When the warmth of summer slips into the shadows, the tree people of autumn emerge. No one notices them at…
We have a water feature in our yard so we have lots of backyard birding adventures. This summer I bought…
This week I took a walk into fall at Pine Nursery Park in Bend, Oregon. Saw lots of beautiful fall…
This golden-mantled ground squirrel was not exactly shy. It came right up to me looking for a snack at the…
Owls in the mistglide into viewon silent wings Great horned owl Pondering usThrough eyes,Round and wise Burrowing owl (more…)
Last summer we took a trip to southeastern Oregon where we saw the brilliance of the desert. Contrasting colors atop…
After waiting yearsfor bright blossoms to appear,luminous at last Golden sword yucca Friday Flowers
The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is to pick images that go with five possible words. I chose to use…
I am sharing photos of some of my household treasures taken from different angles. I used a tabletop studio to…
In early May 2017, we visited the national parks in Utah. With temperatures in the 90s, we didn't exactly avoid…
Last fall we were treated to a beautiful Horsetail Falls view on an October day. We took a trip to…
Rotate the autumn kaleidoscope lens to see summer's verdant green fade And mix with blades of rich gold. Rotate the…
Last February I was happy to see the Central Oregon Light Art exhibition lighting up winter nights in Bend. Oregon…
Delicate flowersSuspended from slender stemsChime in pastel tones Friday Flowers
Here's a look at a barn owl up close. They are such an interesting looking owl. Their white facial discs…
A single flowerWith petals radiatingCaptures warm sunlightTo share on overcast daysIlluminating us all Prickly pear cactus Salsify Cinquefoil Oregon sunshine…
The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is the long and winding road. Wandering the roads of Utah a few years…
Right now I have a rainbow of soft colors in my garden. Many plants are blooming in the high desert.…
On May 18, 1980, a trip to help band golden eagles at the Yakima Canyon in eastern Washington turned into…
The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is cropping the shot. I'm sharing before and after images taken at Capitol Reef…
This pretty plant is the first to bloom in my garden in the spring. The tiny flower of cypress spurge…
I am trying to take a look at things at home from different perspectives. The western juniper trees are always…
Keeping our distance Avoiding close contact Unsure where to turn (more…)
When I saw that the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week was A River Runs Through It, I immediately thought of…
It's time once again for fun with photos. Welcome to Photo Bloopers 4! This is what I do with pictures…
Someday in the future I’ll live on a street full of possibilities Someday I’ll live where birds are the color…
When I travel, I think about photographing what I see by noticing the lines. Your eye wants to follow where…
Part of Summer Lake is included in the Diablo Mountain Wilderness Study Area Last week I helped preserve a bit…