Oregon

A glowing winter walk: Monochrome Monday

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

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Winter wonderland at night: Wordless Wednesday

Winter wonderland at night in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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,…

3 years ago

Osprey & fish sculpture: Sculpture Saturday

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

3 years ago

Crazy daisies: Friday Flowers

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

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Cape Meares sign: Wordless Wednesday

Cape Meares Scenic Viewpoint sign in Tillamook, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

3 years ago

Elk Sculpture in Snow: Monochrome Monday

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

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Signs of the Times: Wordless Wednesday

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

3 years ago

A placid ocean haiku: HPC

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

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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,…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Wheelbarrow planter: Wordless Wednesday

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

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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.…

3 years ago

A December surprise: WW & Whatsoever is lovely

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

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Northern winds haiku: WHPPC

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

3 years ago

Jewel of a truck: WPWC

A jewel of a truck is currently on display at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon. Artist Laurel Porcari…

3 years ago

Old mill in Hines: Monochrome Monday

An old mill in Hines, Oregon, shown in black and white. Monochrome Monday

3 years ago

South Falls Loop hike in Oregon: RDP

In July, I hiked the 2.6-mile South Falls Loop trail through the wilderness of Silver Falls State Park, Oregon. This…

3 years ago

If birds can glide… : Wordless Wednesday

If birds can glide for long periods of time, then... why can't I? Orville Wright Wright Flyer replica, Evergreen Aviation…

3 years ago

A fall view: Pull Up a Seat

A fall view by the Bend Whitewater Park in Bend, Oregon. The path leads to two benches surrounded by fall…

3 years ago

Green up close: LAPC & MM

Green up closeIn triangular Vanilla Leaf leavesAnd tiny Huckleberry leaves GreenIn splitting Gingko leaves Green up closeIn frond fans of…

3 years ago

2023 Bloopers #6: CFFC

Yes, I know you've all been waiting to see more of my blooper photos. This is where I share pictures…

3 years ago

A scary carriage: SSMCC

I saw a scary carriage at Beyond the Ranch, an antique store in Redmond, Oregon. The skeletal coachman guides his…

3 years ago

Beer bike rack in Bend: Sculpture Saturday

I saw this creative beer bike rack in Bend at On Tap. This is one of seven "pods" where food…

3 years ago

Jailbird jay: Bird of the Week

I saw this jailbird jay while out walking in Bend. It perched on a rock behind the heavy bars of…

3 years ago

Fine feather I found: Macro Monday

This a fine feather I found while walking in a park in Bend, Oregon. This large feather belonged to some…

3 years ago

Oregon Outback morning: 1-to-3 Challenge

Last Saturday, we had an Oregon Outback morning. We drove south of Silver Lake, Oregon to get a good view…

3 years ago

Differences in nature: LAPC

There are many differences in nature. Skies... May be foggy and humid near ocean beaches, Indian Beach, Ecola State Park,…

3 years ago