Photography

The tree people of autumn: LAPC, RDP, & SS

When the warmth of summer slips into the shadows, the tree people of autumn emerge. No one notices them at…

6 years ago

Backyard birding adventures: BWPC & SS

We have a water feature in our yard so we have lots of backyard birding adventures. This summer I bought…

6 years ago

A walk into fall: Pull up a seat challenge

This week I took a walk into fall at Pine Nursery Park in Bend, Oregon. Saw lots of beautiful fall…

6 years ago

Golden-mantled ground squirrel up close: Macro Monday

This golden-mantled ground squirrel was not exactly shy. It came right up to me looking for a snack at the…

6 years ago

Owls in the mist – Images & poem: BWPC

Owls in the mistglide into viewon silent wings Great horned owl Pondering usThrough eyes,Round and wise Burrowing owl (more…)

6 years ago

Brilliance of the Desert: One Word Sunday

Last summer we took a trip to southeastern Oregon where we saw the brilliance of the desert. Contrasting colors atop…

6 years ago

Bright blossoms haiku: Friday Flowers

After waiting yearsfor bright blossoms to appear,luminous at last Golden sword yucca Friday Flowers

6 years ago

The Oregon Garden in late summer: LAPC

The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is to pick images that go with five possible words. I chose to use…

6 years ago

Household treasures from a different angle: LAPC

I am sharing photos of some of my household treasures taken from different angles. I used a tabletop studio to…

6 years ago

Arches National Park in bloom: LAPC

In early May 2017, we visited the national parks in Utah. With temperatures in the 90s, we didn't exactly avoid…

6 years ago

A rush of green: Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

6 years ago

A coneflower up close: Macro Monday

Macro Monday

6 years ago

Horsetail Falls View: Pull up a Seat & PFTW Challenge

Last fall we were treated to a beautiful Horsetail Falls view on an October day. We took a trip to…

6 years ago

Autumn kaleidoscope colors: LAPC

Rotate the autumn kaleidoscope lens to see summer's verdant green fade And mix with blades of rich gold. Rotate the…

6 years ago

Lighting up winter nights: LAPC

Last February I was happy to see the Central Oregon Light Art exhibition lighting up winter nights in Bend. Oregon…

6 years ago

Columbine pictures and Haiku: Friday Flowers

Delicate flowersSuspended from slender stemsChime in pastel tones Friday Flowers

6 years ago

Barn Owl Up Close: A Photo a Week Challenge

Here's a look at a barn owl up close. They are such an interesting looking owl. Their white facial discs…

6 years ago

Yellow flowers with petals radiating -Tanka: LAPC

A single flowerWith petals radiatingCaptures warm sunlightTo share on overcast daysIlluminating us all Prickly pear cactus Salsify Cinquefoil Oregon sunshine…

6 years ago

Wandering the roads of Utah: LAPC

The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is the long and winding road. Wandering the roads of Utah a few years…

6 years ago

Ahead of the curve: Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

6 years ago

Rainbow of soft colors in my garden: LAPC

Right now I have a rainbow of soft colors in my garden. Many plants are blooming in the high desert.…

6 years ago

My Mount St. Helens Adventure: FOWC

On May 18, 1980, a trip to help band golden eagles at the Yakima Canyon in eastern Washington turned into…

6 years ago

Making the cut-Capitol Reef National Park: LAPC

The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is cropping the shot. I'm sharing before and after images taken at Capitol Reef…

6 years ago

Cypress spurge up close: SMM

This pretty plant is the first to bloom in my garden in the spring. The tiny flower of cypress spurge…

6 years ago

From different perspectives: LAPC

I am trying to take a look at things at home from different perspectives. The western juniper trees are always…

6 years ago

Ferns at Latourell Falls: Photo for the Week

Photo for the Week # 23 - Green

6 years ago

Keeping our Distance: LAPC

Keeping our distance Avoiding close contact Unsure where to turn (more…)

6 years ago

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: LAPC

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

6 years ago

Photo Bloopers 4: More photo fun

It's time once again for fun with photos. Welcome to Photo Bloopers 4! This is what I do with pictures…

6 years ago

Paper birch up close: SMM

Sunshine's Macro Monday (SMM) Monochrome Monday

6 years ago

Someday in the future: LAPC

Someday in the future I’ll live on a street full of possibilities Someday I’ll live where birds are the color…

6 years ago

Noticing the lines in a scene: LAPC

When I travel, I think about photographing what I see by noticing the lines. Your eye wants to follow where…

7 years ago

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

Part of Summer Lake is included in the Diablo Mountain Wilderness Study Area Last week I helped preserve a bit…

7 years ago