Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: LAPC

March 22, 2020 / SoyBend / 2 Comments

When I saw that the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week was A River Runs Through It, I immediately thought of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.

This river meanders its way through colorful rock formations

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone 13 June 2011

And pounds down in the Upper Falls

Upper Falls, Yellowstone National Park 13 June 2011

Past pine forests

Pine trees along Yellowstone River, Wyoming 13 June 2011

And into the Lower Falls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Wyoming 13 June 2020

Artist Thomas Moran captured the river’s spirit in this painting, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. He and others on the Hayden Expedition of 1871 traveled to the greater Yellowstone area and documented what they encountered. They were instrumental in the establishment of Yellowstone National Park in March of 1872.

Thomas Moran used his artistic skills to capture outstanding features in vibrant paintings of the landscape. He was an influencer in his time. See more of his work at Painter of Yellowstone.

Thomas Moran 1872 Painting of Yellowstone River. Smithsonian

Photo Bloopers 4: More photo fun

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 / SoyBend / 8 Comments

It’s time once again for fun with photos. Welcome to Photo Bloopers 4! This is what I do with pictures that don’t quite fit in or turned out weird looking. They needed a few words to make them more interesting. Hope they entertain you!

Photo bloopers Ground squirrel at Lava Butte, Oregon July 2018

Painted Hills in Oregon with funny caption October 2018

Western juniper tree burdened with cones (berries) August 2019

Photo blooper of pronghorn surrounded by rainbow colors April 2018

Collared lizard at High Desert Museum, Bend, Oregon October 2019

Shelves in the General Store in Fort Rock Museum, Oregon May 2019

Rock formation at Arches National Park May 2017

Photo bloopers , dog in front of DNA kits July 2019

Do you want to see more of my Photo Bloopers? See:

WPC – Fun!: Bird Bloopers

Photo Bloopers 2

Fun photos: Photo Bloopers 3

Paper birch up close: SMM

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paper birch up close, Bend, Oregon 14February2020

Sunshine’s Macro Monday (SMM)

Monochrome Monday

Someday in the future: LAPC

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Someday in the future I’ll live on a street full of possibilities

Someday in the future, Road sign, Bend, Oregon 8February2020

Someday I’ll live where birds are the color of the sky

And flowers are the color of the sun

Balsamroot flowers near the Columbia Gorge 15April2017

Someday I’ll live where lichens send messages that only I can see

2 Rock, lichens on a rock near Bend, Oregon 8February2020

And rocks will tell me of distant worlds in their own kind of Braille

Someday in the future, Thunderegg storytellers near Bend, Oregon 8February2020

Someday I’ll live where trees watch me through knowing eyes

And waterfalls speak to me in shades of green

Waterfall close up, Horsetail Falls, Oregon 9October2019

Someday in the future I’ll live where every sunrise is more spectacular than the one the day before

Someday in the future sunrise, Bend, Oregon 5December2019

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (LAPC) – Future

Noticing the lines in a scene: LAPC

January 21, 2020January 20, 2020 / SoyBend / 12 Comments

When I travel, I think about photographing what I see by noticing the lines. Your eye wants to follow where they lead you. Here a few leading lines from northern Oregon.

Noticing the lines on the way to Hood River, Oregon 10October2019 — Fall foliage along Oregon Route 35

Passing by Mt Hood, Oregon 11October2019 — Passing by Mt Hood

Looking west towards the Bridge of the Gods, Oregon 11October2019 — Looking west towards the Bridge of the Gods

The stairway leading to Multnomah Falls, Oregon 10October2019 — The stairway leading to Multnomah Falls

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Leading Lines

One acre at a time: On the Hunt for Joy Challenge

January 10, 2020January 9, 2020 / SoyBend / 2 Comments

One acre at a time, Summer Lake, Oregon November 2017 — Part of Summer Lake is included in the Diablo Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Last week I helped preserve a bit of the desert, one acre at a time. Sometimes it isn’t apparent how your $$$ help a cause. When you donate to conserve.org, you can see your money in action.

