The pictures featured in this post focus on part of the picture being in the spotlight. A darker background increases…
A collection of sticks & stones along the shoreline at Yaquina Head in Oregon. Monochrome Monday
I dip a dry brush into Titanium White and tentatively paint delicate wisps onto Cobalt Blue Wyoming skyscapes Emboldened, I…
Short Bridge, South Santiam River, Oregon View of bridge from the side Historic Short Bridge, built in 1945. Wordless Wednesday
I saw these multi-colored trailing petunias in a hanging basket in downtown Bend. Since they produce so many flowers, another…
Though I don't have a favorite type of photography, I prefer to do "lens in my pocket" photography. I use…
This is a pencil sketch I drew of a White-faced Ibis. He is a character in a book I'm working…
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.…
Trying to choose only three of my favorite photos for this challenge was very difficult. I decided to focus on…
I've noticed odd plants, animals, and natural features recently and wondered if they were real or surreal. I had an…
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…
On a recent trip to the Oregon coast, I was impressed by the contorted shapes of shore pines along the…
These colorful lichens at Lake Abert look like bits of captured sunshine. Colorful lichens at Lake Abert, Oregon Macro Monday
Changing seasons bring double views Shining cactus blossoms returning Mothers guarding their curious young Dramatic storms hovering over landscapes (more…)
Rollin' wooden wheels from the past presented in monochromatic tones. Monochrome Monday
Today I'm sharing a primrose painting, photo, and poem I created. When I was on a field trip in early…
The Powder House building, near Prineville Reservoir State Park in Central Oregon, makes a great subject for photographs. This historic…
When cannabis was legalized for recreational use in Oregon in 2015, dispensaries popped up all around Bend. Dr Jolly's is…
When you focus on the eyes of your subject, you make a connection with them to share with others. The…
Today I'm sharing pictures of the doors of Shaniko, Oregon. Once a bustling town known as "The Wool Capital of…
Here's an up close view of prickly pear cactus buds in my garden. Yes, those spikes are sharp and difficult…
guided by shadowsemerald meadows slumberslip into summer Friendly Friday Challenge - Green Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge - Guide and…
Stick fence at Summer Lake Stick fence at Summer Lake - closer view Wordless Wednesday
High Desert voices can be heard throughout Central Oregon if you just pause and listen. Bold shouts of the many…
Here's a picture of tulips up close growing in my garden. There's something special about these two flowers. They are…
This beautiful exhibit at the High Desert Museum featured x-ray images of fish. X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out! The Smithsonian…
Today I’m sharing a photograph of a colorful walk in Portland processed three ways. We visited the Portland Japanese Garden in…
The Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum in Hood River, Oregon has a large collection of cars from the "Golden…
A couple days ago, we went on a Lower Crooked River drive. We were there early in the morning, attempting…
When taking pictures, you might want to think about composing your photo in thirds. What? According to the Digital Photography…
A white poppy up close growing in our garden last year. Poppies come in a variety of colors, but they're…
Thermophile color blooms near Earth’s coreIn bouquets of startling brillianceFertilized by extreme heatIn caldera waterWhere few dare to treadThe ArchaeaFind…