Today I felt like flowers. Â There is something about flowers that just brighten my day. Â After work I went to Hollingshead Park - a local park not too far from my office. Â They have a community garden there, but I wasn't able to get in . . . only those who have gardens planted are …
Day 245 – Sunset
I've mentioned previously that we have had a number of days with a smokey haze on the horizon. Â It makes for some spectacular sunsets. I took these a couple of miles east of Bend where there are some open fields with a nearly panoramic view of the mountains. Â Some nights the beauty of it takes …
Day 242 – Flowers
I came across these flowers in someone else's garden and had to photograph them. Â The lighting was mid-day so it was quite harsh. Â The only way I could get the sunflower was with the lighting in the back. The other's I tried to get close and avoid too much glare and shadow. Maralee
Day 239 and 240 – Portland
I've been away from my post for a couple of days due to an overnight trip to Portland on Sunday. Â I thought I would have ample opportunity to take photos both days we were there, but that wasn't the case. Â But I did take my daily photo each day. Â I'm cheating a little bit and …
Day 238 – Mostly Purple
When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple With a red hat that doesn't got, and doesn't suit me, . . . poem by Jenny Joseph Purple has always been one of my favorite colors. Â Maybe that is why I have so many purple flowers in my garden. Â I had a couple of …