Mule deer doe, near Malheur NWR, Oregon April 2019 — Mule deer doe

Making a difference

For only $46 per acre, you can help the Oregon Desert Land Trust purchase part of the 118,794 Diablo Mountain Wilderness Study Area in eastern Oregon. You can view a 360-degree photo of each individual acre and choose which you want to help buy.

They are trying to purchase 880 acres that are currently in private hands. The Land Trust and Global Wildlife Conservation organizations will match funds for each donation to make the $182-per-acre purchase.

Once the purchase is complete, the public will have access to the land. The purchase ensures that the site will not be developed in the future.

Pronghorn herd at Hart Mountain, Oregon August 2019 — Pronghorn herd

This bit of the desert includes interesting natural and archaeological features. The salt flats and rimrock hillsides are home to mule deer, pronghorn, greater sage grouse, and burrowing owls. Migratory birds live in the sagebrush and greasewood habitats.

The Paisley Caves contain evidence of humans that dates back to over 14,000 years ago. The nearby Fort Rock Cave and Catlow Caves contain similar artifacts.

Catlow Caves artifacts, Oregon April 2019 — Catlow Cave artifacts

If you donate to this site, you can visit “your” acreage. I haven’t visited the parcels I helped purchase yet, but I can’t wait to see them in person. It will bring me great joy to see how I made a difference, one acre at a time.

Burrowing owl pair, Malheur NWR, Oregon April 2017 — Burrowing owl pair

New photo challenge

There is a new weekly photo challenge called “On the Hunt for Joy Challenge” and the topic this week is “Get Outside.” I thought this would be a perfect time to feature this conservation opportunity.

On the Hunt for Joy Challenge – Go Outside

Great horned owl vignette: Wordless Wednesday

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Favorite Pictures 2019: LAPC

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It’s that time of year when you share some of your favorite pictures. As usual, I have a hard time narrowing it down. Please enjoy this selection of wild places, wildlife, history, and a pinch of art at the end.

A brilliant desert morning on my October birthday in Bend, Oregon

Magic in the wind, Nevada 29August2019 — Magic in the wind in northern Nevada

Kiger Gorge, Oregon 28August2019 — Kiger Gorge on Steens Mountain, Oregon

A rosy outlook — Roses in bloom in Hood River, Oregon

A swirling clematis growing in Culver, Oregon 20July2019 — A swirling clematis growing in Culver, Oregon

Bird not for sale, robin nest in grape plant, Bend, Oregon 21July2019 — Robin nesting in a grape plant at plant nursery in Bend, Oregon

furry & feathered, killdeer at Yellowstone National Park — Killdeer at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Close up of elk in velvet, Wyoming 2June2018 — Close up of elk in velvet in Wyoming

Stepping back in time. Horse gear at the High Desert Museum, Bend, Oregon October 2019 — Harnesses, bridles, a wagon, and other gear on display at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon

Close up of the apothecary at Kam Wah Chung John Day, OR 26October2018 — Close up of the apothecary at Kam Wah Chung in John Day, Oregon

Sod House Ranch, Malheur NWR, Oregon 9April2016 — Sod House Ranch at Malheur NWR, Oregon

Pocket Barn Owl 31January2019 — Pocket Barn Owl painted on a rock by Siobhan Sullivan

May the new year bring you wisdom, patience, and peace.

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (LAPC) – Favorite Photos of 2019

Earth & Water: Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

West Thumb Geyser Basin: Wordless Wednesday

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West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 2 June 2018

Wordless Wednesday

Stepping back in time: Monochrome Monday

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Monochrome Monday

Summer’s bounty on display: LAPC

December 15, 2019 / SoyBend / 15 Comments

Snowy quilts now cover the gardens, but I remember summer’s bounty

Glossy purple eggplants, leafy green artichoke buds, and garlic cloves wrapped in crisp colorful coverings

Summer's bounty, Bend, Oregon farmer's market 19 June 2019

Rainbow shades of plump tiny tomatoes

Summer's bounty, Colorful cherry tomatoes, Bend, Oregon 19 June 2019

I remember the fresh taste of cool cucumbers, the crunchiness of celery, and the sweet snap of carrots

Summer's bounty, Vegetables at a farmer's market in Bend, Oregon 19 June 2019

Smooth rounded new potatoes, rough deep red beets, and elongated pods of green beans

Summer's bounty, Bend, Oregon Vegetables at a farmer's market 19 June 2019

Winter is on our doorstep, but I look forward to the tastes, textures, and colorful tones of summer’s bounty

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (LAPC) – On Display

With two you can… : LAPC

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 / SoyBend

The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is Seeing Double. Sometimes two heads are better than one.

