Oregon

Morning breaking over the High Desert: LAPC

Morning breaking over the High Desert Blackbird singing praises over a playa (more…)

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Mt View Orchards mural: Monday Mural

This Mt View Orchards mural is located in Parkdale, Oregon. The plants growing around the mural make it blend into…

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Skink among the stones: WW & LAPC

Skink among the stones near Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW) Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (LAPC) - Rock Your World

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Rocks I remember: LAPC & FOWC

The rocks I remember may rest on the slopes of extinct volcanoes Volcanic rocks on Pilot Butte, Bend, Oregon And…

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Winter tree from 3 perspectives: TTL

These photographs show a winter tree near Bend, Oregon shown from 3 perspectives . Western juniper trees are great to…

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Winterish Spring on Santiam Pass: WW

Winterish Spring on Santiam Pass in Oregon Wordless Wednesday

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Columbia Gorge reflections: Wordless Wednesday

Columbia Gorge reflections near Rowena, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

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Photo op Robert’s Bookshop: Monday Mural

While visiting Lincoln City, Oregon last week, I saw this photo op Robert's Bookshop sight. A small mural of a…

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Near the ocean’s shore: LAPC & WS

Near the ocean's shore, wind and water create ephemeral works of art Arcs in the sand at Fogarty Creek State…

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Arising from the mist: Wordless Wednesday

Arising from the mist at Seal Rock State Recreation Area, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

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Painted Hills trail Rispetto poem: JMW

A rough Painted Hills trail meanders aheadCurving towards colorful hills of mysteryCutting through foliage, shriveled and deadThrough an ancient landscape…

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Brews & views, Ferment Brewing Company: OLWG, FOWC, WOTD

Ferment Brewing Company, in Hood River, Oregon, is a nice warm place for brews & views. I made it appear…

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Garden of Surging Waves: LAPC

The Garden of Surging Waves is located in Astoria, Oregon. The city was founded in 1811 and this garden was…

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A glowing winter walk: Monochrome Monday

A glowing winter walk in the Old Mill District of Bend, Oregon. Monochrome Monday

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Garden art in Silverton, OR: LAPC

Garden art may be realistic and small Or tall and abstract, casting striking shadows You may hear garden art bark…

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In the moments before dawn poem: WWP & WIL

In the moments before dawn,Light from a single starAwakens the spiritHidden withinSlumbering winter trees Weekend Writing Prompt (WWP) - Spirit…

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Hawk eating breakfast: Bird of the Week

I was driving near my house early one morning when I saw this sight. It was a hawk eating breakfast…

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Winter wonderland at night: Wordless Wednesday

Winter wonderland at night in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

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Daylily Trail: FOTD & WPWC

A colorful daylily trail in the Oregon Garden in Silverton, Oregon. These perennials have showy, long-lasting flowers that attract butterflies…

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Searching for a sweetheart: RDP

This handsome mule deer buck was searching for a sweetheart in my front yard. Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day,…

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Osprey & fish sculpture: Sculpture Saturday

This osprey & fish sculpture is at the north end of the Old Mill District shopping mall in Bend. When…

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Crazy daisies: Friday Flowers

Crazy daisies at the Oregon Garden, Silverton, Oregon Friday Flowers

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The Future Starts Now mural: Monday Murals

This dramatic mural, The Future Starts Now, is located on The Palace building in Burns, Oregon. The artist, Matthew Miles…

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Vine maple drawings: First Friday Art

Today I'm showing a few pen-and-ink vine maple drawings I created. Years ago, I took a Scientific Illustration course during…

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Cape Meares sign: Wordless Wednesday

Cape Meares Scenic Viewpoint sign in Tillamook, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

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Elk Sculpture in Snow: Monochrome Monday

Elk sculpture in snow at High Desert Museum, Bend, Oregon with infrared processing. Monochrome Monday

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Snowy bear sculpture: Sculpture Saturday

This snowy bear sculpture is located on the east side of Bend, Oregon. It's part of our privately funded roundabout…

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Signs of the Times: Wordless Wednesday

Signs of the times at the National Neon Sign Museum, The Dalles, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

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A placid ocean haiku: HPC

a placid oceanembraces rocky seastackssculptures of the wild Seastacks at Siletz Bay, Oregon Haiku Prompt Challenge (HPC) - Placid &…

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Snow in words and images: LAPC

Today I'm featuring quotes related to snow next to snowy pictures taken in my yard. Winter has finally arrived here…

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Lewis & Clark’s Fort Clatsop: RDP

On a recent trip to the Oregon Coast, we made a short stop at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park,…

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Finding drama in Oregon: LAPC

Finding drama in branches haphazardly woven together Willow fence at headquarters, Malheur NWR, Oregon Or planted in concise rows bearing…

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Wheelbarrow planter: Wordless Wednesday

Wheelbarrow planter and garden shed at Oregon Garden, Silverton, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

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Egg River Cafe mural: Monday Mural

This colorful mural is at the Egg River Cafe in Hood River, Oregon. The rooster crows proudly from a fence…

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3D owl & photo: First Friday Art

My son recently printed this 3D owl with his brand new Anycubic Kobra Max 3D printer. The owl stands about…

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Western Bluebird in the park: Bird of the Week

I saw this Western Bluebird at a park in Bend, Oregon. At our house, a ten-minute drive away, we only…

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All are welcome here: Pull Up a Seat, OWS

I saw this bench with the words "All are welcome here" outside the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon church.…

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A December surprise: WW & Whatsoever is lovely

A December surprise sunrise over Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW) Whatsoever is lovely

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Moments of Magic in Oregon: LAPC, WWP

Remembering moments of magic in Oregon Rambling past remnants of history with curious children in tow Wreck of the Peter…

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Northern winds haiku: WHPPC

northern winds swirl, stingsnowflakes dance, drift, and alightkisses of winter Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge (WHPPC) - Sting & Kiss

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