River Sunset

Yesterday we attended a barbecue at a friends' home along the river. They have an incredible view of the river from their front deck. The photos don't do it justice. If I lived there, I would never leave home. I'd just stay outside and enjoy the view. Maralee  

Barn Swallows at Sunset

I've been noticing a lot of barn swallows near the bridge over the canal and found they are particularly active just before sunset. I have been attempting to photograph them in flight which I am finding very difficult due to their speed and erratic flight patterns. Last night was a beautiful night for a golden …

The Mountains

This winter we had an exceptional amount of snow and although the snow in town has been gone for more than a month, the mountains are still getting a lot of snow. There is still about 140" of snow on the mountains. That should help us this summer during fire season and it will keep …

Earth Day

The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats and biodiversity… that’s all there is. That’s the whole economy. That’s where all the economic activity and jobs come from. These biological systems are the sustaining wealth of the world. -- Senator Gaylord Nelson (founder of Earth …