With two you can share your wisdom.

With two you can share wisdom. Burrowing owls at High Desert Museum, Bend, Oregon 2016 — Burrowing owls

With two you can have differences of opinion…

Ospreys nesting along the Deschutes River, Bend, Oregon 2018 — Ospreys

But learn to work together in the right direction.

With two you can go in the same direction. American avocets near Malheur NWR, Oregon 2019 — American avocets

With two you can brave the elements together.

With two you can brave the elements. Moss-covered hemlocks at Mt Bachelor, Oregon 2016 — Mountain hemlock

With two you can reflect the best in each other…

Bitterroot flowers in bloom near Chimney Rock, Oregon 2016 — Bitterroot

And learn to function as one.

Yellow bells near Malheur NWR, Oregon 2019 — Yellow bells

Lens-artists Photo Challenge – Seeing Double

A brilliant desert morning: Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

Candids of Critters: LAPC

October 12, 2019 / SoyBend / 10 Comments

Sometimes you get lucky when you’re taking candids of critters. This little burrowing owl gave me a knowing wink right when I took its picture.

Candids of critters. Burrowing owl blinking. Oregon

We visited the Caswell Sculpture Garden in Troutdale, Oregon a couple days ago. This sculpture of two great blue herons is right by the entrance.

Great blue heron sculpture by Rip Caswell, Troutdale, Oregon

I noticed a movement near the willows right behind this sculpture. I spied a real great blue heron!

This ground squirrel didn’t want me to know where it was hiding its cache. It had so much in its cheek pouches it could barely walk.

Candids of critters. Ground squirrel, Bend, Oregon

These spotted pigs look content in this shot, but one of the piglets had just escaped its enclosure. I scooped it up and returned it to its family.

There are lots of opportunities to take candids of critters right on our property. This morning I was out walking my dogs and I noticed this orange tabby cat. He blended in so well with the plants around him that my dogs didn’t even notice him.

Orange tabby hiding in the weeds Bend, Oregon

I took this candid shot of my dog, Shelby, relaxing on the window seat. See her ball right next to her head? She is dreaming of when she can play fetch again. 😀

Candids of critters Dog sleeping with ball

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Candid

In this land…Oregon countryside : LAPC

September 21, 2019September 21, 2019 / SoyBend / 11 Comments

In this land near Diamond, Oregon 29August2019 — Near Diamond, Oregon

In this land, Nature weaves colorful tapestries into the earth and sky

And creates havens for its creatures to pause and rest

In this land, Alvord Desert, Oregon 28 August 2019 — Alvord Desert

In this land, pale sandy deserts settle in some basins

Warner Valley, Oregon 27 August 2019 — Warner Valley

While water collects in others

In this land, Hart Mountain, Oregon from the west 27 August 2019 — Hart Mountain viewed from the west

In this land, mountains tilt and rise above sagebrush plains

Big Indian Gorge, Steens Mountain, Oregon 28 August 2019 — Big Indian Gorge, Steens Mountain

Where glacial sculptors carve them into works of art

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Countryside/ Small towns

Kiger Gorge Panorama: Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

Mellow fellow, Calypso Blue: LAPC

September 1, 2019 / SoyBend / 7 Comments

I dug through my archives to find pictures of this mellow fellow we once had as a pet. Calypso Blue was a miniature horse and he measured 32 inches at his withers. He was one of the mellowest horses I ever met. His companion, Scooby, pictured here, was a lot more feisty.

Mellow fellow miniature horse 9January2019

I’m posting these because I noticed that one of the Icelandic horses in Leya’s post on the Precious Pets photo challenge looked a lot like Calypso Blue.

Mellow fellow is a photograph of a miniature horse

I think I took these photos on the day we bought him. It took a LONG time to brush out that mane and tail.

