Today I felt like flowers. There is something about flowers that just brighten my day. After work I went to Hollingshead Park - a local park not too far from my office. They have a community garden there, but I wasn't able to get in . . . only those who have gardens planted are …
Day 259 – In My “Backyard”
Sparks Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in the Central Oregon Cascades. Even though I've been there a number of times, I am always in awe when I get there. Today was no exception. It is only a 30 minute drive from Bend, just past the Mt. Bachelor ski area, along the Cascades …
Day 257 – Excerpts from a Mid-Day Walk
Time has been getting away from me lately - there just don't seem to be enough hours in the day. Especially not enough time to get out to take photos. To maximize my time, I took my camera with me on my lunch-time walk to see what jumped out and needed to be photographed. Here …
Day 232 – Road Trip
It was a gorgeous day today and we decided to take a little drive in the afternoon. We hadn't been around the Cascade Lakes recently so we took the 83 mile circle drive. Our first stop was at the Osprey View Point at Crane Prairie Reservoir. It has been 11 years since I was last …
Day 229 – Another Flowery Day
It has been very hot here lately. We have wildfires north and south so no matter which way the wind is blowing, we have smoke in the air. I have a number of allergies and all of this smoke, plus weed pollen and dry air has been affecting my breathing. Needless-to-say, I tend not to …
Through My Lens 