I love the Ponderosa pines we have here. They are so tall and stately. Every so often I'll find a grouping that begs to be photographed while lying down on the ground looking up. This was one grouping. The day was a bit overcast so I thought it might be a good black and white …
Wildflowers
There are wildflowers growing all along the trails by the river at the Old Mill. Maralee
Something from Nothing?
While I was out taking "focus" photos for the weekly challenge, I saw these weeds through a wife fence. My intention was to try blur out the fence, but I was too close and it didn't make much difference. But I liked how the fence framed the weeds. But it was pretty much a "nothing" …
Weekly Challenge: Carefree
On a hot summer day, one of the most popular places to be here in Bend is floating on the Deschutes River. Whether it be by kayak, paddle board, canoe or raft, hundreds of people get out to relax and enjoy floating on the river. Maralee
Smokey Moon
Monday night was a full moon, and with a cloudless day, I had high hopes of getting some moon shots. I didn't consider the layer of smoke surrounding us from two nearby wildfires. While the moon wasn't quite as clear as it would have been without the smoke, it gave it a hazy look and …
Through My Lens 