It’s hard to tell in these photos, but underneath all that mane he had piercing blue eyes. We sold him when we moved. This mellow fellow went to a home with a little girl who showered him with affection.

Bird Not For Sale: BOTD

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 / SoyBend / 5 Comments

I was visiting one of my favorite plant nurseries recently and saw a little sign on one of their grape plants. It says the plant is not currently for sale because it is occupied by a robin and her hatchlings. In other words, this bird is not for sale. You can see her with her beak pointed up in the air at the top of the picture. She is one proud and protective mother!

Granny Shot It Challenge – BOTD

Mt Jefferson View: Wordless Wednesday

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Mt Jefferson view from Culver, Oregon 19July2019

Wordless Wednesday

Sharp and soft: Friday Flowers

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Sharp and soft image of an Opuntia cactus 3July2019

Friday Flowers

Clouds in my sky: LAPC

July 7, 2019 / SoyBend / 6 Comments

I can be jubilant one moment and pensive the next, and a cloud could go by and make that happen.
Bob Dylan

Here are few clouds in my sky from the last year’s worth of Lens-Artists Photo Challenges. These pictures were taken in Eastern and Central Oregon, my favorite country. Enjoy their many moods.

Steens Mountain 1May2017 — A flock of clouds over Steens Mountain

Winter Walks Art Station 9March2019 — Light winter clouds over the Art Station

Unusual Clouds in my sky in Bend, Oregon 18October2017 — A brilliant sunrise of clouds in my sky from home

The Road To...Fort Rock, Oregon 10June2017 — Puffy white clouds over Fort Rock

Blue Basin Bridge, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon 26October2018 — Storm clouds moving in over the Blue Basin trail

Many moods of clouds in my sky over my muse - Juniper Sunset 29August2016 — A fiery sunset of the clouds in my sky over my juniper muse

Special thanks to Patti, Amy, Tina, and Ann-Christine for hosting the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge for one year! Many of us eagerly await the weekly challenge and look forward to seeing all the entries.

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – A country that’s special to you

The Wheels of Time: Monochrome Monday

July 1, 2019 / SoyBend / 3 Comments

The wheels of time at Fort Rock, Oregon 30May2019

Old wagon wheels of time at Fort Rock Homestead Village Museum, Oregon.

Monochrome Monday

Pining for Ponderosa Pine: LAPC

June 16, 2019June 15, 2019 / SoyBend / 4 Comments

Ponderosa pine is a tree for the senses. These trees can grow as tall as 268 feet. Their bark turns an interesting shade of orange-red as they mature.

The branches twist and contort into interesting shapes as the tree ages.

The furrowed bark has been described as smelling like vanilla, butterscotch, or cinnamon. The bark looks like jigsaw puzzle pieces.

I love taking pictures of bark! See Silent Barks for a few more of my photos.

Ponderosas grow in mountainous areas but can also be found along meandering waterways.

Ponderosa pines host a wide variety of wildlife species, including great horned owls.

Great horned owl in a ponderosa pine tree 8May2015

Though young trees are destroyed by fire, older Ponderosa pine trees have thick bark, which can protect them in low intensity fires.

Burned forest near the Sisters, Oregon 2September2015

Trees in burned areas produce cones with more seeds. More seedlings grow in burned areas and in edges between burned and unburned areas.

This lesson will have to end here because my dog is eating my “model.” She likes pinecones better than any toy I can buy her at the store. 😀

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Trees

Ancient Words: Monochrome Monday

June 3, 2019May 26, 2019 / SoyBend / 2 Comments

Ancient-Words at Newspaper Rock, Utah -4May2017

These petroglyphs at Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument near Monticello, Utah look otherworldly in infrared. To see the whole amazing rock in color, see Newspaper Rock – Ancient Messages in Stone.

Wild Oregon-Steens to the Sea: LAPC

June 2, 2019 / SoyBend / 6 Comments

There are many wild Oregon places and this post highlights just a few of them. The ever changing skies can make familiar landscapes look completely different. Here are some portraits of Oregon’s wild places.

