Today I'm sharing Mount Rainier images in 3 ways. Mount Rainier is an iconic mountain, southeast of Seattle, Washington. This…
While out walking my dog, I noticed this mule deer who appeared to be 1st in line for the next…
On Thursday, we ate at Abe Capanna’s Neighborhood Pizzeria. They opened in Bend, Oregon on Friday, July 18th. You can…
Highlights Foundation and magazine I recently learned I was chosen to participate in a Whole Novel Workshop hosted by the…
I saw these iceplants in California up close at Leffingwell Landing Park. This plant, Carpobrotus chilensis, is known as an…
The sun peers at me wandering beneath the giants. I pause beside an ancient one. She is broad and strong…
Last week, we visited San Simón, in downtown Bend. This restaurant is known for its unique cocktails. They have a…
Roundabout created by Mother Nature in Yosemite National Park, California. Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes.…
The silence of sunrise Over High Desert lakes in the spring And juniper forests in the winter The quiet presence…
Today I'm featuring photographs of blazingstars near and far. The first picture shows the Sierra blazingstar, or saffron blazing star,…
I took this photo of the Sentinel standing watch in Sequoia National Park in California. This giant sequoia tree measures…
Today I'm sharing eye drawings and paintings. The first three show pencil sketches of human eyes; the second three show…
Delicate symbolsOf peaceVying for spaceEndureSettle Eurasian Collared-Doves and Mourning Dove Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may…
Ten years ago today, I published my first post on this blog. I am celebrating Bend Branches birthday with a…
You can get creative on blog posts in several ways. Artwork You may want to showcase your own artwork. This…
Here's a photo of part of Grizzly Falls in B & W. I took this picture in Kings Canyon National…
Reflecting on adventures to national parks to see iconic landmarks Reflection Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park, California Or to hidden…
Last weekend, we had an excellent meal at the Brickhouse in downtown Bend, Oregon. I started with the Beet Salad.…
Chihuly glass art at the Seattle Aquarium Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not…
Stormy skies can be seen over inland saline lakes Abert Lake, Oregon Or by the shore of the sea Seal…
I took pictures of this checkerspot butterfly up close on Winter Ridge in Oregon. I believe it's a Anicia Checkerspot,…
Content critters know when to relax with family, Or get together with the neighbors Animals know when to find a…
Today I'm sharing a few rattlesnake drawings and a couple of recent photos I took. I did these drawings when…
in a blue landscapea swallow's iridescenceechoes summer sun Violet-green Swallow at Summer Lake, Oregon Birds of the Week (BOTW) Bend…
This 1914 Model T Ford is on display near the entrance of the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon. The…
This bronze mountain goat sculpture shows an adult goat with a kid on its back. This piece was created by…
Red Beard Barbecue is a great place to order barbecue in Bend, Oregon. Their food truck is located at the…
remnants of sunlightslash across High Desert skieson a cool spring night Dusk at Summer Lake Water, Water Everywhere (WWE) Weekend…
Riding on the range in Yellowstone National Park Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may…
On a recent trip to Seattle, I visited Pike Place Fish Co. at the Pike Place Market. There are lots…
Anemones & urchins at the Seattle Aquarium Wordless Wednesday
In June 2024, we visited hot springs in three western states, and Bozeman Hot Springs in Montana was our favorite.…
I wrote a 9-sentence short piece about a tree's birth as part of a recent writing workshop. Author Pam Houston…
Porcupine chew toy white-tailed deer antler Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear…
I saw this bear having fun sculpture at the Oregon Zoo in Portland last spring. The artist did a great…
Today, I'm sharing a pygmy rabbit drawing I created with pen and ink. These tiny rabbits are the epitome of…
This Plesiosaur model can be seen at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana. This museum has an amazing…
Summer Lake's scenery is full of drama From a distance, clouds, water, and flora all play parts in a scene…
Depression glass S & P shakers in geometric design Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments…
This week, the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge is to show your go-to places. For me, I'll never get enough of seeing…