Photography

Lamar Valley sky: Weekend Sky

Bison grazing under the beautiful Lamar Valley sky in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Weekend Sky

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A night in winter: Wordless Wednesday

A night in winter in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

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Born Again Babaylan: Monday Mural

The Born Again Babaylan mural is one of many murals located in downtown Bend, Oregon. This mural was painted by…

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Clouds collect overhead : LAPC

Clouds collect overhead, darkening and protecting the landscape Cumulus curtains part and the earth awakens Colorful voices shout from sloping…

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Tasty treat at East Lake: Friday Foodies

If you're looking for a special dessert in Central Oregon, try this tasty treat at East Lake Resort. While staying…

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Pronghorn prancing: Wordless Wednesday

Pronghorn prancing in the Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Wordless Wednesday

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West Thumb geysers: LAPC

At West Thumb, magma boils below Cooled by lake water's ebb and flow Alkaline frosting marks the shore Thermophiles collect,…

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Rudbeckia up close: Macro Monday & FOTD

I saw these Rudbeckia up close while walking along the Deschutes River trail in Bend, Oregon. Macro Monday Flower of…

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Small and large scale: LAPC

In photography, the way you show objects in small and large scale can have a big impact. When I've seen…

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Yoli Korean restaurant 5-course meal: FF

We've visited Yoli Korean restaurant in downtown Bend, Oregon before, but had never ordered the 5-course meal. We recently tried…

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Fort Rock in profile: Wordless Wednesday

Fort Rock in profile at Fort Rock State Park, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

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Fruit and flowers: LAPC & MM

I decided to take pictures of some of the fruit and flowers in our garden today before they fade away.…

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Lan Su Chinese Garden: One Word Sunday

Near the shores of the Willamette River in downtown Portland, you'll find a small gem of a garden. Lan Su…

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Abstracts adrift at an aquarium: Sunday Stills

When I looked at the pictures I'd taken at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, I thought several images were like abstracts…

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Seeing pairs in art and nature: LAPC

Seeing pairs of bronze bulls bash together in winter blizzards The Battle by Rip Caswell, High Desert Museum, Oregon and…

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Gulf Shrimp Po Boy: Foodie Friday

Last weekend, while attending the Bend Summer Festival, I had this Gulf shrimp po boy sandwich. This is a great…

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Antlers & horns & skulls: Monochrome Monday

This antlers & horns & skulls chandelier is at the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center and Trailside Museum in Yellowstone National…

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Lava Hot Springs: LAPC & FOWC

The hot pools of the Lava Hot Spring tourist attraction are in the city of Lava Hot Springs in southeastern…

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A flying lens: Three Things Challenge

I enjoy using cameras small enough to fit in a pocket. I recently got a new flying lens as a…

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Pair of puffins: Birds of the Week

Here's a picture I took of a pair of puffins at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. This photo shows them in…

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A High Desert playa: LAPC & SSPC

I awaken on the shores of a High Desert playa Dust devils on the distant shoreline dance across the flats…

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Mount Everts, Wyoming: Wordless Wednesday

Mount Everts, Wyoming landscape Wordless Wednesday

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Bozeman wall art: 1-to-3 Photo Challenge

I really liked this Bozeman wall art at the recently remodeled Bozeman Hot Springs. The facility was remodeled with a…

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Hot springs of the West: LAPC & WPWC

On our recent trip we stopped at several hot springs of the West. Each site was special in its own…

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High Desert Voices June 2024 newsletter

Here's the High Desert Voices June 2024 newsletter for your reading pleasure. Lots of nice photos as well! This newsletter…

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Magical moment with wildlife: LAPC

I had a major magical moment with wildlife while visiting Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland a few weeks ago.…

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Jenday conure up close: Macro Monday

A Jenday conure up close at my house. I sometimes take care of my son's conure when he goes on…

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Brown Pelicans drawing & photo: First Friday Art

Here's a pen and ink drawing I did of a Brown Pelican. Brown Pelicans are big seabirds with a unique…

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Montpelier ranch under cloud-filled sky: Wordless Wednesday

Montpelier ranch under a cloud-filled sky in Idaho Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may…

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Brasada Ranch view: Pull Up a Seat

Last weekend, we drove to Brasada Ranch resort in Powell Butte, Oregon for a BBQ and art show event. They…

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Fish taco extraordinaire: Wordless Wednesday

Fish taco extraordinaire from 10 Barrel Brewing, Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

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Seastacks before the storm: WWE

Seastacks before the storm in Tillamook Bay, Oregon. This landmark is known locally as The Three Graces. Water Water Everywhere…

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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden: LAPC & FOTD

In early May, I visited the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland, Oregon. The 9.5-acre garden contains more that 2,500…

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Black-necked stilts parade tanka: LAPC & BOTW

black-necked stilts paradeon pink legs, slender yet strong,in search of magichidden beneath the marshlandsin iridescent ripples Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (LAPC)…

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Baskets at Columbia Gorge Museum: WW

Baskets at Columbia Gorge Museum, Washington Wordless Wednesday (WW)

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Buena Vista ponds: WWE

The Buena Vista ponds are a great place to spot birds at Malheur NWR in Oregon. In the middle of…

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Hope may be… : LAPC & WPWC

Hope may be bright spots in the darkness Or at the end of a twisted and turning path Hope may…

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Lan Su Chinese Garden seating: Pull up a Seat

Lan Su Chinese Garden seating in Portland, Oregon on a rainy spring day. Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and…

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Magnificent mountain goat: Wordless Wednesday

Magnificent mountain goat at the Oregon Zoo, Portland, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments…

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Giant jaws of Megalodon shark: Monochrome Monday

Giant jaws of Megalodon shark at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Oregon. Monochrome Monday Bend Branches always appreciates your…

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