Oregon is an inspiration. Whether you come to it, or are born to it, you become entranced by our state’s beauty, the opportunity she affords, and the independent spirit of her citizens.
Tom McCall, former governor of Oregon

Wild Oregon - the Painted Hills 26October2018 — Painted Hills

Hart Mountain October 1984 — Hart Mountain

Smith Rock, Oregon 10February2016 — Smith Rock

The Sisters from McKenzie Pass, wild Oregon 1August2016 — The Sisters from McKenzie Pass

Crater Lake, wild Oregon 12October2014 — Crater Lake

Metolius River, Oregon 4June2016 — Metolius River

Haystack Rock, Pacific City, Oregon 21June2018 — Haystack Rock

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Wild

A Steens Scene: Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

Yellowstone Elements: LAPC

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The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Here are pictures that feature several of the elements that I took at Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone Elements -Morning Glory Hot Spring, Upper Geyser Basin 30May2018 — Morning Glory Hot Spring, Upper Geyser Basin

Yellowstone NP - Firehole River, Midway Geyser Basin 5June2015 — Firehole River, Midway Geyser Basin

Yellowstone Elements - Near Blood Geyser, Artists' Paintpots 2June2018 — Near Blood Geyser, Artists’ Paintpots

Yellowstone NP - Emerald Pool, Black Sand Basin 2June2018 — Emerald Pool, Black Sand Basin

Bison at Churning Caldron, Mud Volcano 5June2015 — Bison at Churning Caldron, Mud Volcano

The five pictures above of Yellowstone elements each include wood, water, fire, and earth. In this case, the fire is below the surface. This area sits inside a giant caldera and geysers and hot springs are common in the park. Steam rises over these thermal features.

You may be wondering where the element of “metal” is in these photos. In the photo below, I was using our metal car as a blind to take pictures of the bison and accidentally took a picture of myself holding my metal camera. 😀

Hope you enjoy my interpretation of this challenge!

Siobhan in the Lamar Valley 31May2018 — Siobhan in the Lamar Valley

Lens- Artists Photo Challenge – Five Elements

Delicate Beauties: Friday Flowers & LAPC

May 24, 2019 / SoyBend / 5 Comments

I don’t see the desert as barren at all; I see it as full and ripe. It doesn’t need to be flattered with rain. It certainly needs rain, but it does with what it has, and creates amazing beauty.
Joy Harjo

Here are a few delicate beauties growing in the High Desert near Bend, Oregon. Enjoy their rainbow colors and gentle grace.

Delicate-Beauties-Blue flax 24May2019 — Blue flax

Prickly poppy-24June2018 — Prickly poppy

Delicate-Beauty Dwarf monkeyflower-24May2019 — Dwarf monkeyflower

Delicate-Beauty-Yellow bells 13April2019 — Yellow bells

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Delicate

Let there be peace: Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

Showing less can reveal more: LAPC

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When focusing on only parts of a scene, showing less can reveal more.

This fox didn’t pause to smile for the camera, but this image of her running across a sun-dappled meadow captured her spirit.

This image doesn’t include any wildlife or colorful flowers but it conveys peace.

Less can reveal more Bunchgrass in the snow 5February2019

Snowfall accentuates and enhances the simple and beautiful form of bunchgrass growing in my yard.

There is an arch at the top of this formation at Clarno Palisades but I was amazed by the stair steps near its base.

Less can reveal more Lunar eclipse 30January2018

Part of the moon hid in the shadows during an eclipse but showing less can reveal more of its interesting details.

Lens Artists Photo Challenge – Less is more

Words into Art-Temperance Creek: LAPC

April 20, 2019 / SoyBend / 13 Comments

Words into Art

My friend asked me to go hear author Pamela Royes talk about her book Temperance Creek: A Memoir at a quilt shop. At a quilt shop? I thought. I didn’t know that QuiltWorks had a “Books to Quilts” program.

Pamela spoke about her book and showed slides of where she lives in the rugged country near Hells Canyon in northeastern Oregon. A chance encounter with Skip Royes led her into living the life of a wandering shepherder. She and Skip spent four years on a life-changing journey in the wilderness. Pamela transforms from a carefree hippie into a responsible woman who learns to appreciate the wildness of her new home. She also learns of the culture of the Nez Perce, who first occupied this land.

