Today I'm sharing an apple drawing I did using the stipple technique with pen-and-ink. I used hundreds of tiny dots…
Today I'm sharing a particularly challenging photo edit I worked on recently. Sometimes putting extra time into something can really…
Today I'll be featuring a photo of a 1935 Chevrolet fire truck on display at the High Desert Museum in…
Winter wonderland at night in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday
A colorful daylily trail in the Oregon Garden in Silverton, Oregon. These perennials have showy, long-lasting flowers that attract butterflies…
Sounds of wild creatures, the large and the small,Pulling our attention, leaving us enthralled Small Black-throated Sparrows pause and perch…
We try to support local businesses by dining out at least once week. We recently visited Chomp Chomp in downtown…
This handsome mule deer buck was searching for a sweetheart in my front yard. Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day,…
Paddling beneath the cloudsFloating lacelikeOver lakes of lifegiving water Puffs of pale exhalationsFollow meandering rivers (more…)
The spirit of a sea creature living on, forever guarding its seaside home Fiery red maple leaves, trembling in autumn's…
Signs of the times at the National Neon Sign Museum, The Dalles, Oregon Wordless Wednesday
Today I'm featuring quotes related to snow next to snowy pictures taken in my yard. Winter has finally arrived here…
On a recent trip to the Oregon Coast, we made a short stop at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park,…
Finding drama in branches haphazardly woven together Willow fence at headquarters, Malheur NWR, Oregon Or planted in concise rows bearing…
Here are some of my 2023 favorites. Enjoy! 2023 favorites of scenic roads & trails Quiet places to sit and…
We recently visited the new Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings restaurant in Bend, Oregon. The wings were good, but…
Noticing... unique landscapes with rivers rolling on and on and hills full of stories, repeated and remembered Noticing... the brilliant…
A December surprise sunrise over Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW) Whatsoever is lovely
Remembering moments of magic in Oregon Rambling past remnants of history with curious children in tow Wreck of the Peter…
The ghost town of Carter, Wyoming Population 6 in July 2023 Wordless Wednesday
An old mill in Hines, Oregon, shown in black and white. Monochrome Monday
On our road trip last June, we saw several memorable sights that were notable for the emptiness around them. We…
If birds can glide for long periods of time, then... why can't I? Orville Wright Wright Flyer replica, Evergreen Aviation…
A fall view by the Bend Whitewater Park in Bend, Oregon. The path leads to two benches surrounded by fall…
Cave popcorn at Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota Wordless Wednesday
Green up closeIn triangular Vanilla Leaf leavesAnd tiny Huckleberry leaves GreenIn splitting Gingko leaves Green up closeIn frond fans of…
Yes, I know you've all been waiting to see more of my blooper photos. This is where I share pictures…
Last week, I showed symmetrical displays of history at the Museum of the American West in Lander, Wyoming. However, history…
I saw this jailbird jay while out walking in Bend. It perched on a rock behind the heavy bars of…
This a fine feather I found while walking in a park in Bend, Oregon. This large feather belonged to some…
After recently covering indoor signs on my post about the National Neon Sign Museum, I thought I'd feature some unique…
This morning, while out walking along the Mill A Loop Trail, I noticed many of Bend's leaves of fall. This…
Last Saturday, we had an Oregon Outback morning. We drove south of Silver Lake, Oregon to get a good view…
Whispers of autumnBlown in onNorthern windsCool and crispLeaves turnFrom verdant toGolden, orange,CrimsonRustlesDrifting gentlyTo Earth Weekend Writing Prompt (WWP) - Whisper…
There are many differences in nature. Skies... May be foggy and humid near ocean beaches, Indian Beach, Ecola State Park,…
Here's a pretty lavender-colored High Desert dahlia seen on a garden tour in Bend, Oregon last year. These popular plants…
I saw this Sinclair Oil advertisement on the side of a building in Hudson, Wyoming. Though it has faded over…
A fruitful trip to Parkdale, Oregon Wordless Wednesday
Scenes near the sea on a stormy winter day A bridge of rope, swinging and swaying Carrick-a-Rede Bridge An ancient…
lamplit paths tremblea bridge arises from greenripples of summer Weekly Haiku Challenge (WHC) - Lamp & path Sunday Stills (SS)…