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…
Focus on what is important and blur the distractions. Magnify the delicacy of Nature's architecture. Find subjects that stand out…
This picture of an ammonite fossil up close shows their beautiful spiraling structure. In ancient times they were called "snake…
Is there a pot of gold in my garage? Wordless Wednesday
When I drove the highway west of Cody, Wyoming, I saw stories unfolding in rock formations along the road. The…
Today I'm sharing a photograph of a Lost Forest pine tree processed three ways. The Lost Forest is a geographically…
Driving around the bend, visions of new worlds come into view.Splashes of warm color, framed in cool blue, catch our…
Today I’m sharing photos and a short video related to the Guinness harp. The emblem is based on a 14th…
A gray fox blissfully basking in the sunlight on a log. Zooming in a little closer to see the details…
delicate featherpropelled by whispers of windsettles on snow drifts Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge - Feather & whisper
Columbia River view near Vista House in Oregon Wordless Wednesday
I processed this photo of a bison at rest in sepia tone. This process highlights the details of this bull's…