on grassreflect the last days of youthas antlers of spring…
Some things in nature have patterns in whirls, Other things are smooth and plain Some things in nature are velvety…
Burney Falls in action at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California https://vimeo.com/1113601003?share=copy#t=0 Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments…
A soggy sage contemplating the rain at Crystal Springs Rhodendron Garden in Portland, Oregon. Water Water Everywhere (WWE)
https://vimeo.com/1102941629?share=copy#t=0 She's surfin' the Deschutes River at the Bend Whitewater Park in Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your…
Roundabout created by Mother Nature in Yosemite National Park, California. Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes.…
Today I'm featuring photographs of blazingstars near and far. The first picture shows the Sierra blazingstar, or saffron blazing star,…
Delicate symbolsOf peaceVying for spaceEndureSettle Eurasian Collared-Doves and Mourning Dove Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may…
You can get creative on blog posts in several ways. Artwork You may want to showcase your own artwork. This…
Today I'm sharing a couple photos of a dwarf purple monkeyflower up close. This tiny flower is blossoming now in…
Porcupine chew toy white-tailed deer antler Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear…
Today, I'm sharing a pygmy rabbit drawing I created with pen and ink. These tiny rabbits are the epitome of…
Watching wild things Ruminating on what they've left behind And looking forward to what lies ahead Watching winged wonders Considering…
Favorite moments at an old homestead in the Oregon Outback and with a Great Blue Heron at Crystal Springs Rhododendron…