Winter

On a winter walk: LAPC

On a winter walkdown my blockA dusting of snowshows which way to go Fences of wood, wire, and stonedivide us,…

4 months ago

Ice carvings at WinterFest 2025: LAPC

On February 15, we visited the Bend WinterFest event in the Old Mill District. I was really looking forward to…

1 year ago

A chilly heron: Birds of the Week

When I went on my weekly walk along the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon a couple of weeks ago, I…

1 year ago

Walking with a sweetheart: RDP

Walking with a sweetheart along the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. The red, pink, and white flags are on display…

1 year ago

Sage in the snow: Wordless Wednesday

Sage in the snow near Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW) Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may…

1 year ago

Snow in words and images: LAPC

Today I'm featuring quotes related to snow next to snowy pictures taken in my yard. Winter has finally arrived here…

2 years ago

Northern winds haiku: WHPPC

northern winds swirl, stingsnowflakes dance, drift, and alightkisses of winter Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge (WHPPC) - Sting & Kiss

2 years ago

Icy Cline Falls: Sunday Stills

I took a short hike yesterday to get a memorable view of an icy Cline Falls. Visitors can park at…

3 years ago

A winter wonderland: Thursday Tree Love

There's a winter wonderland in my yard near Bend, Oregon. My favorite western juniper is dressed up for the season…

3 years ago

Winter aspen silhouette at sunrise: TTL & SF

A winter aspen silhouette with a dramatic sunrise in the background photographed in Bend, Oregon. Spring is making an early…

4 years ago

River otter on ice: Monochrome Monday

I saw this Northern river otter on ice a few days ago along the Deschutes River in Bend. If you…

4 years ago

Frosty ponderosa pine pom-pom: MM & MM

Close up view of a frosty ponderosa pine pom-pom in black and white. Monochrome Monday Macro Monday

5 years ago

Snow-capped mountain ash: Thursday Tree Love

Snow-capped mountain ash berries are a delicious dessert for our feathered friends. Thursday Tree Love

5 years ago

Old one’s last winter haiku: Haiku Prompt Challenge

bound by ancient rootsbranches sway in desert windsold one’s last winter Ronovan Writes Haiku Prompt Challenge - Bound and sway

5 years ago

Walking with Winter in B & W: LAPC

Walking with Winter along a River of Falls Where snow softens hard edges of steel And creates ephemeral works of…

5 years ago

Oak tree at Newgrange: Thursday Tree Love

I saw this old oak tree at Newgrange, County Meath, Ireland last winter. I think they are one of my…

5 years ago

Resplendent with crystals of snow: LAPC

Winds shift and winter blowsIn from the farthest reaches of North, carried on cold frontsTurning landscapes intoEnchanted scenesResplendent with crystals…

6 years ago

Winter Walks in Bend: LAPC

Winter is a special time of the year here in Bend. Winter walks around the neighborhood are highlighted with landscapes…

7 years ago

Nature’s Icing on Christmas

Just enough of Nature's icing on our wreath to brighten up the holidays. "He who marvels at the beauty of…

7 years ago