I immediately thought of this picture I took of a white sturgeon when I saw that this week's photo challenge…
Looking for layers I was just thinking about a kayaking trip last fall to Three Creek Lake near Sisters, Oregon. …
The theme for the very last Weekly Photo Challenge was All-time Favorites. I'm late getting these up because my computer…
Twisting Trumpeters Here's a photo I took in March of three twisted swans at Summer Lake in Central Oregon. The…
Life Beneath the Waves I saw strange sights while out kayaking on Clear Lake in Oregon. Moss-covered creatures live beneath…
Hiking on a caldera Today I took a hike up Gray Butte, northeast of Terrebonne, Oregon. It was a nice…
An unlikely sighting Last week I was out walking my dog on the Mill A Loop Trail in Bend, Oregon…
Lines of Hoodoos Here's one more entry for the Weekly Photo Challenge of Lines. The many layered castles in Bryce…
Time lines from long ago The time lines are obvious in the many rock forms in state and national parks…
I often stop to look at the succulent wall at my favorite plant nursery. Varied in their colors, shapes, and…
Last weekend I saw this yellow-headed blackbird rising above the misty steam surrounding Crystal Crane Hot Springs in Oregon. He…
Every time I see a killdeer, it brings a smile to my face. A bold bird They are a bold…
In my backyard, an old western juniper tree serves as my muse. Hope you enjoy these pictures that show the…
I have so many Yellowstone favorite places it's hard to choose. Here's a collection of photos of things that make…
A bluebird of unhappiness The mountain bluebird perched on the snag for a long time in a drenching rainstorm. While…
Celebrating a life After living a life full of leaps and bounds, she settled down in her favorite aspen grove.…
Silent barks speak with voices needing to be heard. Unknown worlds are tucked into their cracks and crevices. Layers peel…
Last fall, we saw a pronghorn herd on the drive to Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in southeast Oregon. This…
A sweet story We adopted our dog, Tesla, a year ago and she is a sweet mutt. She was at…
The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Tour Guide. This will be easy! Enjoy some pictures of beautiful sights in…
Today I lost a close relative to cancer. Even the moon went dark to mourn her passing. Weekly Photo Challenge…
I noticed this crazy quilt of colors along the shores of Little Lava Lake in September. The sedges and rushes…
Silent Sleeper You may have heard this bird flying overhead making a "peent" call. The common nighthawk is most active…
Here is a weathered old tree that is beautiful even without any leaves. Its trunk leans and twists but the…
Here's a picture of three young swallows perched in a willow tree at Sunriver, Oregon waiting for a snack. The…
The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Favorite. I could not select just one picture so here are a few…
The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must…
This young scrub jay patiently followed its cheeky parent around even though they kept dropping bark on its head. The…
Here's a serene scene of a herd of pronghorn at Malheur NWR in Oregon. The grasses and shrubs behind them…
Before the transformation... Tomorrow many people will be eating a delicious turkey dinner. I wanted to share some pictures of…
I saw this metal sculpture of a stagecoach on a recent trip and wanted to experiment with how to present…
Last week when I visited Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, a threatening looking storm was moving in. Dark clouds temporarily…
Horsemen of the past Turning in his saddle and tilting his dusty hat to shade his eyes, he finally sees…
This morning I saw a colorful and glowing sunrise over the High Desert of Central Oregon. What a wonderful way…
I saw this scaly lizard crawling along the rocks at Fort Rock, Oregon. It crawled up to see me at…
This old building may appear dull and pedestrian to some. If you look beyond the peeling paint and overgrown yard,…
These guys are so helpful at keeping our landscaping plants nice and trimmed - NOT! This is the view out…
This week the word for the Weekly Photo Challenge is Layered. Here is one of the many beautiful layered formations…
Cooper's hawk checking out the scenery (and prey) before taking off
The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Structure. I immediately thought of our recent trip to the five national parks…