I'm showing lighter and darker nature pictures to go with the lens-artists photo challenge of "exposure" this week. Sometimes I…
Quit bugging me! Song sparrow in bug hatch at Summer Lake, Oregon. Wordless Wednesday
Last month, we took a trip to see the Spruce Goose at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. This museum…
I took this photo near Playa at Summer Lake in Oregon. Playa serves as a retreat for artists and scientists looking…
Fall maple in lava beds on McKenzie Highway, Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW) Sunday Stills (SS) - Color Challenge - Lava
Rollin' across the Columbia River near Biggs Junction, Oregon Monochrome Monday
Here are some peak peeks from near and far. These volcanic peaks are in the Cascade Mountains in Central Oregon.…
This and that rock from Fischer Canyon, Oregon. According to the Central Oregon rockhounding map, published by the Bureau of…
Today I'll share a few stories related to special flowers in my life. Roses Whenever I see roses, I think…
There are an abundance of flowers growing along the path near the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon. I always…
Layers of Autumn color in Portland, Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW)
Here's a picture of the new "Greetings from Bend, Oregon" mural. This mural is near the flag bridge in the…
Here are photographs of South Falls from 3 perspectives. This 177-foot high waterfall is located along the Trail of Ten…
Old homestead & Mt Hood near Maupin, Oregon Wordless Wednesday
Find treasures on walks When out and about taking pictures, you never know when you might find special surprises. This…
Last week we took a trip to Silver Falls State Park, in Sublimity, Oregon. We went on a short hike…
Little blue caboose in Hood River, Oregon Wordless Wednesday
On the other side of darkness,it may be difficult to find a clear path ahead Lava Butte, Oregon The journey…
A barn beside the road near Redmond, Oregon shown in black and white. Monochrome Monday
These places show contrasts in voice, feeling, and appearance. A place's voice can be quiet or loud. The quietness of…
In late August, while out exploring places along the Columbia River, we stumbled upon the Northwest Mural Fest in The…
Geese flying high over BendSearching for good brews?Soaring songs? One Word Sunday (OWS) - High Saturday Mix (SM) - Quinzaine
A cool place to rest at the Portland Japanese Garden last fall. There are comfortable places to pause and take…
Avian sentry alert at daybreakPerched on cattails near High Desert lakeDangerous clouds move inSurrounding himLightning flashesThunder crashesBlackbird sounds alarmProtecting marshes…
If you'd like to see a large collection of amazing airplanes, be sure to visit the Western Antique Aeroplane and…
Gentle reminder sign at Yaquina Head in Oregon. Wordless Wednesday
This piece of jasper, shown up close, comes from Fischer Canyon, south of Prineville Reservoir. I liked this rock because…
Seeing seaside sunset with my dog near Waldport, Oregon. She doesn't like water, but felt comfortable taking in the scene…
This Sisters Oregon mural in Central Oregon is full of life. North Sister, Middle Sister, and South Sister volcanic peaks…
The pictures featured in this post focus on part of the picture being in the spotlight. A darker background increases…
Two tuckered out dogs on the way home after a vacation Wordless Wednesday
A collection of sticks & stones along the shoreline at Yaquina Head in Oregon. Monochrome Monday
Short Bridge, South Santiam River, Oregon View of bridge from the side Historic Short Bridge, built in 1945. Wordless Wednesday
Hilltop Lane view in Madras, Oregon Wordless Wednesday
wind-sculpted mountainsemerge from sandy shorelinesembrace life, vanish Note: These sand "mountains" near Waldport, Oregon are about 1/2 inch tall. Weekly…
In early June, while participating in a Great Basin Natural History workshop, I took photos of the storm over Playa.…
As sweltering temperatures occur here and elsewhere around the world, my mind keeps wandering back to the landscape near the…
When I was strolling down Hood Avenue on 9 July 2022, something across the street caught my eye. I was…
Once again, I am sharing images of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show on 9 July 2022. Today I'll show quilts…
The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is one of the biggest events in Central Oregon. You know it's summer when you…