When I visited a newer restaurant in Bend recently, it was a feast for the eyes. In this post, I…
Birds on the move, flapping wings of bronze Or paddling alone in cool, calm waters Flocks in the city, fluttering…
Rock textures can be shaped by water River rocks by fire Obsidian by wind Pebbles in the sand Rock textures…
A stunning sunset near Bend, Oregon. I took this photo with my drone from the backyard. You can see several…
Ammonites at Wyoming Dinosaur Center, Thermopolis, Wyoming Wordless Wednesday (WW) Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may…
This Salmon mural is at the Seattle Aquarium in Washington State. This piece is called Ocean Travelers. The salmon mural…
Moments of mystery may loom large in front of you Sasquatch sculpture at Sensing Sasquatch exhibition, High Desert Museum (2024)…
Alvord Desert from above in southeastern Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW) Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Looking back at LAPC #31 - Landscapes…
I've always liked watching Cliff Swallows in action. Cliff Swallows, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota, live in colonies located in building eaves, bridges,…
Driving through... Big rock mountains, sculpted and fired by the sun And ranges, arising from basins washed by summer storms…
Café Yumm! is one of those restaurants where I always order the same thing. I LOVE their Original Yumm! Bowl.…
Today I'm posting a few up close pictures of tree bark and more distant shots of trees. Can you tell…
The majesty of mountains with distinct fringes of red Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Utah and coming into focus over…
I did this elephant seal drawing as part of the Inktober challenge. On October 9th, the prompt was "heavy." I…
Old Mill sunrise in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear…
Polo player sculpture, 7th-8th century. Earthenware with traces of white slip and paint. China, Tang dynasty (618-907). Seattle Asian Art…
A view from above east of Steens Mountain, Oregon. I took this photo with my drone on a cool October…
Fall seating near the Flag Bridge in the Old Mill District of Bend, Oregon Pull up a Seat Bend Branches…
Strawberry Mountain in the fall, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear…
I saw this red fox caching out at Yellowstone National Park last year. It returned to where it had cached…
When I walked past this, I did a double take. It looked like a bonsai growing on this tree near…
These quirky sculptures are at Lassen RV Park Campground in McArthur, California. Their website describes the artwork as follows: More…
Calcite Springs in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not…
When you drive by this old stagecoach stop on the east side of Steens Mountain in Oregon, it just looks…
The Pete French Round Barn in eastern Oregon is a beautiful structure. On a recent trip, I took pictures and…
In our dreams, we remember the light and dark moments of our lives We remember soaring over the highest peaks…
The Juniper Cookhouse, in Burns, Oregon, is well-known for its barbecued food. The first picture shows a Large Plate with…
A rockin bridge at Petersen Rock Garden and Museum Wordless Wednesday
This cactus close up picture was taken at Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle. The cactus was only a few inches…
The valleys on Steens in the fallAre filled with green, yellow, and orange leaves,Framed by mountain mahogany Clouds skitter across…
On a recent trip, I saw a Great Egret up close. I thought I should try to draw one of…
I noticed this Chinese birdcage right away while visiting the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Its intricate design really caught my…
Up with the birds for a Steens Mountain tour On April 6, I was up bright and early for a…
Last week, we visited Oblivion Pour House in Bend, Oregon. I ordered the Smoked Baby Back Ribs. It included a…
Above the playa, lupines bloom amongst the boulders. Summer Lake area in Oregon Skywatch Friday Friday Flowers
Artichokes two ways - as a sculpture and in the garden Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and…
she stands by his sidein the dappled morning lightwhite dewdrops on grassreflect the last days of youthas antlers of spring…
Yearning to visit places that warmed the body and soul Crane Hot Springs, Burns, Oregon Wishing to smell the scent…
Here's the High Desert Voices September 2025 newsletter for your reading pleasure. Lots of nice photos as well! This newsletter…
Marble Mountain View in Sequoia National Forest, California Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may…