Travel

Norris Geysers – big & little: LAPC

We just returned from a trip to Yellowstone National Park and the Norris geysers were spectacular, as always. Some of…

5 years ago

A home from the past: Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

5 years ago

Warner Wetlands-Wonderful throughout the year: LAPC

The Warner Wetlands of south central Oregon are beautiful throughout the year. I dug into my archives to find photos…

5 years ago

Volcanic views from Lava Lands: Pull up a Seat Challenge

I recently hiked the Trail of Molten Lands at Lava Lands Visitor Center and paused to take in the volcanic…

5 years ago

Spectacular sights seen in blue & green: LAPC

I've been out and about more recently and photographed several spectacular sights seen in blue and green. I thought the…

5 years ago

The façade of Newgrange – A short history: LAPC

The stone façade surrounding the 5,000-year-old Newgrange monument in County Meath, Ireland is impressive. However, I learned Newgrange's façade is…

5 years ago

Next to my gas station: Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

5 years ago

In the Oregon Outback: Monochrome Monday

Here's a sepia tone view of Fort Rock Homestead Village Museum in the Oregon Outback. Twelve buildings built in the…

6 years ago

Water falling acrostic poem: LAPC

Water fallingAndTumblingEntering aRogue riverFindingA courseLyrical andLittoral Latourell Falls Multnomah Falls Horsetail Falls Wahkeena Falls Photographs of water falling were taken…

6 years ago

Crack in the Ground – An amazing sight!: LAPC & FFC

Last week we visited Crack in the Ground in Central Oregon near Christmas Valley. You may be wondering what exactly…

6 years ago

Rainbow Splendor, Troutdale: Sculpture Saturday

Rainbow Splendor is a large statue of trout jumping in downtown Troutdale, Oregon. This work is by local residents and…

6 years ago

Street scenes in Dublin – March 2020

These street scenes in Dublin happened on March 6, 2020, six days before the lockdown. On this St. Patrick's Day…

6 years ago

An amazing collection – Baker City Rocks!: LAPC

When I walked around a corner into a gallery at the Baker Heritage Museum a couple years ago, I didn't…

6 years ago

Falling water work of art: Wordless Wednesday

Guinness Storehouse in Dublin Wordless Wednesday

6 years ago

Mayors Square Mural in Troutdale: Monday Murals

This photo of the sun-dappled Mayors Square Mural reflects past times in Troutdale, Oregon. Muralists Dwayne Harty and Tammy Callens…

6 years ago

Steam-filled Yellowstone landscapes: LAPC

During the chilly winter months, I sometimes think of the steam-filled landscapes of Yellowstone National Park. I wish I had…

6 years ago

Using digital magic to edit photographs: LAPC

I like using digital magic to bring out the best in my photographs before I post them. I use Corel…

6 years ago

Oceans of Emotion – Ireland & Northern Ireland: LAPC, OWS

Today I'm featuring images portraying oceans of emotion from a trip last year to Northern Ireland and Ireland. The images…

6 years ago

Finding Fall at Mount Hood – 4 haiku: LAPC, SS, & ST

This year I went on a quest with the goal of finding fall colors. Here's a 4-part haiku story based…

6 years ago

Dillon Falls, Oregon in the Fall: LAPC

We recently took a short drive west from Bend to visit Dillon Falls. Splashes of color border the river near…

6 years ago

Fungie the dolphin: Sculpture Saturday

This is a sculpture of Fungie, a bottlenose dolphin who has lived in and around Dingle Bay in County Kerry,…

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

Encounter with a Eurasian eagle-owl: BWPC

Being able to participate in an encounter with an Eurasian eagle-owl was one of my favorite things on a recent…

6 years ago

Brothers Stage Stop: Monochrome Monday

The Brothers Stage Stop, in Brothers, Oregon, is a little oasis in the high desert an hour east of Bend.…

6 years ago

Desert skies over Hampton Buttes: Sunday Stills

Sunday Stills: Look! Up in the sky!

6 years ago

Art at the Amphitheater in Bend

When I walk my dog in the Old Mill district, I always smile when I see the art at the…

6 years ago

Hampton in Oregon: Monochrome Monday

Monochrome Monday

6 years ago

Dragon Door of the Dark Hedges: Thursday Doors

Isn't this dragon door spectacular? It's a beautiful work of art with an interesting story behind it. Do you recognize…

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

Vista House: Views of the Columbia

A unique landmark Vista House is a unique landmark sitting high above the Columbia River about a half hour east…

6 years ago

Hells Canyon in the Spring: Friday Flowers

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area is tucked into the northeastern corner of Oregon and the western edge of Idaho. We…

7 years ago

Irish Stew & Brew: One Word Sunday Challenge

A traditional Irish stew & brew at The Quays Bar and Music Hall in Galway, County Galway, Ireland. This stew,…

7 years ago

Glimpses of Ireland & Northern Ireland

She unfurled her gossamer wings and searched for a far away land, greener than green. After a journey of many…

7 years ago

A sweet spot: The Foxtail Bakeshop

We recently visited a newish bakery for a cup of coffee and a sweet. This sweet spot has a good…

7 years ago

Cave Spring Trail in Utah: LAPC

If you decide to walk the short Cave Spring Trail in Canyonlands National Park, you will be rewarded with unique…

7 years ago

Secret Blue Views: Two short stories

Did you know there are secret rooms at McMenamins Old St Francis in Bend? Here are pictures of two of…

7 years ago

Autumn walk in Bend: LAPC – Finding something red

A beautiful October walk along the Mill A Loop Trail in Bend, Oregon. The rising sun's rays highlight gold and…

7 years ago