Yesterday was one of those outstanding, summer-like days. Clear skies, sunshine, warm air. A perfect day for another walk up Pilot Butte - this time with my iPhone. Even thought it's about 130 miles away from Bend, on a clear day like this you can see Mt. Hood in the distance. Maralee
Pilot Butte with Point-and-Shoot
I try to carry a camera with me wherever I go. Sometimes I just take my little point-and-shoot . . . especially when I'm just out for my daily walk. This week we had some badly needed rain and the cloud formations were wonderful. And since it's starting to warm up, a friend and I …
Down by the River
The past few weeks have been unusually stressful for me. At times like this I like to go down to the river to decompress. There's something about being by the water and listening to nature that relaxes me. Last weekend was one of those times. It was a beautiful, spring-like day and it was …
Bald Eagle
I went to the park yesterday afternoon to see if the owl was still hanging around . . . he isn't from what others said. But shortly after I got out of the car a bald eagle flew overhead. I hardly had time to react but I got a couple of shots. I didn't have …
Cocoons, or Whatever They Are
Today is supposedly the last day of spring until winter returns. So I thought I'd take advantage of the beautiful weather and take a walk along the river. I noticed all of these cocoons on the branches of the bushes as I was walking along. At least I think they're cocoons. Funny thing though . …
Through My Lens 