Her lyrical prose helps paint pictures in your mind of her adventures and the surrounding country. Quilters made the “words into art” and they displayed their work in this shop. Pamela became emotional as she described her appreciation for the quilts depicting her words. These creative works meant more to her than any trophy.

Sheep and a special dog

These quilts show different interpretations of sheep. Some are realistic while others are whimsical. Their dog, Puss, helped keep the sheep in line.

Come Follow Me – Carol Luther
Here’s Looking at Ewe- Vicki Roadman
Watching Sheep – Diane Ottenfeld

Endless Sheep – Jill Monley
Buttercup – Eileen Heber
Tom and Peggy – Heidi Thaut

Puss - Vicki Roadman Words into art — Puss – Vicki Roadman

Horsing around

Here are quilts showing horses and mules, an important part of their family.

Horses - Linda Mullholand 6April2019 — Horses! – Linda Mullholand

Nez Perce War Pony - Vicki Words into art — Nez Perce War Pony – Vicki Roadm

Mule Dears - Jinks Snow 6April2019 — Mule Dears – Jinks Snow

Flora and Fauna

These quilts show some of the plants and animals that live in northeastern Oregon. Pamela and Skip had many exciting encounters with wildlife in the back country.

No Country for Fools – Kristin Shields
Into the Wild… First Bloom – Elayne Logan Currie
Eastern Oregon – Ruth Kinane
Flora and Fauna of Hells Canyon – Patti Stewart

Pick-Up Sticks – Kim McCray
The Best Time – Kay Gutierrez

Camping out and remembering

They spent months out in the wilderness living in a tent. They remembered the contributions of Native Americans who called this place home.

Outside the Tent – Joan Fox
The View Outside the Tent Flaps – Maggie Jaeger
Memories – Karen Miller

Sweat Lodge - Suzanne Martin 6April2019 Words into art — Sweat Lodge – Suzanne Martin

Black Elk Speaks - Joan Upshaw 6April2019 — Black Elk Speaks – Joan Upshaw

Little Details

These quilts focus on some of the small details of their life. Sometimes Pamela had one foot in one world and the other in another.

Temperance Creek High Heels – Charlotte Sara Oakes
“How long will we be gone?” “Well, until we get back” – Cathy Smith
Commitment The Significance of Small Things “Christmas on Pony Bar” – Jean Wilkinson
Steppin’ Out – Cindy O’Neal

The Murmur of Small Things - Martha Phair Sanders 6April2019 Words into art — The Murmur of Small Things – Martha Phair Sanders

The Land

Many of the quilts focus on the beauty of the land. Some of these are abstract, others are realistic. They vary in appearance and texture, just like the land they represent.

Making the Way – Shirlee J. Johnson
Imnaha River Valley Gyrification – Suzette Decourcey Shoulders
Impressions – Judi Martin

Home, The High Mountains - Bev Henneous 6April2019 Words into art — Home, The High Mountains – Bev Henneous

Temperance Creek Trail – Gayle Gassner
Follow Your Heart – Janet MacConnell
Fragments – Marion Miller

Canyons - Jean Wilkinson 6April2019 — Canyons – Jean Wilkinson

Gleam of Snake River - Linda S. Ripsch 6April2019 Words into art — Gleam of Snake River – Linda S. Ripsch

And as the sun sinks into the West

This quilt captures the color and majesty of the country around North Temperance Creek. I hope you liked these beautiful words into art quilts as much as I did.

Sunset on NorthTemperance Creek - Kathy Chism 6April2019 Words into art — Sunset on North Temperance Creek – Kathy Chism

Lens Artists Photography Challenge – Creativity

Roadside Rocks in Malheur NF: Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

A Marsh at Malheur in May: Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

A 24″ snowy cake: Monochrome Monday

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Care to join me for a piece of snowy cake?

Monochrome Monday

Indoors at Fort Rock: LAPC

March 16, 2019March 16, 2019 / SoyBend / 4 Comments

I’ve featured several outdoor photos taken in and around Fort Rock, but now you’ll get glimpses indoors at the Fort Rock Valley Homestead Museum. Many of these historical buildings were moved here from nearby. The homes and businesses are furnished as they would have been in the early 1900s. This is a place where history truly comes alive.